Spanish classes in Downers Grove

Take Spanish classes near Downers Grove with an online teacher. All our classes are live and synchronous.

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"Worth every penny - Spanish skills transformed completely."

Mary Smith, NYC

32,000+ students

How it works

1. Find a class that works for you and enroll. You can book more classes now or later.

2. Follow the instructions to join the video conference room on the day of your class.

Reviews from our students

Christopher Arcitio

5.0

2021-01-19

Excellent instructor. I’m taking the second course with Edgardo because of how well the first course went. Good course set up and enough time to learn a lot. Would definitely recommend to my colleagues and friends.

Alice Greene

4.0

2021-07-05

Julia is great. The curriculum works well. I would have valued a bit more learning around everyday phrases and some basic aids to communicating, such as what I believe is a very commonly used verb quierer and tips like tener que. I am now learning about these in a different format that I am trying, which is more about learning to speak and comprehend, quickly. I suggest including the key verbs --- with reflexives, of course, we need llarmarse and levantarse, but do we really need to prioritize verbs for shaving and putting on makeup? Nonetheless, I am using what I learned with Julia a lot, and I would recommend to anyone the foundational benefits provided by Berges and Julia.

Jillian McManus

5.0

2021-07-16

I enjoyed this Level 1 class. It was exactly where I needed to start and felt the pace of the class was perfect.

Anonymous

5.0

2020-09-28

This was a great online course to start learning more Spanish. I definitely got a lot out of the class and really enjoyed my professor and classmates.

Anonymous

5.0

2020-11-20

I had a very good experience with my first Berges Institute course. I liked how the course was organized, the clear topics and focus provided through the pdf textbook and the regular (weekly) class meetings.

Emily Hope

5.0

2023-04-19

I enjoyed the pace of this course. Lots of stuff to remember but it was manageable. Looking forward to my next lesson! Loved that most classes were pretty small and I was able to get lots of practice speaking Spanish.

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.

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