Reviews for Beginners Level: Spanish for Absolute Beginners
Ingrid Ernø
5.0
2020-04-01
I was very pleased with this course and feel like I built up a good basis in basic Spanish grammar during the 10 weeks of classes. This was much due to my instructor, Maria Chaname, who was both engaging, humorous and strict in her teaching. I will thus be continuing with Level 2 with the same instructor.
Matthew Forner
5.0
2020-03-28
The course was excellent. I would definitely recommend this course to someone wanting to expand their knowledge of Spanish and learn the basics. As an instructor, Juan Carlos was fantastic and I would definitely take a course from him again.
Rachel Reyna
5.0
2020-03-28
Loved the course, I've had previous Spanish classes but a long time ago. I took this class as a refresher because I knew that I forgot some of the finer grammar points. About two classes in we already covered something I was doing incorrectly. I also loved Juan Carlos' teaching style. He spoke a lot of extra Spanish to help get us accustomed to hearing it (ex: page numbers) this is a beginner class so he would also make sure to say it in English. He also put a lot of emphasis on students practicing speaking. That's my weakest point so I definitely appreciated the extra practice. I plan on taking as many classes with him as I can.
Molly
5.0
2020-03-28
Great course! Topics were digestible and the homework was very good
Ibtissam
5.0
2020-03-27
Perfect pedagogy Maria knows how to explain by good and funny examples . I enjoy my time in Spanish class and in 2 months I improved in Spanish . The book also is too good
Anonymous
5.0
2020-03-27
I learned a lot.
Gilbert Haddad
5.0
2020-03-27
Great intro and good way to present the material
Valentina
5.0
2020-03-27
Hola! This class was very helpful for my first steps of understanding the structure of Spanish language. Nelson is great teacher and he knows how to make those classes funny,so we can enjoy the process of learning the gramma and vocabulary with pleasure.
Cheryl
5.0
2020-03-27
This course is about learning the fundamentals of the language, not just popular phrases. It's great for someone wanting to truly learn the language. It is fast paced and there is a lot to remember, but Rolando was engaging, explained things concisely and was patient helping students work through stuff.
Jennie Moreau
5.0
2020-03-27
I enjoyed the combination of written homework, spoken words and the classroom community whether in person or online!
Daniela
5.0
2020-03-26
Nelson is a great teacher and I really liked the structure of the class. It’s a good mix of learning and conversation.
Karolina
5.0
2020-03-25
The beginner class was an amazing introduction into spanish language. The teacher Rolando G. was absolutely fantastic at explaining and making the learning fun.
Catherine Celimene
5.0
2020-03-25
Great class! A lot of practice and learn a lot just in 10 weeks.
Elaine
5.0
2020-03-25
The course was enjoyable because Nelson explained the language in a clear and fun way and made it relevant to my everyday life. He is very encouraging. I began to be really interested in Spanish and started trying to decipher the notices in Spanish subways and other places. Fun!
Miriam Westheimer
3.0
2020-03-25
Maria has a lovely personality and is very engaging. I have a background in language teaching (ESL) and I found the structure of the book unclear. Maria did a good job in clarifying it all, but I think more effort should be put into improving the workbook.
Ann Scharffenberger
5.0
2020-03-25
Loved the class, perfect for me as I didn't speak a word of Spanish when I started. Now I feel like I'm starting to speak and understand.
Karen Burch
5.0
2020-03-25
I really enjoyed the class and learned a great deal.
Anonymous
4.0
2020-03-24
This is a great course to do if you want to learn Spanish, the teacher is great, lots of classroom interactions, the teacher does not waste time, learning is done from start to finish.
Jason
5.0
2020-03-13
The course was great. Nelson is an incredible instructor. He has great energy and he manages to tie examples to real-life topics and issues, which made it much easier to learn the concepts.
Anonymous
5.0
2020-03-02
The course was amazing, well delivered!I learnt so much in those 10 weeks and I will definitely recommend this course to anyone who wants to practice their Spanish in a class setting.
Kevin Brock
5.0
2020-02-28
Great foundational course. Alejandro is a fantastic instructor, his teaching methods really resonated with me and helped me retain information.
Andrew
4.0
2020-02-24
Relatively straight forward for a beginner class.
Lance York
5.0
2020-02-09
I decided to take this course based on the reviews I read online. I was 100% satisfied. I thought that Maria was an excellent teacher, who was always enthusiastic and made learning Spanish so much fun. I would recommend this course to any one who is interested in learning a new language.
Laura
5.0
2020-02-06
Love the class for our instructor's remarkably clear grammatical instructions, sophisticated cultural references, and wonderful lightness in the exchanges.
