Reviews from our students
Cheryl Muzio
It’s basically a good solid foundation.
Jane Holston
I have been extremely pleased with my first beginning Spanish class with Berges Institute… in particular, with the incredible teaching skills of my instructor, Gloria. I would definitely recommend her class to any beginner student who has almost given up on ever learning to speak Spanish!!!
Kathie W.
I've tried learning Spanish several times, but in the first few lessons with Berges I'm finally understanding and progressing. Really enjoying the experience.
Cari Kamp
I am wonderfully surprised at how well this online course is. The instructors are all very knowledgeable and teach in an easy to understand and simple way. I would highly recommend this company and course to anyone wanting to learn Spanish. The online zoom classes are live so it is like you are in a classroom. I purchased the book on Amazon and I suggest that instead of just the online book. I write all of my homework and notes in the book.
Dean T.
The content is incredibly clear and straight forward to work through. Our teacher Gaston is excellent. A super lovely person who is passionate about what he does and wants you to succeed. Key signs of a good teacher!
The only point change id like to see an option for 2 or even 3 classes a week rather than just the one. It doesn't seem so straight forward to accomplish this in a way that makes sense, even with the unlimited class option.
Jahmare Anthony
Ideal for starters
The pace works well for quicker leaning
Igor Zolotusky
I'm learning a lot and appreciate learning the grammar vs. Duolingo.
Maureen Lewis
This was a fantastic way to learn beginning spanish. The virtual class format was interactive, the course material well done and easy to understand. In particular, Felipe, the instructor was outstanding. Highly recommend this course.
My only suggestion would be a 2X/week course format (same week duration) to enable students to absorb the fairly aggressive amount of material better and to enable more speaking in spanish opportunity.
BARONICA Moses
The classes are both informative and open for questions and further elaboration if something is a little confusing. My Teacher Felipe is both patient and knowledgable. The homework is challenging but has taught me a lot. I am truly enjoying the class.
Mucho Gracias!!!
Donna Opuszynski
I found the course very informative.
Scott Hudson
I have thoroughly enjoyed this Beginner Spanish class and look forward to continuing my Spanish studies. Professor Nelson Navarrete is hilarious, I hope he teaches the next level!
Richard Cuffaro
tutors pay attention to detail
Raj Chandat
Very nice method of teaching basic language, the professor is very professional and polite.
John Maxwell
Enjoying the class and Gloria is doing a great job
Elena Naskova
Despite previous attempts to learn Spanish, my current progress is significantly better due to the well-structured curriculum and exceptional instruction.
Robert L.
This course is great for a beginner. Gloria is an amazing teacher that is patient with her students while also being demanding enough of us to make us learn.
Lisa Terry
After years of trying to learn languages on my own, I decided to devote some time to a course. My good friend said that the Berges Institute had very good pedagogy, so I gave it a try. I was very stimulated by and engaged with the lesson material and feel like I'm off to a good start! The ease of picking a class time that suited me was really good, and the ability to schedule makeups or finding class videos to watch helped me with the two times I couldn't make a class.
Christine Dasco
I can't say enough positive things about the Berges program and about my wonderful professora, Gloria.
The sequence of the course flows in a way that is logical and accessible. I am genuinely learning and making breakthroughs with my speaking and comprehension that I hadn't been able to attain with language learning apps. I love how easy it is to reschedule classes. That works so well for my sporadic schedule.
And Gloria is amazing. She is patient, positive, encouraging, and has a warmth and authenticity that makes it truly a joy to learn from her.
Abraham Proffitt
This is a very well organized and effective course! The beginner course was more than an introduction - it actually got me closer to real conversational Spanish. I used Duolingo and other apps for years with little progress, but this course actually helped me form conversations and built my confidence speaking Spanish!
For beginners like me, I recommend taking the course until the end. From my experience, this helped me a lot starting from the basics of Spanish and how to use it. It is fast paced and requires a significant time investment for necessary memorization and the book and written exercises work well for retention.
I only wish it was more than 1 day/week!
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to learn Spanish with Berges?
Most students become conversational after completing five levels (about 12-15 months of regular classes).
I've never studied Spanish before. Is this right for me?
Yes! We designed our Beginners level specifically for people with zero Spanish experience.
Will I be embarrassed in class as a beginner?
No. All Beginners students start at zero. Our instructors 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). We teach standard Spanish, so what you learn works wherever Spanish is spoken.
Are classes recorded?
No. Classes are live only, which protects everyone's privacy and keeps students comfortable speaking up.
Do I need to keep my camera on?
Yes. Classes are live and interactive. Your instructor and classmates need to see you, just as you see them.
How old do I need to be to enroll?
Our classes are for adults. If you're 16 or 17, you can enroll as long as a parent or legal guardian accepts our terms on your behalf.
