Reviews for Beginners Level: Spanish for Absolute Beginners

nettie breuner
star 5.0
2024-02-14
Berges Spanish was great! The class options allowed for taking classes when it worked in my schedule. The pace, practice, homework, and live lessons were supportive and truly moved me forward in learning Spanish. I will be starting the next level soon!
Robin Kevles-Necowitz
star 5.0
2024-02-08
Juan is great! The way the classes are paced works well. The small classes and student participation ensures you’re always paying attention. ¡Excelente curso! ¡Gracias!
Rhea Varadi
star 5.0
2024-02-04
Hving taken other beginner Spanish language classes, I can say the pace and content of the classes is just right for this level. I feel I have a sure foundation to go on to the next level.
Tom Shackleford
star 4.0
2024-01-22
I enjoy how this course is structured to gradually introduce the fundamentals of learning to communicate in Spanish. Each week offers segmented batches of vocabulary, in addition to rules for how these words should be properly structured and used in everyday scenarios. If you put in the time to memorize and practice the new vocabulary introduced each week to stay up with the class, then you will surely see progress.
Simon Roytberg
star 5.0
2024-01-22
amazing . very good and structured.
Dana Shaw
star 5.0
2023-12-05
Excellent course. I feel as though I learned a lot in a short amount of time. The classes were fun and interesting with Edgardo and he made concepts very clear. He was also very patient and supportive. I am continuing on with him, and feel that I will get the best possible education in Spanish.
Mengdi Gu
star 5.0
2023-12-04
Love the course material and structure. It definitely sets the foundation for my Spanish learning.
Whitney Mehta - ACXIOM
star 5.0
2023-11-27
Really enjoyed the class. Every week I was surprised by my ability to put words together to create longer sentences. Nelson made the class fun and interactive which made all the difference. I also was able to make friends from work which was an added bonus! Definitely a lot to learn still, but am so happy with everything I learned in 10 weeks.
Murali Durbha - ACXIOM
star 5.0
2023-11-25
Great course. Excellent instructor. Very interactive. Forces you to learn and speak Spanish, instead of just listening and forgetting.
Daphne Saavedra
star 5.0
2023-11-14
I had the privilege of being a student in Professor Sofia's Spanish class, and I must express my sincere appreciation for her exceptional teaching style. Sofia proved to be an amazing educator who adeptly delivered content in a manner that was both accessible and easy to digest. One of the standout qualities of Professor Sofia was her deliberate pace, ensuring that all students could follow along and comprehend the material thoroughly. Her use of relatable examples and clear explanations significantly enhanced the learning experience, making complex concepts more manageable. What truly set Professor Sofia apart was her ability to create a classroom environment that was not only educational but also enjoyable. She infused a sense of joy and enthusiasm into her lessons, making the learning process both engaging and dynamic. Importantly, Sofia fostered a safe and supportive atmosphere where students felt comfortable making mistakes without fear of embarrassment. In conclusion, I highly commend Professor Sofia for her dedication to her students' understanding and her commitment to cultivating a positive learning environment. Sofia's teaching style is a testament to her passion for education, and I feel fortunate to have benefited from her expertise.
Andre Woodson
star 5.0
2023-11-04
It's a great course for the value! For those thinking about taking the courses from Berges Institute, just be aware that you have to commit time outside of the course to expand on what you learned in the class. You are not going to become proficient by only spending 90 minutes a week in class. Berges does a great job getting you started, but you do have to put in the work when you're not in class.
Alex Liu
star 5.0
2023-11-01
The course moved at a comfortable pace and the material presented was suitable for true beginner. I enjoyed the way the material was presented in the Berges textbook and the weekly homework assignments helped to reinforce each week's lesson. Although it might seem overwhelming at first, once you get into a consistent rhythm and schedule for doing the homework, it flies by. While the online only format is convenient, particularly if I am traveling for work, I do wish this was an in-person class. Or if there could be some way for students to communicate with each other for meetings outside the classroom in order to practice more.
Erin Strader
star 2.0
2023-10-18
I really liked Nelson, but the class was canceled half way through, I don't think I can leave more than a 2 star review since the class wasn't completed. Additionally, there isn't a good replacement for my schedule so I'm trying to rearrange but it's fairly difficult and I'm not sure when I'll be able to complete the class.
