Reviews for Level 2: The Past Tense and Other Topics

Christina
star 5.0
2021-02-16
I think the outline of the material is easy to follow. I absolutely loved the instructor, Karen. She was so patient and helpful. Learning a second language at my age has been very hard, but I appreciate the ability to take classes with Berges.
Anonymous
star 4.0
2021-02-16
Karen is a great teacher - super patient and clear. The pace of the course is good and I like how the information builds over time. I think the value of the class is good - the time in class vs the price. I feel like my knowledge of Spanish is something I’m building while still retaining what I learned previously.
Rae
star 3.0
2021-02-16
The course materials are good and the class progresses in a scaffolded way to help you build on each week. My instructor didn't always feel prepared and was often distracted, talking to other people in her house or taking phone calls. I liked the homework assignments, and wish there were even more practice materials between classes.
Adefunke Ajenikoko
star 5.0
2021-01-25
I thought the course was wonderful. Edgardo took the time to go over questions with us and offered ample time to practice using the lessons we learned.
Anonymous
star 3.0
2021-01-21
The course was helpful in learning grammar, but was not helpful in learning to speak and understand Spanish better which was what I hoped to get out of the course. I don't think the current setup is the best way to teach. It should be maybe moved to a zoom platform so breakout rooms can be utilized to give students more practice with speaking and interacting with the teacher checking in and giving feedback. It wasn't Nick, it's the setup of the program.
Anonymous
star 4.0
2021-01-02
I thought the course was a good review of content I had learned over a year ago. Nick's explanations were very helpful.
Marissa
star 5.0
2020-12-10
I have only taken Spanish classes in person back in school. It had been a few years that I have wanted to get back into practicing and expanding my knowledge but I could never do it on my own. The accountability of the class is exactly what I needed. For an online class, it was lead perfectly. I loved my professor Alexandra and appreciate how much she had us all speak out loud even if I was uncomfortable sometimes. I feel much more confident in my Spanish speaking abilities because of this course and look forward to the next.
Maya Carmosino
star 5.0
2020-11-17
I loved this course - Alejandro was so willing to answer any questions and go at the pace that was best for the class. He also made it fun and easygoing.
Kathy Jones
star 5.0
2020-11-15
The material and format of the course were great and made learning easy. I found that one lesson built on the previous one. I also liked the helpful tips and resources.
Rachel Bastow
star 4.0
2020-11-13
Good course, moves a tad fast . Nelson is a great teacher. Look forward to level 3!
Nidhi Mardi
star 5.0
2020-11-04
The course is well structured. The instructor is brilliant. He is able to explain concepts and create an interactive environment, even in an online setup. Throughout the course I felt challenged and all my questions were answered.
Anonymous
star 5.0
2020-10-21
This is where I needed to begin after having Spanish class in HS over 30yrs ago. It was fun to re-learn and learn new things
Anonymous
star 5.0
2020-10-20
So much fun! Learned a lot and Alexandra did a fantastic job creating a no pressure atmosphere. I looked forward to every class and now find myself picking up on so much Spanish vocab in my daily life!
Anne Brown
star 5.0
2020-10-20
I found the course materials to be comprehensive. Rolando is patient and well prepared. I will be taking Level 3 with him and many of the same students starting next week.
Tricia
star 5.0
2020-10-20
I really enjoyed this course! I tested to where I could have started with level 3 but decided to do level 2 just because I knew it would be good to review what I had already learned and I was glad I did! I feel like I really learned a lot and enjoyed the class. Alejandro was a great teacher and made the class fun and interesting!
Michelle Kehn
star 5.0
2020-10-20
Around the middle of the course, the focus shifted to spontaneous conversation, which is really helpful.
Traci
star 5.0
2020-10-13
The course moves fast at times but it is very effective.
Stephen
star 5.0
2020-10-13
Under our Covid circumstances, it was great. Well done, Ian was always prepared and attentive.
Erinn Miller
star 5.0
2020-10-13
It has really helped me progress In learning Spanish.
Jody K. Leisch
star 5.0
2020-10-02
I enjoyed the content, exercises and learning format. It was easy to understand and logical.
Anonymous
star 5.0
2020-09-29
Sofia was excellent and the class moved at the perfect pace to really learn the material.
Jill Weinstein
star 5.0
2020-09-29
Engaging conversation and review of grammar
Nadja Weidmann
star 4.0
2020-09-28
I am surprisingly enjoying the online classes, even though I would've preferred in-person class. Nelson is a great teacher - easy to follow.
