Reviews for Beginners Level: Spanish for Absolute Beginners
Anonymous
5.0
2025-12-04
As someone who grew up hearing Spanish in the household and "learning it formally" in high school, I continued to struggle with grasping the foundation and grammar. Monica Negron and the way she approached teaching level 1 was incredibly impactful. This approach really allowed me to understand and grasp concepts that I couldn't for years. The pace and class size is perfect and intentional and I look forward to continuing my studies in level two.
Janita Poe
4.0
2025-12-02
I love this class and the teacher! She covers a lot of material in a short amount of time and she uses a system that helps us learn to speak, read and understand the language.
I did not give five stars because, over a 90 minute period, I would like a bit more variety. For instance, it would be great to have the chance to watch a 5-6 minute video halfway through the class and then discuss what we heard and the watch it again after the discussion! I recall doing that in a previous language class. In short, anything to break up the patterns of the class, I think, will make it more enjoyable for the online student.
Anand Moorthy
5.0
2025-12-02
The level is very well paced and excellent for a beginner of the language. The methodology is very good and leaves the student improving in both the grammar and vocabulary with every class.
Mourad T.
5.0
2025-11-27
Très satisfait des cours de ce premier niveau, c'est bien fait avec la méthode de Graf, on t'enseigne peu à peu la grammaire et le vocabulaire, pour d'abord comprendre la langue et comment est sa structure, on commence déjà à faire des phrase, à répondre à des questions, à traduire... Les profs aussi sont très bien... Je suis très satisfait et content d'avoir trouvé ce site BERGES Instute ! Je m'attaque déjà à mon deuxième niveau et je compte terminer tous les niveaux jusqu'au cinquième.
Jessie Davidson
5.0
2025-11-26
Great teachers, easy to follow lessons and engaging homework. Definitely feel the progress coming along!
Crystal Taylor
5.0
2025-11-21
Appreciate the flexibility of classes available & being able to choose another class instead of missing a session is a great option. Both instructors I have experienced were helpful and patient and they did a good job of covering class material in time allotted. The work seems appropriate and the material is suitable for beginners although I think it is more helpful having been exposed to the language in another setting. This class is a good basic start for someone wanting to get a better grasp on language.
Alina B.
5.0
2025-11-20
I took Spanish for Absolute Beginners with María Chanamé and I am very pleased with this course. María’s classes are a good mix of learning & having fun. She’s adding a lot of insights to each lesson that you can only get from a native speaker. I like that she’s very attentive to every student in class; I never felt that I was being left out. María always has that positive and upbeat energy that makes the whole class a joy to listen & participate.
Annette Son
5.0
2025-11-20
The class is very engaging, open communication between the professor and students, easy to follow and not too overwhelming.
Angela Christine
5.0
2025-11-18
My instructor is Juan Carlos. He is a very good teacher. He’s very patient, clear and has a good sense of humor, which makes learning fun. I feel very encouraged and I’m learning so much. I really have improved my Spanish in this short time thanks to how well Juan Carlos teaches the curriculum. The curriculum is very well put together and easy to follow. I’m looking forward to taking more classes.
Liya Kavaliova
5.0
2025-11-12
I am really impressed by the course. I can see how my Spanish is becoming better every week. I didn’t study online before that, and I didn’t know what to expect. But I am really satisfied with Berges ! Thank you guys, for your job, and special thanks for Maria , my teacher!!!
Gaylin Gates
4.0
2025-11-07
I think the length of each lesson is just about perfect for the amount of time I have to devote to studying each week, including the homework. The instructor, Juan Carlos is very congenial and sets a good pace during our class sessions. I especially like that he actively encourages questions from the students. He also relates his personal experience as a language learner and solicits input from class members. The course curriculum covers exactly the material I want, since many self-study courses and materials are lacking in fundamental grammar. I do wish there was a little more emphasis on speaking and especially listening comprehension.
Candace Freeman
5.0
2025-11-07
The material is comprehensive to get you started speaking, able to have practical conversations in the first couple weeks.
Megan Herbst
5.0
2025-11-03
love it, Maria is a great teacher!
lisa mccool
5.0
2025-11-02
I have been really happy with the classes and my teacher, Juan Carlos, is wonderful.
The class size has allowed for a lot of one on one attention, which is greatly appreciated.
