Reviews for Level 3: The Imperfect Tense
Nhi (Nancy) Chung
5.0
2020-08-13
This was a very good course. I didn’t expect to learn so much from This course. The teacher gave me confidence to go on with my study of Spanish. Everyone, the teacher and staff was so supportive. I told my friends that if you want to learn Spanish go to Berges Institute!
Ray Hillen
4.0
2020-08-02
I enjoyed the Level 3 course. The instructor, Sofia Medina, did a good job of integrating other resources towards the 2nd half of the class. Good job a providing context for terms/phrases in common usage. Recommend more Q&A of discussion in Spanish in order to face the students to use the grammar and tenses being reviewed at the time. I recommend Berges and Sophia for anyone looking to advance their level in Spanish.
Peter Schawacker
5.0
2020-08-01
Like every Berges course I have taken, this one was efficient, fun and yielded quick results.
Karen
5.0
2020-07-18
Level 3 focuses on the imperfect tense. The class gave us many opportunities to understand how and when to use this tense. I actually was very surprised how much I liked the online classes as well.
Anonymous
5.0
2020-07-18
The course was really great and has helped me improve my Spanish
Karen Vanek
5.0
2020-07-18
Nicolas was so supportive, so inclusive, so patient, and so knowledgable. His sense of humor made the class so enjoyable.
Chris Fekete
5.0
2020-07-16
The class is what I exactly I needed. The various past tenses are difficult and Alexandra made it easy to understand. Looking forward with Level 4 with her!
Mardi Kaplan
5.0
2020-07-16
Level 3 was my first class with Berges. I learned Spanish in high school, college, and studying abroad in Spain, but I’ve lost a lot of knowledge over the last 20 years. This class was just what I needed to feel so much more comfortable with past tense. I’m excited to continue on to Level 4!
Damaris
5.0
2020-07-15
I enjoyed the course. I think the classes are long and detailed enough to promote conversation and understanding
Melissa Gary
4.0
2020-06-29
The curriculum was a good way to get back into my Spanish. Sofia was patient and professional. It was my first on-line class and I believe teaching and learning is more difficult in this format. Much harder to have a connection / comrade roe with other students
Anonymous
4.0
2020-06-16
Ian is caring and knows both English and Spanish well so it’s a plus. Any shortcomings are in the books - not enough readings and not enough interesting ways to remember things - ie mnemonics or other approaches - for example for each new word there ought to be a memorable corresponding sentence - every single word.
Lauren
5.0
2020-06-10
I really enjoyed this class! It's been a few years since I've really engaged in Spanish, and I already feel like I've made a lot of progress in just 10 weeks. Ian provided detailed feedback on our homework and conversations--which really helped me become more mindful of common missteps I was making. I also felt like he held us to high expectations which was nice. It kept me motivated to continuing to put forth effort.
Susie Lee
5.0
2020-06-10
It was a fun and informative course. I learned a lot.
Maxine Phillips
5.0
2020-06-06
Lively, interesting, doing well online
John Ratnaswamy
5.0
2020-06-04
Spanish 3 was an excellent course. I feel that I could now get by pretty well in most everyday conversations in Spanish, although certainly there is more to learn in Spanish 4 and 5.
Anamarija G.
5.0
2020-05-19
Great course, harder then previous two but taught me a lot and made me feel more comfortable to speak more. Definitely recommend it.
Anonymous
5.0
2020-05-19
I really enjoyed the course overall, and could really tell how much my Spanish improved over time. I've already signed up for the next level and am excited to keep learning!
Geneva
5.0
2020-05-15
The material, in both complexity and volume, increases with each level. Level 3 is a greater challenge than level 2, and the possibility of speaking sentences you never thought before, like in a real conversation, gets closer.
Brian Law
4.0
2020-05-15
The course was great, as was Rolando. It was disappointing that most of the classes were conducted virtually, however, the silver lining was that half of the class dropped out so it was a more intimate setting.
Anonymous
4.0
2020-05-15
The course was great, straight to the point, explained well, wonderful examples and howework to practice material. I would suggest a little more time incorporated to speak during class.
Donna
5.0
2020-05-13
Dynamic instructor, very personable. Learned a lot. Wish there were opportunities for oral drills.
Theresa
5.0
2020-05-05
It was very helpful to learn about the past tense. I have never been a fan of online classes but enjoyed this one
Elisa Brewi
5.0
2020-05-03
I enjoyed the course. It move at a good pace and the instructor seemed very experienced and was patient. The course book was very useful. .
MARIAN TOY
5.0
2020-04-16
The course is excellent. The material builds in a way that it can be processed, practiced, learned.
Cassidy Kristal-Cohen
5.0
2020-04-16
I loved the level 3 course I took! Rolando was an excellent instructor. I really learned so much, in part, because the course was very focused on conversation.
Haley Block
5.0
2020-04-07
This course was perfectly paced to be challenging but doable. I enjoyed the emphasis on conversation and unrehearsed discussion. Julia was helpful, informative and fun.
