Reviews from our students
Monica Kirschner
I am really enjoying this class and I have learned so much!!
Shelley Eckvahl
Very helpful way to begin your learn Spanish. Nice instructors. Very convenient to be able to reschedule classes when schedule conflicts arise. I look forward to continuing my studies here. Also the homework is very helpful.
Anonymous
For those beginners like me, I recommend that you should take this course until the end. For my experience, this helped me a lot starting from the basics of Spanish and how to use it. Teachers were very nice and approachable.
Mary Bird
This is a very well organized and effective course. It is fast paced and requires a significant time investment for necessary memorization. The book and written exercises work well for retention and seeing what you don’t know. Our instructor, Rolando, was excellent. He kept our attention and explained things well. Highly recommend.
Helene Ciappetta
This beginner course was better than an introduction. I feel ready for my vacation with an overview of basic language. The instructor was so prepared and patient. Thank you for this opportunity at such a reasonable price.
Nicole Maher
I am loving the class and am learning so much! And the teacher is really fun! I have tried online apps before but that format is helping me truly learn. Finally!
Bruce Karmazin
The content and pace of the class feels about right.
Mekeba Sutton
The classes are amazing. As well as the instructors. I wish it was more than once a week. The lessons are very thorough and it helps work with a native Spanish speaking instructor.
Jennifer Taylor
GREAT intro course taught by a native Spanish speaker. Not only was there a textbook for the class, but slides presented the material slightly differently - making it a lot easier to understand and remember. PLUS it was easy to reschedule classes when life happens, making it so you don't miss any material.
carl jones
I am loving the class and having homework to do helps a lot. The teacher is very good and putting in the work and learning is what you have to do.
Peter Bull
I had done some self-study before joining the Berges beginners' course by listening to the free Language Transfer course by Mihalis Eleftheriou. This primer definitely gave me a head start with the Berges course, and maybe at the start it felt a little slow for me. Nonethetheless, it was very beneficial fo me to be able to interact with a native Spanish-speaking teacher as well as my classmates. It has already given me the confidence to engage in short basic conversations on my trips to Spain.
Luana is an excellent teacher, but on the occasions where I had to use a different teacher I found them all helpful and positive and learnt different things from each. It was also enjoyable to meet virtually with a range of other Spanish students around the world.
Jennifer Taylor
Since it had been over 20 years since I had taken Spanish, I needed to be able to start back at the beginning. This is a genuine beginner class, and it's been a great learning experience! To start, the class is being taught by a native speaker - which makes a HUGE difference. From being able to say what is formal, to what's ACTUALLY said in day to day (and how it may differ from country to country!), and hearing the correct pronunciation - that aspect is a game changer. REALLY looking forward to testing out what I've learned in the real world!
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.
