Reviews from our students
Sharon Payne
I learned a great deal from the course.. I learned more in these weeks than I did in high school and college when I was forced to take a Spanish class..
Dorine B.
This is a great course to take if you really want to begin speaking Spanish. There were many concepts taught that would allow having basic Spanish conversations immediately. The course manual was also very helpful as I still refer to it to study while taking level 2. I highly recommend this course whether you need a refresher or want to learn Spanish.
Amiela Roasa
I like how this course is precise with their graf learning method. It also makes spanish easier and fun to learn.
Daniel Tamer
The course was great for me to start learning Spanish! I already signed up for level 2. The homework was definitely a huge part of the course and you will fall behind if you do not do it but I found it enjoyable. I also was able to practice concepts I learned with my girlfriend who is fluent which I think was helpful. Overall, this is exactly what I was looking for (something to launch my Spanish learning beyond simple flashcards or a duo lingo equivalent). My only complaint is that the 10th course is just a review of the exam (takes place between 9th and 10th classes) and I feel more content could be covered by having another class worth of content and pushing out the exam to after the 10th class.
Ken Foster
Great instructor, always full of energy and enthusiasm. I’ve tried to learn Spanish several times before but this time it seems to be working, due, particularly, to the way it is organized and builds on knowledge in a logical progression.
Vivian Kong
The in-person course was very efficient and I picked up basic Spanish in an incredible amount of time. An hour and a half passes by so quickly. The method they teach you makes a lot of sense to me.
Jennifer Fung
Rolando was a great instructor! The textbook and lessons were clear and paced well.
Mayte G.
The class was awesome! The method of teaching used was better than all my years of Spanish I took in middle school and high school, and made me feel so much more confident in my ability to continue relearning the language.
Scott Neal
Was a great beginner class and I learned a lot. I've already recommended this class to a few people.
Anonymous
Great course! I started with no knowledge of Spanish and now feel like I can hold very basic conversations after only ten weeks of class.
Jazmin Vergara
This course is fantastic if you are looking for basically one on one tutoring. The instructor goes through each section basically just following all the homework provided and every single line of the textbook. She may use some graphics, but I personally need out of the textbook references and making conversations that are easy to remember. The instructor did the basic, but I’m looking for an instructor that really brings you in and tries to educate you on why it’s pronounced that way or helps you to memorize the topics. I forget things easily and always made shortcuts so I could remember, but as Professors do in a class of two people - I would be put on the spot and blank. I was hoping to find a learning community, but I think the most I found here was a resources textbook and someone to read it to me.
Richard Ledbetter
The course was excellent and fun!
Christine Morga
This was a great course with Alejandro. I had studied Spanish years ago, but forgot most of what I'd learned. Alejandro is a great teacher- patient and fun with his lessons. I've already begun Spanish II!
Karl Greenberg
I think Berges is great. I did not expect that, as I'm fairly skeptical about these things, but it was a really good experience, and the course materials were quite well organized and the quizzes were challenging. I look forward to the second level.
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.