Peri Abdulrahman
star 5.0
2023-10-16
The course includes all aspects e.g. alphabet, grammar, phonetics, in away that from lesson 1, we learn new things from each aspect of the language.
Alex Kudlov
star 4.0
2023-08-26
Good material and good approach to learning Spanish. Interactive sessions in small groups are very helpful in learning Spanish, and I appreciate the focus on conversational aspects.
Rob Lackey
star 5.0
2023-08-14
I have really enjoyed learning Spanish via Berges. The classes are well-paced and can be challenging but aren't overwhelming.
Arthur Peeples
star 5.0
2023-07-18
Spanish Level 1 for beginners or those who haven’t been studying Spanish for a long time. Basic concepts are taught. We learned about Ser/Estar, family, colors, emotional states, some of the most useful regular and irregular verbs, reflexive verbs, etc. As the course progressed, there was more conversation each lesson.
Michelle Adams (ACXIOM)
star 5.0
2023-07-10
This was a wonderful beginning Spanish class. We were able to build sentences and convey basic information within just a couple of weeks, while understanding the building blocks of the language and where it differs from English.
April Cox (ACXIOM)
star 5.0
2023-07-10
Thank you Rolando Gonzalez! My class from last year was great, but this class was awesome!! Rolando's teaching style makes you want to learn and engage. Thank you for your patience, everything just clicked this go round. I hope to have you as my instructor for my level 2 class. It will make a difference in my learning to maintain the same instructor. Loved this class and will encourage others to take the class and get involved. Thank you for the opportunity to learn and expand my language skills!
Oscar Marin
star 5.0
2023-05-30
The class provides a good foundation and it is very helpful that students are required to speak in Spanish from early in the course.
Karen Herrera
star 5.0
2023-05-16
This was my first online class with Berges Institute. I took the beginners course. In my opinion it was a lot easier and effective for me. I really enjoyed it.
Meaghan DeNino
star 5.0
2023-04-22
The course is packed full of material. It is a lot to get through and absorb in a 10 week class so choosing the right instructor is critical! Fortunately my instructor helped keep us on pace and reviewed homework thoroughly so we could learn and retain the knowledge.
Ray Valdez
star 5.0
2023-04-19
For a begginers course you do leave with a lot of knowledge regarding understanding Spanish. As long as you practice as much as possible you can understand a lot of conversations around you and read quite a bit of Spanish. Speaking and conjugating sentences takes a lot more practice so just keep going with level 2, you'll get there. My instructor was Rolando Gonzalez and he is an incredible instructor reason our begginers group signed up for level 2 together.
Emily Hope
star 5.0
2023-04-19
I enjoyed the pace of this course. Lots of stuff to remember but it was manageable. Looking forward to my next lesson! Loved that most classes were pretty small and I was able to get lots of practice speaking Spanish.
Darian Woods
star 5.0
2023-04-19
Solid curriculum at a reasonable pace, with good interaction facilitated among classmates.
Michael Allen
star 4.0
2023-04-19
I was, overall, very happy with the course. The structure is set up very well to allow a beginner to feel like they are learning what they need to know without being overwhelming.
Leigh Rivera
star 5.0
2023-04-08
Awesome class
Bill Wong
star 5.0
2023-04-06
It is a fun course. It gets you going speaking and writing Spanish from the start.
Paula McKinnon
star 5.0
2023-04-05
The class was excellent and perfectly paced in accordance with the homework. I thoroughly enjoyed it!
Dena Liston - MCB
star 5.0
2023-03-27
The curriculum for the course was well thought out. I loved the course book; it served as a great study guide. The course covered everything for beginners and prepared me for general conversation. A lot of vocabulary is covered; being able to go back to the course materials was helpful.
Manon Maher - MCB
star 1.0
2023-03-27
This was beyond a boring class the first few sessions. It was an entire 90 minutes on going over pronunciation in the following sessions. The teacher often forgot the name of the students who to ask questions to next he never once deviated from the written workbook that you gave. A teacher is not a teacher if they just read the written, workbook, and give the same exercises. I did not take most of this course. I cannot learn with a teacher who just reads verbatim from a workbook. It was incredibly boring.
