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Mary Smith, NYC

Spanish for Dating & Relationships

Build deeper connections and communicate authentically with Spanish-speaking partners, dates, or potential matches.

A woman taking a Spanish class via Zoom from her couch

How Berges Institute Helps in Relationships:

  • Learn natural, conversational Spanish through the Graf Method
  • Build confidence having meaningful conversations in Spanish
  • Small group classes with native Spanish-speaking instructors
  • Learn Spanish from multiple countries and cultures
  • Flexible online classes that fit your schedule
  • Foundation for communicating with your partner's family
Learning Spanish for Dating & Relationships online with Berges Institute

Frequently asked questions

My partner speaks Spanish. Will this help me communicate with their family?

Absolutely! Learning Spanish shows respect and commitment to your partner and their family. Conversational Spanish allows you to participate in family gatherings, understand conversations, and build genuine relationships with your partner's Spanish-speaking relatives.

How long until I can have meaningful conversations with my Spanish-speaking partner?

Basic conversations can happen within 10-15 months, but deeper, more nuanced discussions about feelings, plans, and experiences typically develop around the 16-24 month mark as you reach intermediate proficiency. Every bit of Spanish you learn immediately improves your communication.

Do you teach romantic or relationship-specific Spanish?

We teach conversational Spanish that naturally includes expressing feelings, discussing relationships, and sharing personal experiences. The grammar foundation we provide lets you express your own thoughts rather than relying on pre-made phrases, which is essential for authentic communication.

Can learning Spanish really help my relationship?

Many students report that learning their partner's language strengthens their relationship significantly. It shows commitment, allows you to connect with extended family, understand cultural context, and communicate when your partner prefers Spanish for emotional or important conversations.

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Reviews from our students

Jessie Davidson
2025-11-26
Great teachers, easy to follow lessons and engaging homework. Definitely feel the progress coming along!
Crystal Taylor
2025-11-21
Appreciate the flexibility of classes available & being able to choose another class instead of missing a session is a great option. Both instructors I have experienced were helpful and patient and they did a good job of covering class material in time allotted. The work seems appropriate and the material is suitable for beginners although I think it is more helpful having been exposed to the language in another setting. This class is a good basic start for someone wanting to get a better grasp on language.
Alina B.
2025-11-20
I took Spanish for Absolute Beginners with María Chanamé and I am very pleased with this course. María’s classes are a good mix of learning & having fun. She’s adding a lot of insights to each lesson that you can only get from a native speaker. I like that she’s very attentive to every student in class; I never felt that I was being left out. María always has that positive and upbeat energy that makes the whole class a joy to listen & participate.
Annette Son
2025-11-20
The class is very engaging, open communication between the professor and students, easy to follow and not too overwhelming.
Angela Christine
2025-11-18
My instructor is Juan Carlos. He is a very good teacher. He’s very patient, clear and has a good sense of humor, which makes learning fun. I feel very encouraged and I’m learning so much. I really have improved my Spanish in this short time thanks to how well Juan Carlos teaches the curriculum. The curriculum is very well put together and easy to follow. I’m looking forward to taking more classes.
Liya Kavaliova
2025-11-12
I am really impressed by the course. I can see how my Spanish is becoming better every week. I didn’t study online before that, and I didn’t know what to expect. But I am really satisfied with Berges ! Thank you guys, for your job, and special thanks for Maria , my teacher!!!
Gaylin Gates
2025-11-07
I think the length of each lesson is just about perfect for the amount of time I have to devote to studying each week, including the homework. The instructor, Juan Carlos is very congenial and sets a good pace during our class sessions. I especially like that he actively encourages questions from the students. He also relates his personal experience as a language learner and solicits input from class members. The course curriculum covers exactly the material I want, since many self-study courses and materials are lacking in fundamental grammar. I do wish there was a little more emphasis on speaking and especially listening comprehension.
Candace Freeman
2025-11-07
The material is comprehensive to get you started speaking, able to have practical conversations in the first couple weeks.
Megan Herbst
2025-11-03
love it, Maria is a great teacher!
lisa mccool
2025-11-02
I have been really happy with the classes and my teacher, Juan Carlos, is wonderful. The class size has allowed for a lot of one on one attention, which is greatly appreciated. I look forward to continuing my studies here
Casey Muldoon
2025-10-26
I’ve learned a lot, have a lot more confidence in speaking Spanish. I speak it more often to Spanish speakers and less intimidated in speaking Spanish IRL. The flexibility to take a make up class later in the week with another teacher is amazing! Sometimes the Friday make up class doesn’t have anyone else there so it’s like a private class!!!