Nelson is an exceptional, engaging teacher who genuinely cares about his students, and goes above and beyond. I just completed Level 2 with him and am looking forward to beginning Level 3 next week :)

Overall a wonderful experience and structure to learn a new language. Although I miss some classes due to my inconsistent schedule, I am able to keep up with the provided workbook. I recently finished level 2 and signed up for level 3. Alexandra is a competent teacher who is able to simplify what could be complicated topics. Also, she makes the online class enjoyable with a friendly environment.

Berges Institute classes are fun, engaging, and very well done. I participated in the advanced conversation class with Nelson and looked forward to it every week. Highly recommend! Gracias Berges.

I just finished my Beginners course with Nick and it was great! The quality of material we learned was perfect for a beginners course. The instructor always made the class feel comfortable participating, and the class environment was very encouraging of success. I am already signed up for the next level and am excited to continue with Berges!

Starting my third class with Berges and loving it! The teachers are all supportive, friendly and make learning fun. Highly recommend- incredible value.

I just finished Level 3 at Berges. Alexandra is a great teacher. She responds to every question in detail and is very encouraging. She really cares a lot if her students are learning the subject. Berges is very good at communicating with and responding to students.

Maria was a great teacher, material was organized well, and the class gives you the opportunity to practice speaking.

I just finished a course with Nick and really enjoyed it! Nick was very nice and helpful throughout the course. I learned a lot and am looking forward to taking the next level!

I have gone through all 5 levels of the Berges Institute Spanish classes and I am now in Intermediate Conversation, all with Alejandro Navarro as my instructor. Alejandro is an excellent teacher who strives to support students of all levels to improve and to ensure that class material is interesting and engaging. I will be starting another conversation class with Alejandro soon, so I guess thats the best endorsement I can give!

I just finished level 5 with Nelson Navarrete. What a creative teacher! Terrific and engaging class. Learned so much in such a short time. Highly recommend him.

My daughter took lessons here last year and it really helped her have something to focus her energy on beyond her usual Zoom school. She wants to major in Spanish when she eventually goes off to college next year and her lessons her really helped her figure that out

As a native Spanish speaker, I really enjoyed working with Alejandro Navarro. He corrected me when I needed it, his assignments helped me practice talking about my personal interests in Spanish, he went out of his way to make the class feel comfortable to speak, and he responds when given feedback from the students. I recommend his courses for any level.

Nicholas is a wonderful teacher. I have had Nelson as a substitute and he is wonderful as well.I would recommend them both. I do think that while the course is thorough it goes a little too fast for me to efficiently grasp all the concepts. It will also take me more time to become fluent.I did pass the test and am now going onto Level 4.

I think 3.5 stars is probably more accurate, but 3 is too low. As many folks have said the quality of the course can depend a lot on the levels of the other students in your class, and levels tend to be all over the place despite testing in. Teachers are good and good-natured, though everything is pretty formulaic: no one is poking around trying to find even better ways to teach language. Pricing is fair and the Spanish spoken is good.

What a great company.2 sessions into my classes (which were so great), I broke my jaw. After surgery I emailed them saying I may be dropping out of class as I cannot speak currently.They told me not to worry about a thing and I would have a class to return to anytime in the next six months.In the crazy dumspter fire that is 2020, I am so grateful to their customer service and amazing teaching. This is the kind of company other learning services aspire to be and Im so happy I chose them. I cant wait to continue my education with Berges.

I love taking classes at Berges Institute. All the teachers are very friendly, polite and knowledgeable. I feel very lucky to find this place. The price is reasonable and they always have little promotions. You are required to do your homework every week which is very enjoyable for me. I look forward to every class. Great school! Highly recommended.

Congenial teachers with big hearts and a sense of humor make the challenge of learning a new language productive and fun. The technique--heavy on grammar and homework, but also time for conversation as early as the first class--is well conceived. I can highly recommend both Nelson and Rolando.

I really enjoyed my Spanish class at Berges. The pace of the course was perfect - we received enough homework to help move things along but it was never overwhelming. Nicolas was a wonderful teacher - engaging, funny and just extremely knowledgeable about the Spanish language. I highly recommend taking one of his classes.

Me and my wife took level 1 with Alexandra. We very much enjoyed the whole process and learned a lot in such a short time. I already enrolled for level 2. We liked their teaching method Graf. Berges is very good at communication with their students. Alexandra really cares for her students and replies every question with patience. She also makes a short review of previous class every time.

