Spanish for Healthcare Workers
As a healthcare worker, being able to communicate with Spanish-speaking patients can dramatically improve care quality and patient outcomes.
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
Frequently asked questions
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
Anonymous
5.0
2019-08-26
It was a great course. I enjoyed it very much. The teacher was very patient with everyone and was very thorough in explaining the materials.
Leigh Rivera
5.0
2023-04-08
Awesome class
Gowri Menon
5.0
2023-01-07
I am so glad I found Berges Institute online when I was searching to learn Spanish. The Level 1 was placed very simply and not over bearing or over whelming, it was easy to follow (not on class day 1 yeah haha) but onwards it was simple and structured that you don't feel lost. The method actually falls into place making learning Spanish a breeze. Also helps that they have Amazing teachers here whom are really dedicated. Highly Recommend taking Spanish lessons from here.
Amanda Hayes
5.0
2019-08-14
I thought the course was well-paced and the material was reviewed thoroughly. Juan Carlos did a good job presenting the material and reinforcing the text.
Ethan
5.0
2019-09-03
This was an excellent introduction to Spanish. I loved the interactivity and the book was exactly what I needed. Karen was an excellent teacher.
key caughey
5.0
2019-08-01
well taught , increased my spanish comprehesion every class
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