Reviews from our students
Barbara Lawrence
The class and teacher are very helpful! I feel that I am receiving a well executed plan for learning a basis for understanding and speaking the language. It is important for me to have accountability in some way; so the weekly class, with homework helps me stay motivated and committed to studying.
Carolyn Frith
Fun class. The teachers are very nice and encouraging.
Chung s.
Really love the pacing of the class and my teacher Silas is great!
Brit L.
As someone who spoke absolutely no Spanish beyond sí / no / gracias, this class provided the foundation for exponential improvement and comprehension that has been extremely rewarding.
Anonymous
This is an easy on line class that moves quickly into using the words in Spanish from the first class. I am just in the beginner class but the lessons are well planned to give a structure to the grammar and my instructor is very supportive. I am enjoying the on line class very much.
Paula Cerdas
This has been an excellent class. At least for me it moves at the perfect pace. We cover a lot of material, but not so quickly that I would fall behind. I had taken a bit of spanish in middle school about 20 years ago, and having that foundation was helpful, but this class was mostly new material anyway. The teacher was very friendly and helpful, and I liked the other class members I was learning with. It's been great struggling, succeeding, and improving alongside a group.
Samuel B.
This has been a excellent course. I enjoy the instruction from Claudia Montoya. She very knowledgeable, engaging and friendly. I wish I had done this sooner.
Hardwick Johnson
This course was exactly the right one for my level. The pacing and breadth of instructional content was very good for helping me build basic skills to continue learning. The instructors that I have experienced have all been very knowledgeable, patient and helpful.
Alexandra Anderson
Overall I found the structure of the introductory course to be very good. The topics and vocabulary seemed well matched. However, I do wish that the text book provided more in-class exercises that are separate from the homework exercises. More is always better when learning a language. Completing weekly homework that is a duplicate of what is done is class is not the most effective way of learning a language. Variety and repetition are the keys.
Susan E.
I was hesitant to take classes online but have thrilled with the Berges classes. I moved to Madrid at 56 with zero Spanish. I appreciate that this program started at the very beginning and met me where I'm at. I feel supported and encouraged. I find them to be small and much more personal than I expected. I have taken classes with several different teaches and without exception, they are positive, organized and effective. I find the program clear and supportive. I especially like the corresponding workbooks and homework assignments. I plan to continue with the program as I see it as a great value.
Martha Hao
The Beginners class is perfect! The classes are small-size, so it allows the teacher to focus on the students one-on-one. I like how there's enough homework in-between (it forces you to study), so that you're held accountable in reviewing the answers the next class.
I highly recommend Gloria Alveal! She is very professional, knowledgeable, and patient. Whenever I reschedule a class, I always try to reschedule to another one of her classes!
Lehra Samadhi
I originally skipped level 1 and started with level 2 because I already had the bacis down, but since the monthly membership allows me to take any class I want, whenever I want, I decide to try some level 1 classes for extra practice and thought they were great. I ended up learning something new in each class.
Patty Enright
The program has been outstanding since my initial contact.
The website and materials are clear and easy to navigate.
The material/learnings move quickly and always reinforced with homework.
the price is VERY attractive.
The learning group size perfect.
Convenient moveable classes (and greta video classes)
From time to time the instructor may change but the training is similar so no break in continuity
Salsa Bermudez is wonderful.
Gloria is a breath of fresh air- smart and a great teacher too.
Terrific balance of learning and speaking to reinforce the subject matter.
1000% recommend
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.