"Worth every penny - Spanish skills transformed completely."
Mary Smith, NYC
Spanish for Construction & Trades
Our grammar-based approach gives you the language foundation to give instructions, discuss safety procedures, and build better working relationships with your team.
How Berges Institute Helps Construction Professionals:
- Build Spanish sentence-construction skills with the Graf Method
- Small group classes with native Spanish-speaking instructors
- Learn to give clear instructions and explanations in Spanish
- Flexible online classes that work with your schedule
- Foundation for learning trade-specific vocabulary
- Practice speaking Spanish from day one
Frequently asked questions
I need to give safety instructions and manage crews. Will this help?
Yes. Our grammar-based approach teaches you to construct Spanish sentences, which means you can give instructions, explain procedures, and discuss safety matters. Once you have conversational fluency, you'll be able to communicate clearly with your crew, even if you need to occasionally look up specific trade terms.
Do you teach construction-specific vocabulary and terms?
We teach conversational Spanish through grammar and sentence-building. The specialized construction vocabulary and trade terms can be learned more easily once you have this conversational foundation. Many construction professionals supplement with industry-specific word lists.
How quickly can I start communicating with my Spanish-speaking workers?
Most students can handle basic workplace conversations within 10-15 months of regular study. You'll be able to give simple instructions, ask questions, and explain tasks. The grammar foundation we provide makes continuing to learn construction-specific vocabulary natural and intuitive.
Can this help me run a safer, more efficient job site?
Absolutely. Being able to communicate clearly in Spanish improves safety, efficiency, and morale on job sites. You'll be able to give instructions directly, understand concerns, and build better working relationships with Spanish-speaking crew members.
Reviews from our students
Thomas Pritchard
2026-03-17
I think the method of instruction is good however the course was still challenging for me having never studied the language before. I would like to see opportunities for additional learning like optional study groups with other students to practice and to reinforce the learning.
That said I enjoyed the course and will consider taking the next level course once I feel I have mastered this material. At this point (week 8) I am still stuggling to memorize all the vocab and the conjugation rules.
Romualda Jachtorowicz
2026-03-16
I’m very pleased with the beginner classes I’ve been taking. I had tried language apps before, but this program is so much better. My main reason for signing up was to finally understand the grammar, and these classes have absolutely delivered on that. Our teacher is excellent—professional, patient, and very clear. She explains grammar concepts in a way that makes them click, answers all our questions, and even prepares extra materials to reinforce tricky points. I also appreciate the homework; it’s purposeful and helps me practice what we learn in class. Overall, I’ve made real, noticeable progress in my Spanish, and I feel much more confident with the grammar that used to confuse me.
Also, the website is very well organized. I really like that you can easily join another group if your schedule conflicts.
Kelli Beyer
2026-03-15
I have taken classes from multiple different instructors and they have all been great in their own way. I personally prefer some more than others, but regardless they all have helped me grow a lot and I am picking up so much on my Spanish! Gracias!
Livinus Bazira
2026-03-14
Beginners' level is so practical and helpful to give out good foundations in learning new language.
Jacqueline Lake
2026-03-12
I have enjoyed the classes. They are structured and there is a lot of repetition which helps me to learn the language.
Anne Cole
2026-03-12
The programme has taken us through a logical and enjoyable way of beginners Spanish. I have enjoyed working with the group and Monica is an excellent teacher. She is very knowlegdeable, approachable and empathetic. I have tried learning via apps, but there is nothing like having someone who can explain things and answer questions.
Roman V.
2026-03-11
The method is incredibly effective. I feel that I’ve retained most of the skills we learned—and we covered a lot. The classes are engaging while remaining focused and content-rich. It was well worth the time and money. The instructor, Monica Negron, is excellent.
Ciera Lisser
2026-03-10
Easier to manuver zoom meetings, easy to reschedule classes w/out missing a lesson. Teachers very good
Stephen Hill
2026-03-10
Class is informative, teacher is patient and passionate. Easy to change classes if something comes up
Thomas Pritchard
2026-03-07
I’ve enjoyed the class. The pace was about right. Fast enough to challenge but not so fast that I could not keep up. The instructors were knowledgeable and encouraging.
Marcia Macgugan
2026-03-05
For me this class is too crowded - too much to take in, remember and find time to do homework each week. However, I am Australian and doing this in the middle of the day, so have found that challenging as it often conflicts with other things going on during the day so feel that has also impacted my enjoyment of the class.
The teacher is OK but I would like less content and more opportunities to practise the "conversations" , rather than going through the theory, which I know is important but simple conversations might enforce it better than reading what's already written in the unit.
Randall S.
2026-03-05
I had no idea what to expect form this course, but I was very pleasantly surprised with the quality of the course, the small size of the class (usually about 5 students) and the amazing instructor, Juan Carlos Alverez, who has been so encouraging and helpful. I hope to take further Spanish classes from Berges Institute.
Samantha philip
2026-03-04
Claudia is awesome!!! Would really recommend for someone who wants to learn Spanish but in a structured way
Michael Sklar
2026-03-01
Very good introduction to Spanish. Great for the complete beginner or for someone with a very basic knowledge of Spanish. Good instructors, good class participation and interesting content. Highly recommended!
YingHsuan Chen
2026-03-01
I really enjoyed this online Spanish class. The level of difficulty is very suitable for beginners like me. It focuses on the most fundamental concepts, which makes it easy to follow and build a strong foundation. The lessons are clear, structured, and not overwhelming. I feel more confident starting my Spanish learning journey after taking this course.
Sarina Ussach
2026-02-24
I feel this class is moving very quickly for “beginner” Spanish, but Rolando makes it more fun.
Anne Hannah
2026-02-22
Excellent course with an excellent instructor. The way the material is presented really aligns with how I think, which made retention much easier. I will definitely continue with additional levels.
Kelly Allen
2026-02-22
This Spanish program is so well run. Because all the instructors teach the same lesson plan from week to week, I am taking the classes at a faster pace and try to take 3-4 classes each week. Thus far, I've worked with five different instructors and every one of the them have been very qualified and helpful. They are Spanish speakers who love to teach. I appreciate the order and pace of the learning and look forward to continuing through the levels and into the conversation levels. I would give this program 10 stars if there were more. I recommend it highly!