Reviews for Level 4: Object Pronouns, Future Tense and Verb Haber

m
star 3.0
2020-03-04
The course didn't meet my expectations not because of the instructor who was very good, but because of the methodology that could be OK 20 years ago but not in 2020. There was no cultural references, no interesting activities, no videos or audios, only grammar and useless translations.
John Sabulis
star 5.0
2020-02-28
Rolando was a clear and patient teacher. He also has a genial personality and we all liked him.
Theresa Adams
star 5.0
2020-02-28
Great course, very challenging and well paced. Builds effectively on prior material (Levels 1 - 3).
Sarah
star 5.0
2019-12-12
Good pace and quality of instruction. Customized textbook is organized and handy reference tool for later. Professor was patient, prompt and clear.
Kim Cook
star 4.0
2019-12-12
It was a great class but I was disappointed that the other students didn't show so I got private lessons every week!
Kaitlin
star 5.0
2019-11-15
The course was great and I also super appreciated the flexibility when I had to switch sections due to a schedule change in my life. Maria was outstanding, so patient and encouraging
Penelope
star 5.0
2019-11-13
I didn’t start studying Spanish until I was an adult and have been to 3 different schools trying to find the one that will teach me the best. Berges has taught me the most.
Mike
star 5.0
2019-10-02
Course covered a wide range of topics, well. Class time was largely in Spanish, aimed at improving conversational ability. Melissa very engaging, patient, helpful. A wonderful instructor!
Monica
star 5.0
2019-09-22
I absolutely love the approach to learning Spanish at Berges. Melissa is the best instructor!
Bill Hawkins
star 5.0
2019-09-03
Love the grammatical approach. It really takes apart the language in a way that allows you to figure out the "rules" quickly and begin applying them. The mechanics of the object types and tenses really made sense in no time.
Sarah Jones
star 5.0
2019-09-03
This was a very helpful course for me. I appreciated being in an almost exclusively Spanish speaking environment and getting a good volume of work completed in a weekly format.
Jason
star 4.0
2019-08-27
I thought that the class was well paced for the level of the material. I would like more opportunities for vocabulary acquisition.
Anonymous
star 5.0
2019-07-22
Great course taught by a great instructor. I enjoyed going to the class every week and learned so much information.
Jill Black
star 5.0
2019-07-22
I’ve taken Spanish classes before and I have to say I learned more in this class than I learned in college!!
Jazmyn
star 5.0
2019-06-27
Fun and informative
Anonymous
star 5.0
2019-06-27
Great teacher! Fun class!
Katie
star 5.0
2019-06-13
Super helpful!! The presentation of how to use pronouns was so well done! Awesome!
Gary S
star 5.0
2019-06-05
The course is very good and the instructor makes it excellent
Shane
star 4.0
2019-05-28
I think it was great that I continued to expand my grammar in Spanish. But the course has almost no emphasis on learning vocabularies.
Christopher Mullen
star 5.0
2019-04-22
Great course overall. That said, I didn’t love the mix of topics in 4. The content felt a little random, and that made it was difficult to feel like I was progressing. But it was still a great class.
Anonymous
star 4.0
2019-04-22
Solid. The last few weeks felt like we were "running out the clock" - the last couple lessons felt a bit as though they were stretched out to fill time (I say this as a *huge* fan of you guys - the logical focus of the class is wonderful).
Alla Dupont
star 5.0
2019-04-22
Difficult level compared to 1-3 but well covered
Lenore Salazar
star 5.0
2019-03-25
I was remiss in not leaving this review after I finished taking Level 3 with Rolando Gonzalez. He is an excellent instructor and I look forward to repeating Level 4 with him. I usually take each level twice so I can proceed with confidence. I am almost 80 (most students are many decades younger) so that for me, this practice is best. I imagine most people don't need to take the class twice. I probably could go on to the next level easily but I love going to classes at Berges and Rolando is so good, engaging, and has a fine sense of humor. Lenore Salazar
Victoria
star 5.0
2019-03-25
Very thorough, fun and interactive! I can feel myself making progress and understanding more over time.
Matthew Cruz
star 5.0
2019-03-20
Excellent content. We were to encouraged to speak comfortably.
Julia L.
star 5.0
2019-03-20
I enjoyed this Level 4 class as much as the previous 3 classes. All the material is presented in a form which promotes understanding. This course also offered ample opportunities for practice.
Toby Spinks
star 5.0
2019-03-19
This is my favorite class. I took it twice.
