Spanish for Poultry Operations
About the course
Language Skills That Hatch Better Outcomes
Designed with broiler, breeder and layer operations in mind, this course gives poultry professionals the tools to clearly communicate daily tasks, safety practices and animal care standards in Spanish. Whether you’re in the barn, hatchery or egg room, this course helps bridge the gap.
- I am not offering Poultry courses for fall.
Learning objectives
What Will You Learn?
- Poultry production and housing terminology
- Egg collection, hatchery, and processing vocabulary
- Feeding, watering, and lighting systems
- Common commands and safety language
- Respectful, culturally aware communication strategies
Learn how to say...
Bring the vaccine in the syringe with a new needle.
Trae la vacuna en la jeringa con una aguja nueva.
I already know that 15 fans are broken.
Ya sé que quince ventiladores están rotos.
Can you work this weekend?
¿Puedes trabajar este fin de semana?
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Course details
- Level
- Length
9 Weeks
- Format
- Instructor
Katie Dotterer
75% of students said
AgvoKate Spanish courses EXCEEDED their expectations
Which course level is right for you?
Most students, even those with previous Spanish experience, benefit from starting with our beginner course due to the agriculture-specific focus.
Beginner Level
(Recommended for most students)
Perfect if you:
✓ Know little to no Spanish
✓ Took Spanish in school but remember very little
✓ Want to start with dairy-specific basics
✓ Need practical communication skills fast
Intermediate Level
(Be honest with yourself)
You may be ready for intermediate if you can:
✓ Conjugate regular and irregular verbs
✓ Count from 0 to 1 million
✓ Use present tense confidently
✓ Distinguish between “ser” and “estar”
Still Not Sure? See how many of these sentences you can translate to know if you are ready for the intermediate level.
Start speaking Spanish with confidence in just a few weeks!
On the farm, you don’t need to be totally fluent to start communicating—just functional.
How it works
1
Before Class Starts
- Register for class!
- Mark off Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings on your calendar. Actual class times are determined during registration
- Gain access to all supplemental learning resources
- Plan to spend minimum 1 hour per week on homework/vocab practice
2
During Class | Weeks 1-8
- Attending live is NOT mandatory, but highly encouraged
- SmartBoard and Learning Platform technology to give you the best experience
- All classes are recorded and available on-demand with password-protected access
- Interactive discussions with in-class activities and student participation
- Homework assignments to reinforce learning (it’s not overload, I promise)
- Regardless of which option you choose, you receive consistent, timely support no matter your pace/where you’re at in the course
- Review week in the middle (week four)
“This was a very effective class. I was engaged throughout the training, even though I viewed most sessions as recordings. I am recommending this class to my team and to leaders of other teams in our Dairy Unit. I learned a lot.”
– David K, Ph.D.
3
After Class | Weeks 9-16
- Access all class recordings for up to 6 weeks after the live sessions end
- Catch up on any missed lessons or homework assignments
- One- on -one office hours are also available when needed
This is a non-credit course, but you do get a pretty sweet certificate at the end!
Frequently
Asked
Questions
What Resources Will Be Provided To Help Me?
Primary Resources:
- 18 hours of video lessons (live and recorded) with interactive activities
- In-class practice with practical ag industry examples: Student Participation Welcome!
Supplemental Materials:
- Digital flashcard decks for all vocabulary
- Practice worksheets tailored to your industry
- Custom vocabulary lists
- Online games and exercises
- Curated supplemental video/resource links
Practice & Homework:
- Homework assignments after each class for reinforcement
- Plan to spend minimum 1 hour per week on homework/vocab practice
Instructor Support:
- Email your instructor with any questions
- Option to schedule 1-on-1 video sessions for additional help
You’ll have access to engaging video lessons, comprehensive vocabulary resources specific to your industry, plentiful practice materials, interactive activities and games, as well as direct support from your instructor (that’s me!) to ensure your success!
Can I Keep Everything After the Course Ends?
Absolutely! After completing the course, you’ll retain access to the materials*:
✓ Digital flashcards
✓ Helpful resource links
✓ Comprehensive vocabulary lists
Simply download, print or bookmark these resources to keep them at your fingertips.
*The only exception is the instructional videos, which are available exclusively during the course period.