Spanish classes in Oakland

Take Spanish classes near Oakland 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

Julia S.
2024-04-29
I can't believe how far I have come in just 10 weeks of Spanish class through Berges. With the small group size of each class, I'm able to ask every question that comes up, review all of my homework, and get lots of practice speaking Spanish with my classmates and professor. Speaking of professors, I can not speak highly enough of Rolando. He is engaging, clear, and has lots of ways to explain the language that help me make sense of how it's different than English. This makes Spanish feel more natural to me, as opposed to always trying to translate in my head. I'm so grateful that my friend recommended Berges to me, and I recommend it to everyone who asks about my new found linguistic skills! Don't hesitate - just commit to a class once a week and you'll be amazed at how quickly you can navigate a simple conversation with another Spanish speaker.
Sonja Neve
2024-04-23
So far, I have had a great experience with the Berges Institute and my teacher Claudia! The course for beginners is well paced and small classes allow for lots of conversation practice. Claudia is very patient and covers material thoroughly, practicing key vocab and rules until we understand.
Anonymous
2024-04-18
Some teachers did a better job of speaking more in Spanish than others. But consistency is good amongst courses.
Cynthia Borgen
2024-07-17
I really like the immediate feedback that is available for the video classes. So far, I have enjoyed the format of the classes and the progress I've made in speaking Spanish.
Michel Larocque
2024-06-21
It is the best méthode to learn languages
Samoa Shang - ACXIOM
2024-06-20
This was an amazing course, and it gave me an opportunity to learn the basics of Spanish and how it works. The course is very beginner friendly, and the teacher was excellent.

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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