"Worth every penny - Spanish skills transformed completely."
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.

A woman taking a Spanish class via Zoom from her couch

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.

A Berges Institute student studying Spanish for Import/Export Businesses

Reviews from our students

Deborah Morris
2026-01-29
Gloria had been a fantastic teacher and the on line programme has really worked. Gloria is really patient but drives us to achieve. Having homework and going through it in class helps keep focussed. The programme is good too - I just need to practice more! I am really enjoying the course and intend to continue to the next level.
Anonymous
2026-01-18
This is a "refresher" for me as I took Spanish in high school. It is helpful for getting my brain thinking about what I knew a long time ago. Able to make me feel comfortable with verb conjugations and speaking in front of peers (and the teacher-Edgardo-for correction is helpful).
Barbara Lawrence
2026-01-18
The class and teacher are very helpful! I feel that I am receiving a well executed plan for learning a basis for understanding and speaking the language. It is important for me to have accountability in some way; so the weekly class, with homework helps me stay motivated and committed to studying.
Carolyn Frith
2026-01-18
Fun class. The teachers are very nice and encouraging.
Chung s.
2026-01-17
Really love the pacing of the class and my teacher Silas is great!
Brit L.
2026-01-14
As someone who spoke absolutely no Spanish beyond sí / no / gracias, this class provided the foundation for exponential improvement and comprehension that has been extremely rewarding.
Anonymous
2026-01-07
This is an easy on line class that moves quickly into using the words in Spanish from the first class. I am just in the beginner class but the lessons are well planned to give a structure to the grammar and my instructor is very supportive. I am enjoying the on line class very much.
Paula Cerdas
2026-01-07
This has been an excellent class. At least for me it moves at the perfect pace. We cover a lot of material, but not so quickly that I would fall behind. I had taken a bit of spanish in middle school about 20 years ago, and having that foundation was helpful, but this class was mostly new material anyway. The teacher was very friendly and helpful, and I liked the other class members I was learning with. It's been great struggling, succeeding, and improving alongside a group.
Samuel B.
2025-12-24
This has been a excellent course. I enjoy the instruction from Claudia Montoya. She very knowledgeable, engaging and friendly. I wish I had done this sooner.
Hardwick Johnson
2025-12-19
This course was exactly the right one for my level. The pacing and breadth of instructional content was very good for helping me build basic skills to continue learning. The instructors that I have experienced have all been very knowledgeable, patient and helpful.
Alexandra Anderson
2025-12-17
Overall I found the structure of the introductory course to be very good. The topics and vocabulary seemed well matched. However, I do wish that the text book provided more in-class exercises that are separate from the homework exercises. More is always better when learning a language. Completing weekly homework that is a duplicate of what is done is class is not the most effective way of learning a language. Variety and repetition are the keys.