Katherine Lenahan
2025-11-26
I really enjoy this class! Mónica does a great job of coming up with interesting reading materials and conversation topics.
Margaret Sweeney
2025-11-13
This was a very enjoyable and useful class. The instructor did a great job of engaging all the students in conversation. I feel that I was able to progress in both comprehension and speaking. Generally I prefer a more structured learning experience than this cl;ass provided, with announced topics and opportunity to prepare, but nonetheless this was a very positive experience.
Julia Austin
2025-10-26
Gloria is an excellent teacher! She makes conversations and learning fun! She inspires thought provoking conversations that encourage learning new concepts in Spanish
Tavia Dixon-Wilson
2025-09-26
I was really nervous when I started this level because I was not comfortable speaking in Spanish. I must say that this level is great start to ease into speaking the language. I like the structure of the classes in that, we are provided with topics and "temas" as talking guides but still allowed to go off topics and speak with each other about interest etc..
Mira El Ghaziri
2025-08-26
Very well structured program covering all levels with such an interactive approach to push the student to learn and practice.
And the teachers are all strong in their approach and quite experienced. So recommended!
It would be great if you add more languages like Arabic with different dialects based on the teacher!
sahran odom
2024-09-26
Very helpful. I feel like I gained a lot
Constance Green
2024-09-17
The Basic Conversation class has given me a very comfortable environment to practice my Spanish-speaking skills. I enjoy the format of the course: the combination of speaking about articles in Spanish and the topic of the week offers exceptional space to practice.
Christine Arabie
2024-07-28
I think the model that Berges has, with a monthly rate as opposed to a per-class rate, is a great feature, especially when learning a language is a long and slow process. The process does not have to be financially out-of-reach. I am taking a weekly grammar class and a weekly conversation class, so I feel like I am getting a very good value for my money, especially with the caliber of teachers that I have experienced. I wish I had found Berges sooner. If you are on the fence - I say go for it. And I suggest if you aren't happy after your first class, take another with a different teacher. Everyone has different teaching and learning styles, and you just need to find the right fit for you.
Cheryl S.
2024-05-29
The Basic Conversation course was a fantastic way for me to get to practice what I have been learning in the other courses. Nicolás kept the conversations rolling even when there were students with different levels of conversational ability.
I was a bit nervous and apprehensive at first about taking a course that was just going to be focused on conversation but after the first class all of the nervousness I had went away.
Olessia Bauer
2024-03-24
I enjoy the basic conversation course. I have taken it a few times. While the course is designed for basic conversation, students of different levels can benefit from it. The majority of the time only Spanish is spoken, but English is used by students and instructors if needed. The instructors normally use whiteboard and chat to spell out new words or remind us of the grammar rules. The class has a good pace when all can participate. The instructors can offer topics for the day or ask the students to drive the conversation. Overall, it is a well-structured course for the beginners.
Elizabeth Schadrack
2024-03-23
I really enjoyed this course, especially since I took it in combination with a weekly grammar course (level 3). The classes reinforced one another well. I actually have even more notes from the conversation class, as there were constantly new words and phrases classmates or Gloria used that I want to commit to memory, or uses of grammar I overheard that needed some reflection. I liked the small classes and variety of themes. I'm more motivated now to keep learning Spanish-- and it was great to hear from multiple people recently that I have noticeably improved in the last few months!
Kyle Vodden
2024-03-20
I love this class. We talk about current things or personal things, but the subject matter is interesting and we are all involved. The time goes by quickly and it seems we still have more to say, so we look forward to the next class.
Darian Woods
2024-02-24
Fairly well coordinated although it was easy to get distracted and in-person would be better
Christie Jeffers
2023-11-01
Basic conversation class seems to be whatever the teacher decides. I have a very good teacher who has increased my fluency. I enjoy the class and plan to continue.
Francis Baumgart
2023-09-28
Excellent !
Carole OBlenes
2023-08-14
I did not like it as well as other conversation classes I took. It was boring.
Jane Hindman
2023-07-31
Conversations are not just interesting and fun but also important. Yesterday I found myself explaining to my partner something I had learned about myself by answering one of our class member’s questions for group discussion. I really like getting to know the other students and the instructor on a personal basis; that conversational intimacy is essential for the social interaction that informs and enhances language learning.
Mary Mcintyre
2023-04-18
The course was very interesting and engaging. Silvana keeps the class moving and divides it into sections: sharing activities, talking about the articles read etc. It helps that she shares her screen. A very patient, knowledgeable teacher!
I know all of your classes are online, alas, nothing beats face to face!
Judith Solano Mayer
2023-03-30
The preplanning was spot on. For the first class he he brought questions that could elicit answers on many levels. The homework outline has us choosing from various current topics in various fields of interest. I think the part about coming up with our own questions is a good idea because it forces me to switch to a different vocabulary--from being a listener that only responds to being the questioner.
Our particular class had four people. I was very grateful for that. Although I think I might have a larger vocabulary than the others, I am very slow at getting it out of my mouth. With only four people, event those who were really struggling had sufficient time to develop their answers. Señor Alvarez was very gracious with time.
Steven Zalaznick
2022-12-21
I have enjoyed participating in Basic Conversation. The class is instructive yet fun. Everyone gets tongue tied trying to speak in their newly learned language. The instructor moves things along aiding, correcting and introducing new vocabulary as needed/
I find the readings interesting and they introduce me to vocabulary of every day terminology that might not be part of a planned lesson.