Teresa
star 5.0
2020-09-27
Nelson did a great job teaching the Level 2 concepts and explaining why certain topics was for Level 3 and beyond. He also pushed us to practice speaking the vocabulary throughout the class. Fue muy divertido!!
assata
star 5.0
2020-09-24
The course was excellent. The instructional material was simple and easy to understand and Mr. Alejandro was wonderful and answered any and all questions.
Susan
star 5.0
2020-09-11
Continuing from Level 1, very much enjoyed the course
Anonymous
star 5.0
2020-09-11
My class with Alexandra was great. It was my first time taking a language class remotely and I wasn't sure what to expect but Alexandra's teaching and the small class size allowed us to work on covering all the material and work in-depth on any concepts that we were struggling with as individuals
Ludmila Moraru
star 5.0
2020-09-09
I liked the teaching methods that the professor used and she was always prepared for the class with power point presentations and additional materials.
Izabella
star 4.0
2020-09-09
This course covered a lot of ground and was organized in an easy-to-understand way.
Anonymous
star 5.0
2020-08-17
It definitely stepped up and made learning Spanish more serious. It was a welcoming learning environment. I wish there was more time spent on pronunciation though
Elizabeth Barlow
star 5.0
2020-08-16
I would like a longer course or longer class so we could have more time to practice word conjunction as I have had in other schools. I like that at Berges we start speaking right away
Viris Tinker
star 5.0
2020-08-13
The course was challenging for first timers but the teacher simplified it and made it very enjoyable and informative. I learned a lot with the way she taught the class with everyday examples, asked questions so we can think and the assignments really help to reinforce the learning
Lisa Romano
star 5.0
2020-08-13
The course material was very informative and important in learning Spanish.
Anonymous
star 5.0
2020-08-12
Great course, digestable content, wonderful professor
Sara B
star 5.0
2020-08-12
I enjoyed this class and greatly improved my proficiency. The instructor facilitated a comfortable environment to practice speaking, which has been challenging to me in the past. The pace of the course was great and homework was enough for essential practice without being overwhelming.
Richard F. Devitt
star 5.0
2020-08-11
This course was very good. The grammar-based approach is very helpful to anyone who wants to eventually become fluent in spanish. Sofia is very good at keeping students focused on correct grammar, pointing out every mistake while still encouraging progress. I would recommend this class, this teaching method and this teacher.
Andrew
star 5.0
2020-08-11
This is where the conversation begins. Lots of good content.
Lauren
star 5.0
2020-08-11
Was wonderful- very happy with it
Eve
star 5.0
2020-07-26
This was a wonderful class! Andres is an excellent instructor, and it managed to work well in an online format. I would definitely recommend this class to a friend.
Amit Gupta
star 5.0
2020-07-24
Very well executed, aimed at learning to talk and understand Spanish quickly along with learning the grammar
Faith
star 5.0
2020-07-10
Course was very helpful. We learned a lot in a short time. Alexandra is very helpful.
Mackenzie Clapperton
star 5.0
2020-07-09
They are small, intimate classes which allows for a more specialized experience. Alexandra is an amazing professor and I plan to take all available Spanish classes with her. She creates a judgement-free zone within her courses, and is open to answering any and all questions.
Anonymous
star 5.0
2020-07-08
This course broadens your vocabulary on what you learnt from Level 1.
Anonymous
star 5.0
2020-07-08
The class material was covered well, all concepts were fully explained, etc. Sofia went into concepts and handled trouble spots for students accurately and thoroughly. Additionally, she brought in creative exercises that helped expand the language beyond what just the book taught and fostered an outside-the-box approach in addition to the curriculum.
Samantha Grund-Wickramasekera
star 5.0
2020-06-22
Fun, engaging, and informative. Really helped quarantine go by that much quicker.
Clara O'Brian
star 5.0
2020-06-22
Level 2 with Alexandra was well-paced, with clear explanations and plenty of practice speaking and writing in Spanish. I am grateful to Berges for developing such an effective method and look forward to Level 3.
Anonymous
star 5.0
2020-06-21
Covered a good amount of territory and a good mix. My Spanish is getting better.
Dana shaw
star 5.0
2020-06-15
I learned alot in a easy to embrace format
Brynn
star 5.0
2020-06-15
The course was great, especially Eva. She’s very patient and encouraging.
Marlin Duro
star 5.0
2020-06-15
The course was great and I learned a lot. It was a smaller class, which allowed for lots of time to practice. The instructor was great also. I am already signed up to take the next level course with the same instructor.