Anonymous
5.0
2020-03-09
I really enjoyed this class. The grammatical materials are starting to get more dense with this level, but I learned a lot and am gradually 'getting' Spanish.
Anonymous
5.0
2020-03-02
Great course! Nicholas is a terrific teacher. His emphasis on speaking and actually using the concepts we're learning is super helpful. I am waiting to take Level 4 until I can take it with him!
Lucille
5.0
2020-03-02
Course was good the class gave an opportunity to talk in Spanish with good explanations of the rules
Millen Katz
5.0
2020-02-28
Well organized, thorough and motivating.
Susan Kaplan
5.0
2020-02-11
The level 3 course is 10 classes, 90 minutes each class, total of 15 hours. It’s almost entirely in Spanish but some English for clarification when needed. Nicholas was a delight. He’s an excellent teacher and clearly loves teaching! The class varied in size but was usually 4 students so lots of personal attention. I liked the non scripted candid conversations where we each try to speak with some fluency at the beginning of each class (despite asking Nicolas for words in Spanish to help us!) My only complaint is that I would like more examples/homework to practice each new item we learned more thoroughly. There is a great and easy book Berges has which is used as the core guide of the program but I would love an online login to get more practice even. Berges doesn’t currently offer this. I have complemented my studies with Duolingo and other Spanish language radio etc. I’m looking forward to Level 4 with Nicolas again (of course!) i highly recommend this Spanish language institute.
Mary McIntyre
5.0
2020-01-17
It was a great course. Maria explained all the grammar thoroughly and added many vocabulary words. She gave us time to conversate on a variety of topics.
Sanaz Nosrat
5.0
2020-01-14
The Berges institute is an awesome institute, well organized, flexible, and friendly. The same goes for the class. Very nice, professional instructor who keeps the class fun and engaging at all times. I learnt so much in this class and look forward to the next. Keep up the good work!
Anonymous
5.0
2020-01-14
I found the text book really helpful. The instructor created a great learning experience.
Kevin
5.0
2020-01-12
The course is very thought out and planed well.
Carol Lilienfeld
4.0
2019-12-26
Course was good - teacher tried to get everyone to speak.
Fiona Donovan
5.0
2019-12-26
Nelson brings a sense of humor and imagination to every class. He provides plenty of opportunities for conversation and interaction with fellow classmates, creating a congenial, relaxed atmosphere. A heavy dose of grammar assists the learning process, along with regular homework. It is a thoughtful system and Nelson is a great teacher.
Golrokh
5.0
2019-12-25
Best spanish class in NYC
Nancy Funkhouser
4.0
2019-12-25
I really enjoyed the class, and Alexandra is a wonderful teacher. My one difficulty was that we went over the homework so quickly that I often wasn’t able to correct my mistakes.
Anonymous
4.0
2019-12-25
I really liked it, just wish we used all the class time for practice (often the class would finish early and that time could be used for more practice). But overall positive.
Charles Lynch
4.0
2019-12-12
Please keep in mind that those of us who are not fluent in Spanish often need the instructor (and students) to slow down, to try to pronounce and enunciate clearly, and to accept the fact that the pace will not be natural and the voice should project more than usual. Rushing and stumbling over words and phrases in giving answers to homework assignments is not at all helpful. If the instructor asks questions and they are not understood, it may help to repeat the words more slowly or to paraphrase using new words. PATIENCE is a necessity for everyone in the course. In fact, we learn quite a bit from one another's mistakes, especially when they are carefully corrected. All it takes for an auditor of a foreign language is for ONE word to be unclear and the whole sentence may be a problem. Verb endings are especially important--we need to HEAR them clearly to identify the subject, tense, and gist of the meaning. Can Berges make it clear to all instructors that learning improves when these principles are applied? Please do. Thank you.
Joanne Haas
5.0
2019-12-09
I enjoy the Graf learning method. Eva is a wonderful teacher. For the first time in my life, I believe I might actually be able to understand and speak a foreign language. I have a lot more to learn, but this is a good place to start.
Michael Rivera
5.0
2019-11-30
It's the perfect amount of review and new things. Helping your speaking ability while answering questions.
Taha Al-Rifai
5.0
2019-11-30
This was a great course during which I learned a lot, Juan Carlos is an outstanding teacher who is experienced and assured to provide us with the best learning and practice.
Alexandra Filonenko
5.0
2019-11-05
Great class, great instructor. Thank you all!
Austin
5.0
2019-11-05
Terrific - feel more confident about my Spanish grammar and small conversations
Mike Cestare
5.0
2019-11-05
Great course taught at a nice place for learning complex material quickly and efficiently. Nelson was very patient and knowledgeable.
Theresa Conway
5.0
2019-11-05
I Really enjoyed the course
Roger Johnson
5.0
2019-10-15
The course was a great next step in learning. Learning the imperfect tense and its uses cases was helpful and the additional vocabulary and grammar picked up during the course was great.
Anthony DAndrea
5.0
2019-10-15
The course helped me enhance and expand on my current knowledge of Spanish. I learned a lot and look forward to the next level!