Reviews from our students
Brenda Burdick
The course gives a good structure to learn Spanish. I do use other resources to fill-in and this is reasonable as the course price is affordable and learning anything like a language must come from a myriad of experiences. The structure this course provides if vital and this program also gives me the necessary building blocks. The online flexiliblity of the course offers with 'live' classroom availability is important for learning, as well. Excellent foundation provided where I do not believe you can get anywhere else especially at this price point.
Crystal Hilliard
I was originally intimidated about starting level one. Because since it was only 10 classes I assumed it would be very fast-paced. I did not know if would not be able to keep up and understand so I was already doubting myself. My instructor Monica was awesome , she went at a great speed any many things from high were starting to come back.
I was able to understand quicker than I thought, but you REALLY must practice outside of the once per week class to keep your mind from forgetting. Level 1 was very fun, . I passed my exam!!!! I am ready for level 2.
Rebecca Murray
I loved my class experience with Marian. The flexibility with scheduling is a huge advantage, and I'm encouraged by how much content I'm already able to comprehend during my day to day experience. I scheduled the next unit!
Diana Minor
I have recently completed Level 1 for Beginners. I am very happy with the courses so far and feel I have learned a lot. I was able to have simple conversations with other students in class using the words we had learned. I need more to be able to actually converse with friends or strangers so I have already signed up for Level 2. I am older so learning something new does not come as fast as when I was younger.
Steven Fedorovsky
Well structured and informative course
Trina Thompson
En general, el nivel de español para principiantes absolutos es de cinco estrellas más A+++.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
David Shutoff
I thoroughly enjoyed this course and felt like I made great progress over the 10 lessons. I appreciated the small group size which always allowed for lots of interaction with fellow students and the opportunity to ask as many questions as needed of the instructor. I have tried learning on apps like Duolingo before and while that route is obviously less expensive, I did not find it to be nearly as effective as Berges. I'm looking forward to continuing with Unit 2!
Micheal Smith
I felt like that the course materials and pace of instruction was perfect for a beginner level student.
Cynthia Borgen
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.
Lisa Dwyer
I learned a ton in my Spanish 1 beginner course. Yuli was a fantastic teacher.
Alyssa Griffin
Berges Institute provides a great service for adult learners who need to learn a language from the very beginning at their own pace and around their own schedule. The first course provided a very solid foundation!
Nivya Sharma
I am very impressed with the course structure and competence of Instructors. The classes were super interactive. Being a newbie, I started this course on a nervous and self-doubting note. However, I feel very confident speaking basic Spanish after finishing it. Highly recommended for anyone willing to embark on this journey!
Marcia Quinones
Despite joining Berges in November 2023, I haven’t managed to get past the first lesson due to scheduling issues with work and home. I’m trying again, starting July 1st. My classes will be different times and instructors in an event to work around my crazy schedule.
So far I like it, especially being able to watch a video of each class….that’s very helpful. I pray I’m able to complete level one without stopping. Sorry I wasn’t able to give more of a detailed description of the course and instructors.
Marcia Q
Vijayan Nair
The class was very interactive and very informative
Michel Larocque
It is the best méthode to learn languages
Rama Nelluri - AXCIOM
The Spanish beginner's course was very well organized and covered all that's needed for a beginner to learn.
The instructor Juan Carlos was very good at teaching and helped making us understand and reviewing the materials on weekly bases.
Samoa Shang - ACXIOM
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.
Eleni Bozhiqi
I loved doing these classes. I think they were very insightful & super effective in learning. I definitely 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.