I took Spanish I with Nelson, and absolutely loved it. The class does a great job of teaching you useful words and phrases, as well as getting you comfortable with speaking and writing. I liked that it wasnt just going around in a circle and repeating exercises out of a book. I had fun and am amazed at how much I learned in a 10 week period.

Excellent teachers and flexible scheduling.Love the Zoom classes.. Recently completed Level 3 with Julia Negrete. She was an amazing instructor. Julia has so much patience as I triped through the different tenses.

I took the level 2 course with Nelson Navarrete and I am so glad that I did. The faculty here is excellent and I’d recommend this place to anyone who is looking to accelerate their learning in Spanish. Will definitely be back for future courses.

While looking around for a Spanish class to take to heighten my skills in Spanish, I found this one thanks to a coupon on Groupon. I wanted to express really quick how much I enjoyed my time taking the classes here. Thanks to the current pandemic, I was able to experience the Spanish classes both in person and online. In person was great, the classroom felt like an actual classroom, the textbook that were handed out was very informative and explain things well. While the location was a bit tricky to find to be honest, after you go there a few times you start getting the hang of the location.My instructor, Karen, was also a sweetheart too. She explained everything well, and was super patient with us as well, and knew well how to teach when the classes moved online as well. For anyone taking classes at this Institute I highly suggest signing up for her class if you know that shes instructing them.Overall the Berges Institute was a great experience, and I learn alot during my first level of Spanish there. I will definitely come back to level 2 once the school reopens again after the pandemic.

I started here a few years ago in level 3 after having taken Spanish in college nearly 20 years before that. After a break and a class or 2 at another Spanish institute, I returned here because of their straight-forward, no nonsense approach to language learning. Im now at level 5 and have enjoyed learning from my teacher (who will remain anonymous so that hopefully his/her class wont become too overcrowded). Since the prices are affordable, I plan to continue after this class by taking a conversation class. My confidence in speaking continues to grow and I find myself speaking to Spanish in my head without even meaning to. I highly recommend Berges to learn Spanish.

I am always trying to improve my Spanish and I have taken a lot of classes over the years. Taking a class at Berges Institute was a great experience. They are professional and well organized and Rolando was one of THE BEST Spanish teachers I have ever had. He was dynamic, explained things well and conducted the class completely in Spanish. My Spanish improved more in the last 10 weeks than it had in quite a while. I highly recommend!

This is the best way to familiarize yourself with Spanish, short of moving to a different country. Classes con Nicolas Zuluaga son los mejores. He is a laid back and very fun instructor; a truly fantastic human.

Took Level 1 with Nelson. He is a gem of a tutor. Professional and friendly. I throughly enjoyed my experience. Highly recommended Berges and Nelson.

Berges Institute is great I recently completed Level 1 Beginners class with Rolando and it waa an excellent experience. The school is well organized and everyone is polite and friendly. Rolando is an excellent teacher very patient and teaches in a way than leaves you with a good understanding of Spanish. I am so pleased with my experience I registered for Level 2. The office staff is great they really work with you and assist to take care of all your needs. We received weekly reminders of our class and tips to improve our Spanish language skills. Bravo BergesIris Billy PhD

Ive just completed the Absolute Beginners course, and couldnt be more satisfied. Rolando Gonzales was a superb teacher to a very nice group of fellow classmates.

I have to be honest, my first class and impression of Berges was not good. My teacher Alexandra was about an hour late. Additionally she was not teaching the class like a beginner class. I was under the impression that this class was for absolute beginners. I have never taken a spanish class before including in high school. I was looking for a teacher to be going slowly and at the beginning most of the class to be in English. That was not the case with Alexandra. She was speaking Spanish mostly, and I was incredibly overwhelmed and felt like the class was completely over my head. I reached out to Berges and the way they handled my complaints was incredibly professional. I truly felt like they cared about getting me in the right class. Fast forward to being in Jennifers class. She teaches how I expected the class to be. She takes her time, I make plenty of mistakes, but Im not scared to make a mistake in front of the class. It feels very non-judgmental. I have a learning disorder that makes learning a second language a bit harder than most, but I feel like Berges really takes all different learning styles into consideration. I also really feel like I am learning.

Highly recommend Alejandro and Nicolas!I started out in level 1 and have gone through level 5 and onto the conversation classes. Unlike other things Ive tried, I actually stuck with this and I think that is the most important part of all.

I love this place. I am doing level 2 but my Spanish is so much better and I didnt know any of it. The class forces you to learn and speak during the class and our teacher Julia Negrete is very patient with us.

