Spanish for Travel & Tourism

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

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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

Learning Spanish for Travel & Tourism online with Berges Institute

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

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!!!