Spanish for Healthcare Workers

As a healthcare worker, being able to communicate with Spanish-speaking patients can dramatically improve care quality and patient outcomes.

Berges

How Berges Institute Helps Healthcare Workers:

  • Build strong conversational Spanish through our grammar-based Graf Method
  • Learn grammar rules first, then practice them in conversation
  • Gain confidence communicating with Spanish-speaking patients and families
  • Small group classes (3-8 students) with native Spanish-speaking instructors
  • Flexible online classes that fit healthcare schedules
  • Progress quickly through our structured curriculum

FAQ

We teach general conversational Spanish, not specialized medical vocabulary. However, once you have a strong foundation in Spanish grammar and conversation, you'll be able to learn medical terminology much more easily through specialized resources, on-the-job practice, or continuing education specific to your field.
Most students can handle basic conversations within 10-15 months of regular study. The exact timeline depends on your starting level, class frequency, and practice outside of class. Many healthcare professionals start with our intensive programs to accelerate their learning.
Yes, we offer multiple class times throughout the day and evening. Our online classes make it easier to fit Spanish learning into demanding healthcare schedules. If you miss a class, you can often make it up with another group at your level.
Absolutely. Being able to greet patients warmly, understand their basic concerns, ask simple questions, and provide reassurance in Spanish builds trust and improves care, even if you occasionally need to look up specific medical terms. Strong foundational Spanish is the first step toward medical Spanish fluency.

Reviews from our students

Daniel Tamer
star 5.0
2022-09-28
The course was great for me to start learning Spanish! I already signed up for level 2. The homework was definitely a huge part of the course and you will fall behind if you do not do it but I found it enjoyable. I also was able to practice concepts I learned with my girlfriend who is fluent which I think was helpful. Overall, this is exactly what I was looking for (something to launch my Spanish learning beyond simple flashcards or a duo lingo equivalent). My only complaint is that the 10th course is just a review of the exam (takes place between 9th and 10th classes) and I feel more content could be covered by having another class worth of content and pushing out the exam to after the 10th class.
Matthew Liam O’Toole
star 5.0
2019-08-05
The classe was quite professional and informative, while at the same time welcoming and friendly. I enjoyed it quite a bit!
Brian
star 4.0
2019-09-03
The teacher was excellent. Good pronunciation help and did a nice job explaining topics. However, he consistently started the class 5 to 10 minutes late because his other class ended too soon to make it on time (not his fault—this is on Berges). Also, because we reviewed the homework so much each class, we didn’t have as much time to learn new topics and practice conversation. I would’ve preferred just receiving the answers via email and having 20 minutes to ask questions about it (and then focusing on new topics). Also, I was sad to see that the teacher was substituted on the last 2 days of the class. This was frustrating.
Bibi Alli
star 5.0
2023-01-12
I enjoyed the beginners course. Before starting with Berges, I had some background in Spanish but forgot a lot of the grammar and didn't have any confidence speaking. The textbook, homework, and exercises in class were well structured and I felt like I learned a lot within the 10 weeks. I also feel more confident speaking.
Anonymous
star 5.0
2019-06-27
It was easy to follow along and also challenged me every week. Would definitely take another course!
Anonymous
star 5.0
2019-08-27
I thought the course was great. I felt as though self- study would not yield the results and the returns that I wanted. I recommend this course for those looking for something affordable and willing to put in some work after class during the week.

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