I would highly recommend taking a class at Berges. The teachers are really knowledgeable and the classes are small so you can ask questions and learn at your own pace. I already signed up for my Level 2 class!

This place is great. I would recommend this place for any Spanish language learning enthusiasts. Great teachers, great reception/customer service and a provision of make up class if you cannot attend a class. I started level 1 through a groupon discount and ended up finishing all 5 levels. Totally worth the money if you can find time to attend these classes. They give you workbooks and homework to do before the next class, so in-person course like this is definitely much much better than trying to learn Spanish online in my opinion.

Cleared level 1, I must say very engaging and knowledgeable instructor(Nelson Navarrete)

Hola :) I have taken Spanish for beginners with Nick. He is a brilliant professor!!! 🙌🏼 I’ve learned a lot in just two months! I highly recommend the course to anyone!!!

I had a great experience and Maria in NYC is a great instructor. I took Level 1 Spanish for Absolute Beginners in NYC. Due to covid-19 the class got moved to online for the majority of the classes. I must say it was an effortless transition due to already having a good online foundation. Also want to mention I was not an absolute beginner, as I grew up around spanish and being able to say small words or phrases, but I could not hold a conversation at all. By the end of taking classes here AND doing a lot of studying and practicing I was able to understand basic conversations and hold conversations myself. I was also able to listen to native level spanish and atleast be able to understand bits and pieces (considering the speed, thats good)So yeah, pricey but worth it. At the very least take the basic level and itll give you a good basis to learn on your own.

I am now an online student of Dans after being an in-person one-on-one student of his in NYC (I moved to the west coast this summer). I had taken Spanish in high school, so I was familiar with the grammar and knew some vocabulary, but I could hardly string together two words in a conversation. My lessons with Dan have made all the difference for me in actually speaking the beautiful language! He is an absolutely fantastic teacher! He is extremely patient and encouraging, which has been so important in helping me develop my confidence as a speaker. Also, hes super smart, informed, and has a great sense of humor, so Ive managed to improve my fluency and comprehension while also laughing and learning a lot about Spanish culture, history and politics. As far as the transition to being an online student goes, its actually made meeting with him even more convenient: the video and sound are very clear, synced, and theres no lag (and theres no time spent commuting). Learning a new language is hard, but Dan has really made it easier and more fun than I could have imagined. I highly recommend taking lessons with him!

I took Level 1 with Maria Chaname and it was excellent. Maria is a great teacher. Shes patient but also knows how to keep the class moving forward. The method used to teach Spanish works really well for me. It progresses just fast enough and allow you to learn Spanish in context. I will be continuing to Level 2 with Maria again.

I had an incredible experience in my advanced conversation classes led by Nicolás. He was helpful, interactive, and extremely friendly. Throughout the classes I was able to build my confidence in speaking which was one of the most important things that I gained while taking this course. I feel that my speaking skills have grown exponentially in such a short amount of time. Thank you, Berges! And thank you Nicolás!

Decent, but not great.I have taken numerous intermediate to advanced Spanish classes at Berges Institue for years. Ive also studied intensively in many other Spanish language schools in Central and South America, Spain and even New York. I would rank Berges as a decent school, but leaning toward mediocre. There are a handful of good teachers, yet the classes are very crowded. Friends of mine taking beginner level Spanishoften complain that overcrowding is a considerable problem, which forces teachers to teach too fast for elementary Spanish. In high intermediate and advanced classes students of lower Spanish levels are often permitted, which is a real drag for students of said level. Lower level students struggle, requiring more help and time from the teacher, which feels entirely unfair for the advanced students paying for an advanced class. Berges Administration is a shifty character. I found that they have no loyalty to long-term students and will change rules to suit their billing needs. Students enrolled in a class are eligible for discounted private lessons. Pay close attention though, because Berges will change terms on those private lessons at any given moment. If you can manage to use the private lesson, I have found them to be helpful. Most of the Spanish instructors at Berges are good, yet as I write this, I realize just how many negatives there are to consider about this school. If you get a good teacher, it might be worth the hassle. Ladies, watch out for the bald teacher that wants to be a rock star. He is on a mission.

I took Beginner level Spanish with Karen and she was a great teacher - ver friendly and knowledgable.Her clarify and explanation of the concepts made it easy to understand and progress each class - she was also willing to answer questions about vocabulary and local colloquialisms outside of the scope of the course which was helpful. She also provided us with extra worksheets apart from the homework to better help us grasp the concepts etc.I would highly recommend Karen and the Berges Institute for anyone hoping to learn Spanish!

