Reviews for Level 2: The Past Tense and Other Topics

Your method works wonders. I wish it were available in all languages. The method makes it so easy to learn.

Clear, sensible process. Good integration of teaching and workbook.

The course offers a lot of information about the language. I am pleased that the instructor paced our assignments well; otherwise, I might have been a bit more overwhelmed.

The course is good; you learn a lot more about how to speak, using different tenses. The pace was a bit challenging, but good.

I really enjoyed my classes at Berges Institute. The learning method makes it easy to pick up on new grammar rules.

Very enjoyable. The way the information is broken down and presented makes sense and I like the practice you get in class. Really good atmosphere.

Really enjoying learning Spanish at Berges. The class structure with conversation and grammar is good and the teachers are engaging. Great to have the option for make up classes and regular reminder emails with tips and shows to watch.

I love coming to Berges Institute to study Spanish. I like the way the classes are conducted because there is a review every class from the beginning. We learned the past tense this course and we had plenty of practice in writing, speaking and listening.

The superb classroom instruction combined with the carefully planned homework exercises and the opportunity to converse enabled significant improvement in my Spanish level

Good pace and comfortable environment. Good balance of Spanish and English

Great for learning the structure of the language. Great instructor.

It's an exciting course. I'm in love with the language, makes me eager to move forward.

This course was a fast-paced course which is focused on conversational Spanish and using the lessons in real life situations. Nelson engaged with all students very well, encouraging them to speak and practice each lesson.

I took Spanish Level 2 with Nelson. He is an amazing instructor! Nelson makes learning fun and is very passionate about what he does. I am continuing level 3 with him. I'd highly recommend this course!!

If you want to learn Spanish, this is the place to do it! The text book is easy to follow and teaches in a way that makes sense to English speakers. The teachers are engaging and they have classes to fit any work schedule (Saturday classes, classes that start at 8:30pm if you tend to work late, etc.).

I signed up for Level 2 after completing absolute beginners, and I plan to see it through all levels. I love the school's method and style of teaching - it works really well for my style of learning. Rolando's instruction style is great, and I intend to stay with his class as long as my schedule allows. A few things I like: 1 - the learning is substantial, but also done in digestible increments. As long as you pay attention in each class, actually try to learn, and do the assigned homework, the method is very effective. I can already understand conversations I hear on the street, and I look forward to becoming completely conversant myself. 2 - the 90 min class format is perfect, both for scheduling as well as avoiding burn-out [a competitor school has 3 hour classes - way too long, in my opinion]. 3 - the location is convenient. 4 - I have taken other language classes where the instructor taught to the most knowledgeable student, even if it was beyond the intended class level. This NEVER happens here. Rolando teaches to exactly the level everyone should be having attended and done the homework, and never above or below it. And, nobody is made to feel stupid for not knowing something. He's not going to hold the class back if you have fallen behind, but he's not going to embarrass anyone either. 5 - the homework is perfect for making the lessons stick, and is varied in format. I definitely recommend Berges.

I feel like I have learned a lot, and am well on my way to being a comfortable Spanish speaker. And Alejandro makes it a ton of fun. It feels like hanging out with a friend.

Grammar mixed with conversation - seems like a nice progression from beginner/level 1 and a great way to prepare me for level 3.

Level 2 is more about grammar in different tenses and of course more vocabulary. Not to many people in the class but enough to have small conversations in Spanish. Very informal, friendly and from time to time funny! I promised myself quite some years ago to never take exams again, but here I am, going for level 3 and further...

Really enjoyed this course, learned a lot about Grammar and we also got to speak a lot, and I think that practice is great.