Reviews from our students
BARONICA Moses
The classes are both informative and open for questions and further elaboration if something is a little confusing. My Teacher Felipe is both patient and knowledgable. The homework is challenging but has taught me a lot. I am truly enjoying the class.
Mucho Gracias!!!
Donna Opuszynski
I found the course very informative.
Scott Hudson
I have thoroughly enjoyed this Beginner Spanish class and look forward to continuing my Spanish studies. Professor Nelson Navarrete is hilarious, I hope he teaches the next level!
Richard Cuffaro
tutors pay attention to detail
Raj Chandat
Very nice method of teaching basic language, the professor is very professional and polite.
John Maxwell
Enjoying the class and Gloria is doing a great job
Elena Naskova
Despite previous attempts to learn Spanish, my current progress is significantly better due to the well-structured curriculum and exceptional instruction.
Robert L.
This course is great for a beginner. Gloria is an amazing teacher that is patient with her students while also being demanding enough of us to make us learn.
Lisa Terry
After years of trying to learn languages on my own, I decided to devote some time to a course. My good friend said that the Berges Institute had very good pedagogy, so I gave it a try. I was very stimulated by and engaged with the lesson material and feel like I'm off to a good start! The ease of picking a class time that suited me was really good, and the ability to schedule makeups or finding class videos to watch helped me with the two times I couldn't make a class.
Christine Dasco
I can't say enough positive things about the Berges program and about my wonderful professora, Gloria.
The sequence of the course flows in a way that is logical and accessible. I am genuinely learning and making breakthroughs with my speaking and comprehension that I hadn't been able to attain with language learning apps. I love how easy it is to reschedule classes. That works so well for my sporadic schedule.
And Gloria is amazing. She is patient, positive, encouraging, and has a warmth and authenticity that makes it truly a joy to learn from her.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to learn Spanish with this method?
Most students become conversational after completing 5 levels (about 12-15 months of regular classes).
I've never studied Spanish before. Is this right for me?
Yes! Most of our students are complete beginners. We designed our Beginners classes specifically for people with zero Spanish experience.
Will I be embarrassed in class as a beginner?
No. All Beginners students start at zero. Our teachers create a supportive environment where making mistakes is part of learning.
How is this different from Spanish apps?
We teach grammar rules first, then practice. Apps make you guess patterns. Our method is faster for adults.
Do you teach Castilian or Latin American Spanish?
Spanish is one language with regional differences, mostly accent and a handful of everyday words, just like any other language. We teach standard Spanish, so what you learn works wherever it's spoken.
Are classes recorded?
No. Classes are live and not recorded, for student privacy and to keep speaking practice pressure-free.
How old do I need to be to enroll?
Our classes are for adults. The one exception: if you're 16 or 17, you can enroll as long as a parent or legal guardian accepts our terms on your behalf.
Can I change levels?
Yes! Just send us a message through our Help Center.