I look forward to continuing my studies here
Casey Muldoon
5.0
2025-10-26
I’ve learned a lot, have a lot more confidence in speaking Spanish. I speak it more often to Spanish speakers and less intimidated in speaking Spanish IRL. The flexibility to take a make up class later in the week with another teacher is amazing! Sometimes the Friday make up class doesn’t have anyone else there so it’s like a private class!!!
Kamila Mack
5.0
2025-10-21
I am enjoying the beginner Spanish classes with Ms. Marian. It is very interactive and informative.
Ashleigh Lucero
4.0
2025-10-21
A lot of information to take in but my teacher made it as simple as it could be! I feel this is a wonderful starting point for someone looking to understand the full language not just some phrases.
LaShawn Royster
5.0
2025-10-16
Although I am at a bit of a higher level, I thought it necessary to start from scratch. This level is a self assessment to see how much I know. I've also decided to take 3 of the same class for the sake of repetition and enforcing the lesson. All classes are great at helping me to achieve my goal.
Stephanie S.
5.0
2025-10-08
I am on week 6 of 10 of Spanish for Absolute Beginners (online), and I love it! We meet once a week for 1 1/2 hours. The time goes by really quickly because the class is fun! Gloria is such an amazing teacher. She calls on students in class so we all participate. At first I was nervous about this, but it forces me to practice the skills I will need to speak Spanish in real life. And she is super patient if/when you make mistakes.
I highly recommend this class! It is 100% worth the cost.
Maria G.
5.0
2025-09-23
This a great introduction to Spanish. I have tried apps in the past, but having designated times to meet and speak with others while learning grammar has helped me to improve so quickly!
Jasmine Morriso
4.0
2025-09-20
Program for s very structured and the teachers are very good
Anonymous
5.0
2025-08-31
I've taken six of the 10 Level 1 beginner classes so far, have thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and have learned a lot of elementary Spanish. I've had experience with three teachers, and they've each been excellent. My favorite, so far, is Monica Negron. I like her peaceful vibe, her friendly nature, and how well organized she is. I love that we can schedule classes around our personal schedules, by changing days and times, as needed. This is key for adult learners, and I'm impressed that Berges created its program around this concept. I plan to continue the program after completing Level 1.
Jasmine Morriso
4.0
2025-08-30
The teacher is excellent. It is program is very structured. It was hard to reinforce after the program. But I reallly in enjoyed the classes and learned alot
Sheila Schultz
5.0
2025-08-06
I love how you organize your lessons with vocabulary to study and grammar to work with. The homework is very helpful, and your teachers are wonderful.
Michelle Betke
5.0
2025-07-16
I am a beginner, and wasn't sure how I would like Zoom lessons with Spanish. I️ have truly enjoyed this learning process and fully intend to continue. The professors are great and very helpful, each one has a different style and approach to teaching. This variety makes it nice to move between professors gaining different benefits from each one. I️ have also recently discovered the Berges YouTube channel and videos and have been trying to squeeze in one or two of those a week which have been VERY helpful.
LaPorte
5.0
2024-12-10
The course is organized into easy- to -understand chunks. I am really enjoying learning Spanish again after many years off.
liliane landor
5.0
2024-12-07
I appreciate the variety and flexibility the course offers. You can chose your instructors and the times and days that work best for you and i like the option of catching up if you miss a session.
Each teacher brings their own unique style and approach to teaching but they are consistently engaged and dedicated to their students. I think the course offers excellent value.
Jesse Gardner
5.0
2024-12-05
I'm enjoying the course so far. I am very busy, and the course has to this point presented sufficient material to be challenging, while not giving me so much information that I fall behind due to my other obligations.
Sarah Ellisor
5.0
2024-12-04
I love the self paced aspect of learning through Berges Institute. There are plenty of class options during the week that will fit a flexible work schedule. I have enjoyed meeting and getting to know the teachers as well as learning from them.
Terri Hazelwood - ACXIOM
5.0
2024-11-21
I fully enjoyed the course, and it was very challenging. I would recommend it to everyone interested in learning Spanish.
L.
5.0
2024-11-20
I have enjoyed the beginning Spanish Level 1 classes. All of the instructors have bben encouraging and extremely knowledgeable.
Murali Durbha - ACXIOM
5.0
2024-11-20
Really enjoyed the course, and learnt a lot.
Richie Graham - ACXIOM
5.0
2024-11-20
I learned more in the few weeks of this small group course than I did in a one-on-one tutoring course of similar length from another company.
