"Worth every penny."
Mary Smith, NYC
Spanish for Tech Professionals
Our grammar-based Graf Method provides the conversational foundation you need to communicate with developers, explain technical concepts, and collaborate across languages.
How Berges Institute Helps Tech Professionals:
- Learn Spanish efficiently with our grammar-based Graf Method
- Small group classes (3-8 students) for personalized attention
- Native Spanish-speaking instructors
- Flexible online scheduling for busy professionals
- Build conversational confidence for tech environments
- Foundation for learning technical vocabulary later
Frequently asked questions
Do you teach technical or programming vocabulary in Spanish?
We teach conversational Spanish, not specialized technical vocabulary. However, once you have conversational fluency and understand Spanish grammar, picking up technical terms becomes much easier. Many tech terms are similar across languages, and you'll be able to explain concepts once you have the conversational foundation.
How long until I can communicate with Spanish-speaking developers?
Most students can handle basic workplace conversations within 10-15 months of consistent study. This allows you to communicate with team members, participate in meetings, and discuss projects at a basic level. More complex technical discussions develop as you progress to intermediate levels.
Will this help me work with Latin American tech teams?
Yes! Conversational Spanish is the foundation for working with any Spanish-speaking team, whether in Latin America or Spain. Our instructors come from various Spanish-speaking countries, so you'll understand different accents and regional variations.
Can I learn Spanish while working full-time in tech?
Absolutely. Our flexible online classes are designed for working professionals. We offer classes at various times throughout the day and week, and our grammar-based method is efficient for adult learners who want to see progress quickly.
Reviews from our students
carl jones
2026-04-21
I am loving the class and having homework to do helps a lot. The teacher is very good and putting in the work and learning is what you have to do.
Peter Bull
2026-04-08
I had done some self-study before joining the Berges beginners' course by listening to the free Language Transfer course by Mihalis Eleftheriou. This primer definitely gave me a head start with the Berges course, and maybe at the start it felt a little slow for me. Nonethetheless, it was very beneficial fo me to be able to interact with a native Spanish-speaking teacher as well as my classmates. It has already given me the confidence to engage in short basic conversations on my trips to Spain.
Luana is an excellent teacher, but on the occasions where I had to use a different teacher I found them all helpful and positive and learnt different things from each. It was also enjoyable to meet virtually with a range of other Spanish students around the world.
Jennifer Taylor
2026-04-03
Since it had been over 20 years since I had taken Spanish, I needed to be able to start back at the beginning. This is a genuine beginner class, and it's been a great learning experience! To start, the class is being taught by a native speaker - which makes a HUGE difference. From being able to say what is formal, to what's ACTUALLY said in day to day (and how it may differ from country to country!), and hearing the correct pronunciation - that aspect is a game changer. REALLY looking forward to testing out what I've learned in the real world!
David McDonld
2026-03-31
Very good
David Robinson
2026-03-31
Very good fir an absolute beginner. Gives good idea of basic structure and grammar
Asia Faoro
2026-03-31
This has been a great introductory course to Spanish. It is fast paced, but the live classes force you to think on your feet and have conversations which is great. I'm really enjoying it and learning a lot. The homework reinforces what I learn.
Lowell VanBiene
2026-03-29
This was exactly what I was looking for. My learning style is well supported by this classroom model and group process. Most Spanish lessons I found seem to be one-on-one tutors, which doesn't feel as helpful to me as a beginner yet. I appreciate the pacing and homework to keep practicing throughout the week.
Anonymous
2026-03-28
Beginners Spanish has been a very good class overall. It helps to introduce students to the basics of Spanish. It is also a good baseline to prepare students who are interested in taking more complex levels later on. The textbook content also provides topics that are relevant to students daily lives, such as food, activities, places, etc.
Diana Weber
2026-03-26
The level I choose has NOTHING to do with our teacher (Claudia). She is doing a wonderful job. I wouldn't even say that the level I gave has to do with the material that the course uses. This level more reflects on the difficulty of teaching an on-line course and what I'd hope to get from the class. I even think part of it is that teachers are probably instructed to NOT encourage students to improve pronunciation, when (even to my untrained ears) I can hear that myself and other students ARE NOT pronouncing words correctly. Then you have students that clearly are not studying every week so the class moves along so slowly, which for me was frustrating. Not to mention the first to weeks of this 10 week course, we had a different teacher and it was confusing how she taught. The on-line class information was hard to follow, how courses, classes, assignments and things were linked was not clear and it was tough finding stuff on line.
Andrea Lewis
2026-03-26
Claudia is an amazing instructor, she listens well, explains things very well.
Akane Roddy
2026-03-22
Class is very appropriate for my level who has been only striding with app. I needed help with grammer and also interactive learning so I love the way how class is set up with. Teacher is very kind and patient
Yousra bellarbi
2026-03-20
Good
Kathryn ernst
2026-03-17
I have taken Spanish classes in the past, but was looking for a complete refresher - this course starts from the ground up, and was easy to follow and understand. Our instructor is really knowledgeable, infuses lessons with Latin American culture, and meets students where they are at.
Thomas Pritchard
2026-03-17
I think the method of instruction is good however the course was still challenging for me having never studied the language before. I would like to see opportunities for additional learning like optional study groups with other students to practice and to reinforce the learning.
That said I enjoyed the course and will consider taking the next level course once I feel I have mastered this material. At this point (week 8) I am still stuggling to memorize all the vocab and the conjugation rules.
Romualda Jachtorowicz
2026-03-16
I’m very pleased with the beginner classes I’ve been taking. I had tried language apps before, but this program is so much better. My main reason for signing up was to finally understand the grammar, and these classes have absolutely delivered on that. Our teacher is excellent—professional, patient, and very clear. She explains grammar concepts in a way that makes them click, answers all our questions, and even prepares extra materials to reinforce tricky points. I also appreciate the homework; it’s purposeful and helps me practice what we learn in class. Overall, I’ve made real, noticeable progress in my Spanish, and I feel much more confident with the grammar that used to confuse me.
Also, the website is very well organized. I really like that you can easily join another group if your schedule conflicts.
Kelli Beyer
2026-03-15
I have taken classes from multiple different instructors and they have all been great in their own way. I personally prefer some more than others, but regardless they all have helped me grow a lot and I am picking up so much on my Spanish! Gracias!
Livinus Bazira
2026-03-14
Beginners' level is so practical and helpful to give out good foundations in learning new language.