Even though my teacher Maria was great, I have had a very negative experience in terms of administration. As a result of an administrative issue, a private class I scheduled resulted in me having to run to another location receiving 20 minutes less than that for which I had paid. Further, a new class to which I had registered was cancelled but I was not informed. The student representative told me that for some reason I hadnt been registered for the class and therefore I hadnt been informed of the cancellation. This, in spite of the fact that tuition had been paid and I had attended the first class. Not looking forward to the rescheduling/ refund process.

Always enjoy coming into the class. Previously i took online lessons with teacher and all material that was introduced seemed to be in hectic order, luckily i found Berges Institute course on Groupon and i was happy with Level 1, so by now i completed Level 3 and hope to continue. Course is nicely organized by topics, so it is easier from begginning to understand the logistics of the language. Teacher (Monica) is knowledgeable and friendly.

I took several classes here over two years with no previous experience. Im now comfortable speaking to native Spanish speakers, can watch movies with Spanish subtitles, and can easily navigate my way around Spanish-speaking cities when traveling. I loved my classes here! They were a huge help!

I took basic conversation with Rolando and coming to class was one of the highlights of my week. The classes are small, so there’s plenty of time to speak and learn. I also thought that the placement of other students in the class was appropriate as I felt that everyone spoke at about the same level, which was helpful. I never felt embarrassed to speak up in class and Rolando was helpful in correcting verb tenses/usage, introducing colloquial phrases, and teaching vocabulary words. This class is best for someone who is self-motivated to learn as there is no repurcusion in not doing your homework, but it’s worth the extra work and being able to have thoughtful and engaging discussion in class. I feel more comfortable speaking Spanish after this 12-week course and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a place to practice their Spanish.

Alexandra is the BEST. You end up speaking ONLY Spanish for the whole hour and a half, and feel like you can actually converse!!Amazing immersion.

I cant say enough good things about the Berges Institute. My tutor, Vanessa, is the perfect Spanish teacher. When I started our weekly tutoring sessions back in March, I had some basic knowledge of the language, but once I actually tried using it, I quickly realized that I was really far away from being able to speak. Boy was I wrong: Thanks to Vanessas patience and her accommodating and flexible teaching structure, I was forming full sentences by the second lesson. Within a month, I was discussing the news of the day with relative ease, and, most importantly, having fun doing it! Thats what its all about: Learning a language and enjoying yourself at the same time. There is simply no other way to do it! And with Vanessa I have finally found the kind of tutor who isnt afraid to put down the stuffy textbook if it gets too boring and just play it by ear. If youve had a negative experience with language learning in the past like I have you know how important that is. Long story short, if youre searching for a Spanish teacher who actually *cares* about your progress and *wants* to help you achieve your goals stop looking -- youve found one.

I took Spanish classes with Dan last year and it was a great experience. I wanted to learn the basics of the language so I could have a foundation to build on. I was also leaving for a month long trip to South America and had a really tight schedule. Dan was a great teacher; Very patient, flexible, and made me feel super comfortable. I feel like its always awkward to attempt to speak a new language, but Dan really encouraged conversation and I think that made a huge difference in how quickly I picked up the language. Dan provided a lot of structure for me to learn but was very creative in making it fun as well. He brought classic poems and song lyrics for us to read together so it wouldnt be the usual mundane I went to the train station, etc. etc. I really appreciated the experience and how comfortable I felt with the language at the end of class. I think it made a huge difference to learn with an individual and a native speaker rather than just from books. Overall, highly recommended!

It’s a great institute and I had fun learning there. I liked my classes and my teacher Alejandro made it very comfortable and easy to learn. I would have continued my classes to the end if only they had it in the mornings. But I’m happy that I learned from this institute. Thank you!

I just finished level 4 with Ed Salgado. It was a Saturday class and time flies when learning and having fun. The instructor is very knowledgeable and willing to answers questions regardless how basic they might be. I really enjoyed reading the stories that were part of the assignments and we were given the chance to give our opinions even with our limited Spanish. Gracias Ed. Lo aprecio

Great school, awesome teachers. I was a complete beginner when I started level 1. Now Im in level 2 and enjoying every moment of it. In one of the reviewssomebody said that she wouldnt recommend this school unless you have studied Spanish at least a year in the past. I strongly disagree, because when I started these classes I knew zero Spanish. Plus English is my second language and I never thought I would be able to learn the third language without using my native language which is Russian.Great job guys!!

