Spanish for Retail Management

Our grammar-based Graf Method gives you the conversational foundation to help customers, train employees, and handle retail situations in Spanish.

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"Worth every penny - Spanish skills transformed completely."
Mary Smith, NYC
students enrolled so far in 2026

How Berges Institute Helps Retail Professionals:

  • Learn conversational Spanish through our grammar-based Graf Method
  • Small group classes with native Spanish-speaking instructors
  • Build confidence serving Spanish-speaking customers
  • Flexible online classes that fit retail schedules
  • Foundation for retail and sales communication
  • Practice speaking Spanish from day one
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Frequently asked questions

Will this help me assist Spanish-speaking customers on the sales floor?

Yes! Once you have conversational Spanish, you'll be able to greet customers, answer questions about products, help with sizes and prices, process returns, and provide excellent customer service. The grammar foundation lets you handle unexpected situations, not just repeat scripted phrases.

I manage Spanish-speaking employees. Will conversational Spanish be enough?

Conversational fluency is the foundation for managing in any language. Once you can speak Spanish conversationally, you'll be able to give instructions, provide feedback, discuss schedules, and handle employee relations. Many managers find that even basic Spanish dramatically improves team communication.

Do you teach retail-specific phrases and terminology?

We teach conversational Spanish through grammar and sentence-building. This naturally includes retail situations like discussing products, prices, and customer service. The specific retail vocabulary becomes easier to learn once you understand how to construct Spanish sentences.

How quickly can I start using Spanish with customers and staff?

Many students can handle basic customer and employee interactions within 10-15 months of consistent study. You'll start with simple exchanges and build toward more complex retail conversations as you progress.

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Reviews from our students

Crystal Taylor
2025-11-21
Appreciate the flexibility of classes available & being able to choose another class instead of missing a session is a great option. Both instructors I have experienced were helpful and patient and they did a good job of covering class material in time allotted. The work seems appropriate and the material is suitable for beginners although I think it is more helpful having been exposed to the language in another setting. This class is a good basic start for someone wanting to get a better grasp on language.
Alina B.
2025-11-20
I took Spanish for Absolute Beginners with María Chanamé and I am very pleased with this course. María’s classes are a good mix of learning & having fun. She’s adding a lot of insights to each lesson that you can only get from a native speaker. I like that she’s very attentive to every student in class; I never felt that I was being left out. María always has that positive and upbeat energy that makes the whole class a joy to listen & participate.
Annette Son
2025-11-20
The class is very engaging, open communication between the professor and students, easy to follow and not too overwhelming.
Angela Christine
2025-11-18
My instructor is Juan Carlos. He is a very good teacher. He’s very patient, clear and has a good sense of humor, which makes learning fun. I feel very encouraged and I’m learning so much. I really have improved my Spanish in this short time thanks to how well Juan Carlos teaches the curriculum. The curriculum is very well put together and easy to follow. I’m looking forward to taking more classes.
Liya Kavaliova
2025-11-12
I am really impressed by the course. I can see how my Spanish is becoming better every week. I didn’t study online before that, and I didn’t know what to expect. But I am really satisfied with Berges ! Thank you guys, for your job, and special thanks for Maria , my teacher!!!
Gaylin Gates
2025-11-07
I think the length of each lesson is just about perfect for the amount of time I have to devote to studying each week, including the homework. The instructor, Juan Carlos is very congenial and sets a good pace during our class sessions. I especially like that he actively encourages questions from the students. He also relates his personal experience as a language learner and solicits input from class members. The course curriculum covers exactly the material I want, since many self-study courses and materials are lacking in fundamental grammar. I do wish there was a little more emphasis on speaking and especially listening comprehension.
Candace Freeman
2025-11-07
The material is comprehensive to get you started speaking, able to have practical conversations in the first couple weeks.
Megan Herbst
2025-11-03
love it, Maria is a great teacher!
lisa mccool
2025-11-02
I have been really happy with the classes and my teacher, Juan Carlos, is wonderful. The class size has allowed for a lot of one on one attention, which is greatly appreciated. I look forward to continuing my studies here
Casey Muldoon
2025-10-26
I’ve learned a lot, have a lot more confidence in speaking Spanish. I speak it more often to Spanish speakers and less intimidated in speaking Spanish IRL. The flexibility to take a make up class later in the week with another teacher is amazing! Sometimes the Friday make up class doesn’t have anyone else there so it’s like a private class!!!
Kamila Mack
2025-10-21
I am enjoying the beginner Spanish classes with Ms. Marian. It is very interactive and informative.
Ashleigh Lucero
2025-10-21
A lot of information to take in but my teacher made it as simple as it could be! I feel this is a wonderful starting point for someone looking to understand the full language not just some phrases.
LaShawn Royster
2025-10-16
Although I am at a bit of a higher level, I thought it necessary to start from scratch. This level is a self assessment to see how much I know. I've also decided to take 3 of the same class for the sake of repetition and enforcing the lesson. All classes are great at helping me to achieve my goal.
Stephanie S.
2025-10-08
I am on week 6 of 10 of Spanish for Absolute Beginners (online), and I love it! We meet once a week for 1 1/2 hours. The time goes by really quickly because the class is fun! Gloria is such an amazing teacher. She calls on students in class so we all participate. At first I was nervous about this, but it forces me to practice the skills I will need to speak Spanish in real life. And she is super patient if/when you make mistakes. I highly recommend this class! It is 100% worth the cost.