Mateusz Wilczynski
star 5.0
2023-03-25
Not too much , not too little Perfect for all beginners, for easy start with your journey with Spanish
Oscar Marin
star 5.0
2023-03-08
Fun and fast moving.
Cinzia Berletti
star 5.0
2023-02-14
Even if I prefer in-person classes, online worked just as well. Great class!!
Jessi Berry
star 5.0
2023-02-13
Awesome course - the teaching style and review is very formulaic and logical, which makes it easy with practice to retain what I'm learning. I love the supplemental material as well - newsletters, blog resources, and AI chat bot.
Harper T
star 4.0
2023-02-04
The teaching has been quite thorough with good explanations on why the sentences are constructed they way the are. The teacher has been patient with the students which makes for a calm atmosphere for learning.
Thomas Clobes
star 5.0
2023-01-23
Great course. I enrolled at Berges a little over a month ago and will continue through the program!
Maximilian Paulus
star 5.0
2023-01-17
I really enjoyed attending the course because it was easy to follow. The teachers included all of the students to participate. The time schedule was very flexible that I could easily change the day and time if needed. I really enjoyed going to the in person classes, which was one of the main reasons why iI chosed Berges Institute. I am looking forward to attending the next courses. Best, Max
Patrick Cavanaugh
star 5.0
2023-01-14
I enjoyed the book, overall content, and flexibility of class times.
Bibi Alli
star 5.0
2023-01-12
I enjoyed the beginners course. Before starting with Berges, I had some background in Spanish but forgot a lot of the grammar and didn't have any confidence speaking. The textbook, homework, and exercises in class were well structured and I felt like I learned a lot within the 10 weeks. I also feel more confident speaking.
Gowri Menon
star 5.0
2023-01-07
I am so glad I found Berges Institute online when I was searching to learn Spanish. The Level 1 was placed very simply and not over bearing or over whelming, it was easy to follow (not on class day 1 yeah haha) but onwards it was simple and structured that you don't feel lost. The method actually falls into place making learning Spanish a breeze. Also helps that they have Amazing teachers here whom are really dedicated. Highly Recommend taking Spanish lessons from here.
April Cox (ACXIOM)
star 5.0
2023-01-06
Course was good. I wish the workbook, had more examples of each section. It was hard to catch on at first, but that is because of learning a new language. Overall loved the course.
John Leonard
star 5.0
2023-01-04
The beginner's class was just what I needed to get started learning Spanish. The course materials are easy to understand and are wonderfully organized so that you are always building on what you already learned. I was anxious about learning a new language but this class eased me into the learning process, making it fun and challenging at the same time.
Lucia Simone Winston
star 4.0
2022-12-28
The workbook is easy to follow. Explanations are clear and concise. I suggest an index in the back of the workbook, so that topics can be found more easily for review purposes. Page numbers in the table of contents would also be helpful.
Bob U.
star 5.0
2022-12-06
The course was a good beginning approach, stressing conversational skills, along with the necessary grammar guidelines. I liked the course book, which was less comprehensive, and less intimidating, than a typical beginning Spanish book (from what I remember from many decades ago), easing us into a practical learning mode.
Kathryn Peartree
star 4.0
2022-12-05
Good process through out, Andres is very helpful and gives great background on language and good context for verbs and vocabulary
Maureen O'Neill
star 5.0
2022-10-26
Terrific. Highly recommend. Both in class and homework were well paced with lots of opportunity to check progress.
Anthony Macbain
star 5.0
2022-10-25
While I believe, as in any education program, that the results depend entirely on the effort one puts in. Berges Institute has provide the tools for me to go from zero comprehension to actually being able to have simple conversations with my wife's abuelita. Thank you!
Sharon Payne
star 4.0
2022-10-16
I learned a great deal from the course.. I learned more in these weeks than I did in high school and college when I was forced to take a Spanish class..
Dorine B.
star 5.0
2022-10-09
This is a great course to take if you really want to begin speaking Spanish. There were many concepts taught that would allow having basic Spanish conversations immediately. The course manual was also very helpful as I still refer to it to study while taking level 2. I highly recommend this course whether you need a refresher or want to learn Spanish.