"Worth every penny."
Mary Smith, NYC

Spanish for Import/Export Businesses

Our grammar-based method provides the conversational foundation you need to negotiate, coordinate shipments, and build business relationships across languages.

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How Berges Institute Helps Import/Export Professionals:

  • Build conversational Spanish through the Graf Method
  • Small group classes with native instructors from various countries
  • Learn business communication in Spanish
  • Flexible online scheduling for international business
  • Foundation for negotiation and relationship-building
  • Understand different Spanish-speaking business cultures
Learning Spanish for Import/Export Businesses online with Berges Institute

Frequently asked questions

I need to negotiate with suppliers in Latin America. Will this help?

Yes. Conversational fluency is the foundation for business negotiations in any language. Once you can speak Spanish conversationally, you'll be able to discuss terms, coordinate logistics, and build relationships with suppliers and partners. Business relationships in Spanish-speaking countries often depend heavily on personal connection.

Do you teach import/export or logistics vocabulary?

We teach conversational Spanish. The specialized vocabulary for shipping, customs, logistics, and international trade can be learned more easily once you have conversational fluency. Many import/export professionals supplement with industry glossaries.

How long before I can conduct business in Spanish?

For basic business conversations, most students need 10-15 months of study. For negotiation and more complex business discussions, plan for 12-24 months to reach intermediate proficiency. The timeline depends on your starting level and study consistency.

Will I learn about business culture in Spanish-speaking countries?

Yes! Our instructors come from various Spanish-speaking countries and naturally expose you to cultural differences during classes. Understanding business culture is essential for success in Spanish-speaking markets, and language learning is the first step toward cultural competence.

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Reviews from our students

Jon Embry
July 22, 2026
For absolute beginners, this covered a lot of ground. My wife and I both took the course and got a lot out of it. We had a great professor who grew up in Spain, which was perfect for us.
Laura Miles
July 22, 2026
This has been a very good course. I like how they review the homework and we all have a chance to speak and are corrected appropriately. The feedback is very good. The pace is fast but they review everything each lesson which is helping this process.
Kate Pesin
July 18, 2026
Great program. I highly recommend these classes to anyone looking for a flexible, high-quality online Spanish program. The combination of excellent teachers, supportive learning environment, and convenient scheduling has made my learning experience both effective and enjoyable.
Bianca R.
July 18, 2026
María Chanamé is an absolutely awesome teacher! She explains everything in a way that makes it easy to understand and remember. I am so glad that I chose her as a teacher. I gave it 4 instead of 5 because I feel like class 4 should be broken into 2 classes.
Christopher Butler
July 16, 2026
I have been very pleased with the pacing and challenge of the material as aimed at adult beginners! Having each class build not just vocabulary but foundation blocks of grammar is exactly what I needed to help jumpstart my learning. And having the homework set up with multiple exercises intended to spread over the week between classes is perfect -- I space out the homework so that nearly every day I am getting review time by working through one or two exercises along with the flash cards I'm making for myself as I go. I expect I will continue on to the second level at this pace!
Sherrie Varner
July 16, 2026
Our instructor uses a combination of verbal, written, and modeling to guide use through beginner level conversations. She uses fun conversation topics, to help make our verbal practice entertaining. When I struggle, with verb conjugations, she redirects and uses modeling to correct. This class is enjoyable and appropriate for beginner level.
Jackie Lutz
July 13, 2026
The Berges Institute Level 1 class was the perfect way to get back into learning Spanish. I was having a very hard time finding a class that would be real-time, with a good teacher, at the right level, and not too expensive. I like the Berges Institue because of the flexibility of the program (e.g. it's easy to reschedule),the focus on basic conversational spanish, and the fact that there are many levels to accommodate my progression with the language. I was lucky to sign up with Nelson. His experience teaching with Berges is a benefit to his students. He moves quickly but makes time for questions, and he is able to adapt the content based on the time available and our skills. I have recommended Berges to friends, and would definitely encourage them to take a class with Nelson.
Chris Dodson
July 11, 2026
I have a basic understanding of Spanish, but upon taking the exam prior to class saw that I got only 5 out of 25 correct. I was shocked. I signed up for the Beginners Class. It is reinforcing some of my knowledge and giving me an opportunity to practice correctly rather than just speaking to people who overlook my mistakes. The material is great for a one week at a time course, not too much or too little. The combination of grammar along with verbs and sentence structure is a great way to learn. Our teacher is fantastic. He is patient and explains well the techniques of the language and grammar. He is funny, interesting, a great teacher, and a genuine, nice guy. He'd be a great friend if we lived in the same place.
Leigh Stone
July 9, 2026
This is my first class with Berges and I'm quite please. I have progressed in my Spanish grammar and find the 1.5 hours go by too fast because I'm enjoying learning. My instructor Rolando keeps the class moving and is happy to explain and explore anyone's questions.
Robin Sallie
July 9, 2026
The Beginners class was a great review for me.
Elizabeth Noller
July 8, 2026
I am enjoying the classes and am learning a lot. Rolando is an excellent instructor, very engaging and helpful. The zoom classes are convenient.