Ozgur Yildiz
5.0
2020-02-05
It was very helpful. I learned many things about the language and culture.
Catie
5.0
2020-02-05
I thought the textbook was clear, and the materials reviewed in Level 1 were very accessible and easy to understand.
Anonymous
5.0
2020-01-16
I like how the instructor comes up with fun and interactive ways for us to learn. It doesn’t seem to be directly from the book - much more innovative and interesting.
Leslie
5.0
2020-01-15
This method of teaching Spanish makes Spanish easy.
Josh Hamperian
5.0
2020-01-14
The class was well structured and easy for an adult learner to feel comfortable in. It was challenging, but I never felt over my head and I can't wait to continue learning.
Anonymous
4.0
2020-01-13
I learned a lot in this course. The instructor was very good at helping students to learn. She was slow when she needed to be, patient when required, and knew when to make things more difficult. She is an amazing instructor.
Jeremy Geiger
5.0
2019-12-30
The class helped me understand spanish more and I have a better understanding
Mona
5.0
2019-12-28
The course was great. Silvana is a great instructor. My understanding of Spanish is so much better than when I started the class. Thank you Silvana!!
Thomas Varghese
5.0
2019-12-25
A wonderful experience, the graf method is an excellent way to learn the language
Tené Davis
5.0
2019-12-24
The blue jean app made taking the course very convenient. I’m so grateful to have had that option. I thought Ian was a good teacher. He was always willing to answer questions even if they were not in the lesson. He is very respectful even when I made dumb mistakes or asked silly questions. I look forward to taking my next class with him.
Anonymous
5.0
2019-12-24
The course was well organized with set class times, structure, homework, and in-class discussion. I enjoyed everyone being included in the verbal practice as well as the instructor allowing us to ask detailed questions. We were mostly a group of very interested and involved “over-achievers” ☺️, and I really appreciated Ian’s pleasant and patient demeanor in class. Highly recommend the online classes!
Constance Bierig
5.0
2019-12-12
Fun, challenging & enjoyable.
Lisa
5.0
2019-12-06
The course was excellent. Very well organized and well taught. Nicolas is an excellent teacher.
Maria Dohmen
4.0
2019-12-01
I made a lot of progress and learned a lot. Looking forward to level 2.
Brad Weissberg
5.0
2019-11-30
Very good introduction to Spanish.
Carly
5.0
2019-11-29
This class was fantastic! I had not taken Spanish since I was in school over 10 years ago. I was nervous because I did not have a great experience, particularly with speaking, which is what I am most interested in mastering. This class got rid of my anxiety completely. The pace was perfect. The constant review of past lessons cemented my knowledge and increased my confidence. The instructor was helpful and encouraging. I cannot recommend this class enough and I am excited to continue on to the next level.
John Ratnaswamy
5.0
2019-11-29
I am very pleasantly surprised by how much Spanish I learned in the Beginner course. For a few years, I have tried to learn Spanish from books and software, but I learned more in these 10 weeks at Berges. Andres Lopez is an outstanding teacher and the course material was very good.
Aaron
5.0
2019-11-28
Rolando was really patient, accommodating and engaging. He explained things really well and it felt like he was always going the extra mile.
Neal Gordon
5.0
2019-11-27
Learned a lot. Rolando was patient in explaining the aspects of grammar that some students found hard to understand.
Ellen Cruz
5.0
2019-11-27
The beginners class was perfect for someone like me, a complete beginner. Rolando is the best instructor, very patient and extremely knowledgeable in both Spanish and English. I look forward to Level 2 in the spring.
Mariya
5.0
2019-11-27
The course was a helpful introduction to Spanish. We did a lot of repetition of new words/sounds and going over homework in class. Towards the end of the course we begun practicing short dialogues and interactions, on the topics of our likes/dislikes etc.
Anonymous
5.0
2019-11-27
I have used Duolingo over the years to try to learn and have picked up some decent vocab, but after taking the Level 1 class at Berges I have so much more knowledge and understand Spanish so much better. Can't wait for Level 2!
Keith
5.0
2019-10-31
The class was impactful, The environment was respectful and I retrieved lots of knowledge.
Anon
4.0
2019-10-31
We were pushed to memorize the vocabulary and conjugation to form statements. This was highly valuable and though hard at times, it was appreciated.
Francesca Moran
5.0
2019-10-30
Overall the class was great. The speed was easy to follow and the booklet was super helpful.
Melissa Herlitz
5.0
2019-10-24
The class was very engaging and well-paced!