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.
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
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
Reviews from our students
Hannah Osterman
5.0
2020-11-25
Really enjoyed the class and loved the way that it was structured. Appreciated the conversational approach to applying our lessons
Curtis Sylvester
5.0
2022-02-07
The course was enjoyable as well as educational! I feel I learned a lot in a short period, and I am looking forward to the next level of instruction.
Alex Pavlock
5.0
2021-09-01
Maria was great and the content helped a lot although I still struggle with the basics here and there but I have a good foundation I think
Judith Weitz
5.0
2022-02-12
I really enjoyed this class and I felt that It provided me with some basic Spanish language information that I need to move on to the next level.
I highly recommend Berges institute!
Anonymous
5.0
2020-12-24
Patient and engaging instructor, loved the format of the class and the way the class was structured
Sumedha Grover
5.0
2020-09-20
The course was appropriate for a beginner student. The content was clear and in the order of difficulty. There were homework exercises to practice after class. It focused on overall literacy in Spanish- Reading, Writing, Listening n Speaking. The pace at which content was covered was just right... never too slow or rushed. The instructor explained the content very thoroughly with practice examples. Miss Medina is super professional and has immense patience. I have enrolled in next level now... The cost of the the course is high without the Groupon and will be a factor in enrollment for the next level. The institute should rather let students use Groupon’s to encourage them to continue their learning of the new language. Last but not the least, the coordinator, Laura Rios, is extremely prompt in her communication with any queries. One suggestion would be to provide instructors direct institute emails for communication rather than always going through the coordinator. Overall a very good experience.
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