Spanish for Travel & Tourism

Enhance your travel experiences in Spanish-speaking countries with conversational Spanish skills.

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"Worth every penny - Spanish skills transformed completely."

Mary Smith, NYC

students enrolled so far in 2026

How Berges Institute Helps Travelers:

Learn to build Spanish sentences, not just memorize phrases
Small group classes with native instructors from various countries
Build confidence communicating in Spanish-speaking destinations
Flexible online scheduling before your trip
Grammar foundation that lets you adapt to any situation
Exposure to different accents and regional variations

Frequently asked questions

I just need basic Spanish for an upcoming trip. Is this program too advanced?

Our program teaches conversational Spanish that's perfect for travelers. While we focus on building a real language foundation rather than just memorizing tourist phrases, this actually serves you better when unexpected situations arise. You'll be able to construct sentences and adapt, not just repeat rehearsed lines.

Do you teach travel-specific phrases and vocabulary?

We teach conversational Spanish through grammar and sentence-building that naturally includes travel situations - ordering food, asking directions, booking hotels, shopping, and more. The grammar foundation we provide lets you create sentences for any travel situation rather than being limited to scripted phrases.

How quickly can I prepare for a trip to Spain or Latin America?

For a basic travel foundation, we recommend at least 5-6 months of study before your trip. However, even a couple months of study will give you valuable skills and confidence. Many travelers continue learning after their trip once they experience the joy of communicating in Spanish.

Will I understand different Spanish accents in different countries?

Yes! Our instructors come from various Spanish-speaking countries, so you'll be exposed to different accents during your classes. We focus on teaching you clear, widely-understood Spanish while also helping you recognize regional variations.

Reviews from our students

John Miller

2024-04-22

I did not realize this was an online zoom course; and the course was ultimately cancelled and I couldn't choose another option as none of them worked with my schedule. The actual course is good and functioned as expected. There was no demand to actually do the homework; so it felt like it was too easy to cruise through, though. which is my one complaint about the actual class.

Anonymous

2024-04-18

Some teachers did a better job of speaking more in Spanish than others. But consistency is good amongst courses.

Penda Archer

2024-03-28

The course material was presented in an easy-to-follow manner. I learned at a nice pace and never felt confused or overwhelmed. The instructor explained the nuances of the language (for example, when to use ser vs estar). This is not an easy concept to learn from an app! The end result is that the grammatical rules make sense. I loved it!

Julia Austin

2024-03-27

This is an amazing course, I have learned so much! I have tried several different teachers throughout and all did an excellent job of teaching. Highly recommend whether you have any experience or not.

Melissa Cahill

2024-03-27

I liked the course. It's structured so that you learn enough to start conversing right away which is important to me as speaking is where I struggle the most. The homework is challenging but not too much. I can just do a little bit every day.

Robert Tansey

2024-03-26

Great course with great instructors! The Berges Graf Method just works. The beginning course is heavy on grammar and vocabulary and is conducted in English. There are 10 units in the curriculum, and a homework assignment at the end of each unit that is reviewed at the following lesson. The instructors go above and beyond the class materials and make the class interesting. The classes are online and small (up to 5 people) and the instructors get all the students involved. Highly recommended!

Nancy Pisciotti - PNW BOCES

2024-03-26

Thoroughly enjoyed Nelson's beginner Spanish class! I was a little skeptical about learning Spanish virtually but could not have been more surprised and pleased with the classes! Nelson was AMAZING!! He made the learning fun and engaging - and was extremely patient (which I appreciated!) Would highly recommend this course - would highly recommend Nelson!

Dan Novak - PNW BOCES

2024-03-26

The material is similar to any you might encounter in a typical language course but the instructor(s) really were the ones to make it come alive. In the beginning, before the group and the instructor got to know each other well, a lot of time was spent going over the correct answers to the homework, which reduced the amount of time to focus ahead if homework concepts were clear with the whole group. As time progressed and the instructor got to know the group better, the homework review became more dynamic and engaging. I think this was more due to the structure of the lesson than the instructor. The book and other course material was very good and the support and flexibility from the organization was great.

Fred Ende - PNW BOCES

2024-03-26

A fantastic starter course. I learned a significant amount!

Donna Gedeon

2024-03-19

I enjoyed the class with Maria, she was always very cheerful and by reviewing the class work and homework the class stayed organized and the 90 minutes went by quickly and I was never bored. Also I liked the way she utilized the screen share to review the materials. She also made sure everyone was engaged by calling on everyone to answers questions and participate.