Anonymous
star 5.0
2019-02-25
The class was very good. All students were at a similar level. The teacher was knowledgeable, experienced and had a good sense of humor. So the class moved at a good pace.
Meghan Waltimire
star 5.0
2018-12-04
This was my second class with professor N. The material was definitely more challenging than level 3 but Alejandro took the time to run us through exercises and drills to really lock it in. Highly recommend.
James
star 4.0
2018-12-04
I started with Berges for Level 1 at the start of the year and have just completed Level 4. The material in this level seemed more complex, though the book does do a good job of explaining these complex topics (direct and indirect object pronouns etc.) The homework was useful as ever in helping practice. I also liked the short stories in the homework - it improved my confidence knowing that I could comprehend most of the text!
Thomas Jenner
star 5.0
2018-11-18
I am currently learning Spanish in any way I can including a meetup and investment in books. In reality I needed a structued approach with interaction which Berges provides including a test to gage my success. Well worth the commute from Connecticut.
Vincent Brancato
star 5.0
2018-11-16
This course is really well organized and presented with a great learning process
Kamen Genov
star 5.0
2018-11-14
Great presentation, clear for a student at my level, Mr Navarro is very kind and professional and a great teacher.
Anonymous
star 5.0
2018-11-14
The class was well-taught and planned. The text used is excellent. However, the final test is too long, contains trick questions, and some of the answers are debatable. It needs to be rewritten.
Laura
star 5.0
2018-10-30
Each class started with the opportunity to practice our conversation skills and was then followed by a grammar lesson. Maria was able to make the content very accessible and really deepen my appreciation for and confidence in speaking Spanish. I am looking forward to taking the next level with her.
Anu
star 4.0
2018-10-04
Good course overall! It is sometimes hard to retain very much when only meeting once a week, but it is still quite useful.
Anu
star 4.0
2018-10-04
Good course overall! It is sometimes hard to retain very much when only meeting once a week, but it is still quite useful.
Catherine Canavan
star 4.0
2018-09-20
This course was the first post-college Spanish grammar class I have taken. I found it to be challenging but not overly difficult. I believe the grammar topics were well chosen but I think there should have been more drills instead of the time spent reading the workbook aloud.
Dianne
star 5.0
2018-09-07
This was my 4th class at Berges. It was more challenging than the first 3 classes but I learned a lot and am happy with the content of all the classes that I have had thus far.
Carola Chase
star 5.0
2018-09-06
I enjoyed the class. Nelson kept up a quick pace. I learned a lot
Antra
star 5.0
2018-09-06
Great class!
Ariel
star 5.0
2018-09-06
An intensive and rewarding class!
Anonymous
star 4.0
2018-07-18
The course has a tremendous amount of material and I would have preferred less material and more time for this level.
Alyssa Blochlinger
star 5.0
2018-07-18
I haven't taken a course with Berges prior and placed into the Level 4 class. My instructor did a great job of refreshing my memory when class began. Throughout the class, we had meaningful conversations and I definitely have a thorough understanding of the topics we covered in Level 4. I enjoyed class so much that I've signed up for Level 5!
Anonymous
star 3.0
2018-07-18
I liked having a test at the end of the course and I really appreciated being able to schedule make up classes if I missed a session. The administration of the class was excellent. There were a few things that I felt were lacking. I would have liked more examples and opportunity to practice the verb conjugations. I felt as though the book we were provided would explain the rule itself and we would do a few practice exercises in class and for the homework, but I would have liked more practice. Also, I would have liked more listening comprehension exercises with native speakers.
Janet
star 5.0
2018-06-28
The teacher was excellent and everybody got an opportunity to grow .
Wendy
star 4.0
2018-06-28
It was very intense, but Rolando is such a good teacher. We did a lot of review which helped so much.
Sam
star 5.0
2018-06-20
its is simple, and step by step progress, easy way to break into any new language .I highly recommend it
Aphrodite
star 4.0
2018-06-13
Enjoyed the conversations with my peers while learning about direct objects and new tenses. I will continue to learn Spanish at Berges as it's a great location, enjoy receiving the newsletter emails and schedule options.
Yoshua
star 4.0
2018-05-13
Grammar is an inevitable if sometimes tiresome part of learning a language, and I think the best way to grapple with the rules and exceptions to rules is in a friendly, interactive small-group environment. Berges definitely provides that environment, and I feel I got a lot out of the class compared to trying to learn the same grammar on my own. I would have appreciated a forum to connect with other students outside of class hours, but otherwise the course is great.