Conversational Spanish for Beginners

How Berges Institute Helps Beginning Students:

Grammar-based Graf Method designed specifically for adult learners

Start speaking Spanish from your very first class

Small group classes (3-8 students) with personalized attention

Native Spanish-speaking instructors

Structured curriculum that builds skills logically

Flexible online classes to fit your schedule

FAQ

I've never studied Spanish before. Is this right for me?

Absolutely! Our beginner program is designed specifically for people with no prior Spanish experience. We start from the very basics and build your skills systematically. Many of our most successful students started as complete beginners.

How is the Graf Method different from apps like Duolingo?

Apps use inductive methods that make you guess patterns from pictures and examples. The Graf Method teaches grammar rules explicitly first, then you practice them. Research shows adults learn faster when they understand the rules before applying them, rather than trying to figure them out through immersion.

How long until I can have basic conversations in Spanish?

Most beginners can handle simple conversations within 10-15 months of regular study. You'll start with basic sentences and simple exchanges, then progressively build to more complex conversations as your vocabulary and grammar knowledge grows.

What if I fall behind or need extra help?

Our small class sizes ensure you get individual attention from your instructor. If you miss a class, you can often make it up with another group at your level. We also offer additional resources and practice materials to support your learning.

Steven Fedorovsky

5.0

2024-10-02

Well structured and informative course

Fred Ende - PNW BOCES

5.0

2024-03-26

A fantastic starter course. I learned a significant amount!

Marcia Quinones

5.0

2024-06-24

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

TaSheema Taylor

3.0

2024-02-21

Overall the course is good. The reason for the 3 stars is due to having 3 different instructors within the 10weeks. All 3 instructors has different teaching styles. Although each new instructor tried to make the transition seamless the overall experience of the course was impacted by needing to readjust to each teachers style.

Rama Nelluri - AXCIOM

5.0

2024-06-20

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.

Alyssa Griffin

5.0

2024-07-14

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!

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