Reviews for Beginners Level: Spanish for Absolute Beginners

4.8 (613 reviews)

A laptop at the Berges Institute office
Hillary Merman
2017-11-22
The workbook and class reviews and instruction are clear. This system seems to work well for me.
Amanda Hickok
2017-11-22
I enjoyed the course, Alejandro es un profesor muy bueno
Jamie Hays
2017-10-29
Rolando is an awesome teacher. Such great energy every Monday. It was a very structured class but mixed with humor. I also really enjoyed the book and the format it followed
Nemanja
2017-10-25
Had a wonderful time learning with Rolando! On my way to level 2 as we speak. ¡Hasta luego!
Reiko Lavariega
2017-07-13
Very helpful. Material is concise and easy to comprehend rather than lots of information at once.
Audrey
2017-07-09
This class helped my Spanish so much more than I was expecting. I came in understanding a lot more than I could speak, and now I have the confidence and tools to speak with co-workers in Spanish.
Kingsley Emeka
2017-07-01
Very informative i learnt a lot from this course and the book is very well written
Pravesh
2017-06-01
This is an engaging and interactive course focused on grammatical and semantic correctness. The instructor also makes learning quite fun. All said, this class was the perfect choice for me.
Erin Pastuszenski
2017-03-26
The Beginner course exceeded my expectations. The written materials are well-organized and got me, a newcomer to the language, oriented to the basics quickly. The classroom experience was very positive, as well. I've signed up for the next level of classes because the first level was so good!
Margo Lamour
2017-03-16
Let's just say I was not disappointed. It was exactly what I was looking for. The course is easy to follow, and the instructor is more than willing to help. I studied 5 languages, this will be my 6th and I know what works. This one does and I am interested to continue my study here.
Ekaterini Paleodimou
2017-03-15
I had gone to a one time class to learn Spanish before. The things I learned there were not nearly enough comparative to my first lesson at Berges. The book I was given was simple and very well written. I could read it on my own and understand. Also it was included in the course so no surprise fees or extra for books and materials.
Ivan
2017-02-10
Great school in heart if the city. Really nice and welcoming stuff. Price is more than fair for what am I getting back. Fact that 2 months ago I could only say few words...and now i am able to answer and to ask simple questions, use around 30 verbs and maybe have vocabulary of around 200 words is more than amazing if you ask me. Only thing I don't like is that is only once per week and the fact that sometimes we lose too much time on reviewing homework because some students don't do it at home. Of course it has nothing with the school, just mentioning. Anyways, for sure im going on next level!
Louise Menlo
2016-12-09
The Graf Method for learning Spanish is excellent. I was very pleased with how the lessons were presented, the material and the way the classes moved quickly where necessary. I also was very please with a private lesson I had that covered 3 lessons I had missed. The instructor, Rolando González, moved me through the material easily and quickly. I highly recommend the Method and form of instruction. Dr. Louise Menlo
Simran
2016-12-01
Love this course and the format. Have tried Instituto Cervantes in the past but found this a lot easier to follow and understand. Looking forward to level 2 !
Francine Bernard
2016-12-01
The course is very well planned and executed. The combination of classroom lessons plus homework specific to that week's lesson helps to reinforce one's learning. The pace of learning is good. Overall, an excellent course.
Gerald Kangal
2016-11-27
learning a new language is a challenge but the way this course is designed made it easy to follow and the exercises after each lesson help to retain the lesson and you can go back over and over .Also the teacher made it a fun process which helped a great deal.
Ingrid
2016-10-25
As an absolute beginner this course has taught me the basics of understanding Spanish and it has stimulated me to continue to the next level. I feel confident that in due course it will be possible to learn a new language in a classroom setting with a few other students that stimulate the conversation but the group is small enough to get time and attention for individual guidance.
Suhas
2016-10-24
Not only best Spanish/foriegn language class, the school actually uses probably the best teaching technique that I have ever seen (I have taken classes in Spanish before and also in my professional field-medicine-for at least two decades now). I am looking forward to joining them for the next level!
Richard, New York, NY
2016-08-19
I completed Level 1 in July 2016. The Graf method is an excellent tool and I found the technique easy to adapt to and learn from. Of course, there is Nicholas, our class' professor. Excellent instructor!!! I'll return for Level 2.
Bettina Klein-Nau
2016-08-09
I am very happy that I took this class, it totally met my expectations. The book and the method are great, everything is organized, and I appreciate the reminder emails for schedule and homework. It is very good to have the option to make up for a class on another day if one cannot attend the regular class. Víctor S. at the front desk is super helpful.