Took Level 2 with Nicolas Zuluaga and really enjoyed it. He kept the class light hearted and interactive.

Great classes! I took a intro course with Vanessa and she was a thorough, patient, and engaging teacher. All interactions I had with staff were friendly and professional. The class was reasonably priced. Definitely recommend.

The beginners class is advertised for someone who has no experience in Spanish, however, the pace moves so quickly and the teacher expects so much and has very little patience for a true beginner. Most of the other students in the beginner class studied Spanish for quite a number of years in High School or college and the teacher moves at their pace. I do not recommend it if you are starting from scratch. If you have studied already for at least a year, then its probably a good place to learn some more.

Great place to learn Spanish in NYC. Groupon gives you a great discount for level 1. I am almost finished with Level 1, and I found my teacher, Maria C., to be a wonderful maestro (teacher). The classes are small, which I appreciated, and she made the content engaging. Theres also a variety of class times, so it can work with any schedule.Every class we had to speak and participate, which helps alot in getting over the fear of learning a new language in general. All the staff members are very nice, and helpful. I would totally recommend it. Pricing goes up for the additional levels, but its worth it, if you plan to take it seriously.

This Spanish school is the best in NYC. After finishing all 5 levels you will speak like a native. And if not then close to it. I think all employers should sign up their employees for this school, every single penny invested is going to be worth it and will bring millions in return. To live and work and be successful in NYC everyone just has to know Spanish, there is no question about it. By the way, I am a student at this school, close to the final line and I know what I am talking about. Before this school I had lost all my hope that I will ever get Spanish, so difficult it is, especially the grammar. And now, at the final steps, I cant believe I am already speaking in it! Its just such an unbelievable feeling, maybe only comparable to a lightspeed travel.

I just finished Level 1 courses at Berges Institute and have to say that Im duly impressed. The program is not only sound and has a strong foundation, but the style and professionalism with which the classes are taught really helped me gain an understanding not just of the language, but of Spanish culture. Rolando Gonzalez was my instructor, and I found him to be very knowledgeable, patient and entertaining, all at the same time. It was a great learning (and dare I say, fun) experience. I will definitely be back for Level 2. Muchas gracias!!Esther R.

Great place. Excellent Teachers. Very affordable compared to others.have taken other spanish courses in the past but none were presented as clearly and were as easy to learn as this one - i enjoyed it so much i completed all the levels 1 to 5 !Should should definitely sign up; you wont regret it.(take rolandos class. hes the man.)

Here Im in December 2016 in level 4 after I started from beginners course 9 months ago back in March. The classes at Berges Institute are very well structured and organized and the material is very well done. The teachers are great, providing courses in a professional and pleasant environment with the level of fun that keeps you motivated. Before registering for Berges Institute I checked and compared with other Institutes / School and Im very happy with my choice. Vanessa and Dan the funders of Berges Institute certainly understood the needs of adults who desire to learn Spanish in an efficient and pleasant way. I highly recommend this institute!Didier

I had attempted to learn Spanish on my own and could not get past the verbs “Ser” and “Estar. I decided to enroll after a friend told me he was taking a class at Berges. He recommended Nelson Navarrate.I am glad that I got a place in Nelson’s Level 1 class. I am excited to taking a deeper dive into the Spanish Language because his enthusiasm, openness and humor put me at ease and made it easy for me to absorb his instructions. I’m look forward to more classes with Nelson.

Great class with Rolando! Hes patient and encouraging. Will definitely take another class with him

Really enjoying our Spanish classes with Rolando (level 2). I feel like were learning quite a bit, and its especially useful for practicing speaking and listening, and also for constructing sentences.

Ive taken three classes here and they are pretty good! I have taken class with Jennifer and Monica, they both have great energy.

Excellant service and teachers. Nelson is the best teacher l evet had. Thank you so much Berges institute for begin the best.

Great place to learn Spanish if you are serious and ready. I had Vanessa as a teacher and she really pushed me. Highly recommend.

Good course! Friendly instructors!

Just finished level 2 and already signed up for 3 and 4. Great class and wonderful comfortable space to learn in.

Great place for beginners to learn. Flexibility around class times (eg can change day one week if needed). Discount on Groupon for beginners class. Teachers all seem great.

Great school, teachers and resources. Will definitely be back for level 2!

I took course. Love it! Great place nice teachers,

Wonderful

The Spanish class look screat