Michael Witherspoon - ACXIOM
5.0
2024-11-20
This course was excellent. As a career technical instructor, I appreciate effective course materials and talented instructors. This course had both. It is for absolute beginners but I came in with a fair amount of proficiency in Spanish. Despite my prior knowledge, Juan Carlos taught me many nuances I did not already know. He was also able to shore up some weaknesses in my basic Spanish. Now, I have even greater confidence in conversation with Spanish-speaking people.
Leah H.
5.0
2024-11-14
This course was very informative, well organized and easy to follow. The ability to take classes at my own pace is appreciated and helpful. I would recommend this course to friends and family.
Manuela Coppock
5.0
2024-11-06
I enjoyed the beginner level course.
the majority of classes I took with Silas, and he is a very good teacher.
I am looking forward to level 2.
Suzan Sayder
5.0
2024-10-21
An excellent experience overall.
Brenda Burdick
5.0
2024-10-12
The course gives a good structure to learn Spanish. I do use other resources to fill-in and this is reasonable as the course price is affordable and learning anything like a language must come from a myriad of experiences. The structure this course provides if vital and this program also gives me the necessary building blocks. The online flexiliblity of the course offers with 'live' classroom availability is important for learning, as well. Excellent foundation provided where I do not believe you can get anywhere else especially at this price point.
Crystal Hilliard
5.0
2024-10-12
I was originally intimidated about starting level one. Because since it was only 10 classes I assumed it would be very fast-paced. I did not know if would not be able to keep up and understand so I was already doubting myself. My instructor Monica was awesome , she went at a great speed any many things from high were starting to come back.
I was able to understand quicker than I thought, but you REALLY must practice outside of the once per week class to keep your mind from forgetting. Level 1 was very fun, . I passed my exam!!!! I am ready for level 2.
Rebecca Murray
5.0
2024-10-11
I loved my class experience with Marian. The flexibility with scheduling is a huge advantage, and I'm encouraged by how much content I'm already able to comprehend during my day to day experience. I scheduled the next unit!
Diana Minor
5.0
2024-10-04
I have recently completed Level 1 for Beginners. I am very happy with the courses so far and feel I have learned a lot. I was able to have simple conversations with other students in class using the words we had learned. I need more to be able to actually converse with friends or strangers so I have already signed up for Level 2. I am older so learning something new does not come as fast as when I was younger.
Steven Fedorovsky
5.0
2024-10-02
Well structured and informative course
Trina Thompson
5.0
2024-10-02
En general, el nivel de español para principiantes absolutos es de cinco estrellas más A+++.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
David Shutoff
5.0
2024-09-17
I thoroughly enjoyed this course and felt like I made great progress over the 10 lessons. I appreciated the small group size which always allowed for lots of interaction with fellow students and the opportunity to ask as many questions as needed of the instructor. I have tried learning on apps like Duolingo before and while that route is obviously less expensive, I did not find it to be nearly as effective as Berges. I'm looking forward to continuing with Unit 2!
Micheal Smith
5.0
2024-07-19
I felt like that the course materials and pace of instruction was perfect for a beginner level student.
Cynthia Borgen
5.0
2024-07-17
I really like the immediate feedback that is available for the video classes. So far, I have enjoyed the format of the classes and the progress I've made in speaking Spanish.
Lisa Dwyer
5.0
2024-07-15
I learned a ton in my Spanish 1 beginner course. Yuli was a fantastic teacher.
Alyssa Griffin
5.0
2024-07-14
Berges Institute provides a great service for adult learners who need to learn a language from the very beginning at their own pace and around their own schedule. The first course provided a very solid foundation!
Nivya Sharma
4.0
2024-07-09
I am very impressed with the course structure and competence of Instructors. The classes were super interactive. Being a newbie, I started this course on a nervous and self-doubting note. However, I feel very confident speaking basic Spanish after finishing it. Highly recommended for anyone willing to embark on this journey!
Marcia Quinones
5.0
2024-06-24
Despite joining Berges in November 2023, I haven’t managed to get past the first lesson due to scheduling issues with work and home. I’m trying again, starting July 1st. My classes will be different times and instructors in an event to work around my crazy schedule.
So far I like it, especially being able to watch a video of each class….that’s very helpful. I pray I’m able to complete level one without stopping. Sorry I wasn’t able to give more of a detailed description of the course and instructors.
Marcia Q