Your foundation for real Spanish conversation starts here.
Haven't taken our Level Placement Test yet? Start here.
The fastest, best-value way through A1 is the Roadmap to Fluency. You sign up for the full year at once, save $530, and move through all four courses, from A1 into A2, without losing momentum between terms.
Start My Roadmap to FluencyConfirm your level
You tested into A1, so you're in the right place.
Choose your path
Go all in with the Roadmap, or take one course at a time.
Add tutoring and clubs
Add tutoring and clubs to practice between classes.
Take your Level Exit Exam
Pass your A1 Level Exit Exam to move up to the A2 level.
Pick the schedule that fits your life. The Roadmap gives you credits for all four courses at a lower per-course price, holds your priority seat before classes fill, and includes free monthly club credits. You book each course yourself, and you take your A1 Level Exit Exam after both A1 courses to move into the A2 level.
Start My Roadmap to Fluency$2,396 all four, $599 each
$2,200 for the year, $550 each
Either way, you choose your own sections and book each course yourself. The Roadmap reserves your credits and a priority seat for the year, but we never enroll you into classes automatically.
Introduce yourself, your family, and your work in Spanish.
Master Spanish pronunciation and the alphabet with confidence.
Greet others, exchange pleasantries, and navigate daily interactions.
Conjugate regular verbs in the present tense and use them in conversation.
Talk about Spanish-speaking countries, nationalities, and cultures.
Ask and answer essential questions about people, places, and things.
Use definite and indefinite articles, pronouns, and gendered nouns correctly.
Engage in real-world role-plays that build conversational confidence.
Not ready to commit to the full year? Take either A1 course on its own for $599. Both are part of the complete A1 foundation, and you can take them in any order. Many students begin with one course and move into the Roadmap once they're ready.
Most Students Start Here
Perfect for absolute beginners. Follow fellow WLS student María on a fun, communicative journey to learn Spanish and navigate real-life situations. You'll be speaking Spanish from day one.
View True BeginnersBuild on the Basics
For students who already know a few basics or want to take A1 in a different order. Same A1 foundation, different content focus, equally communicative classroom.
View Advanced BeginnersGoing to miss a few sessions? No worries. You'll have access to all the course materials the moment you enroll, and you can catch up on anything you miss in a private tutoring session.
From $42.50 · Online or Falls Church
One-on-one lessons tailored to your goals. Perfect for making up missed sessions, filling gaps, prepping for an exit exam, or focusing on work, travel, or heritage Spanish.
Explore Private Tutoring$27.50 per session · Free with the Roadmap
Real Spanish conversation in real community, themed around culture, music, film, and current events. The best way to use what you're learning.
Join a Conversation ClubGroup courses cap at 10, and Roadmap students can take seats 11 to 15. Session length scales with enrollment: 10 hours for one student, 15 for two to three, and 20 for four or more, all on a fixed schedule.
Both, and you choose the one that fits you. Some sections meet in person in Falls Church, VA, and others meet live online over Zoom. Each section is a single format, so you simply pick the time and setting that work best for your life.
It happens to almost everyone, and it is no reason to hold off. There will never be a perfectly open semester, so do not wait for one. You will have all of your course materials to stay on track between sessions, and you can book a private tutoring lesson to review anything you missed one-on-one with your instructor.
Brand new to Spanish? You can start True Beginners A1 with no placement test at all. For every level after this one, the free Level Placement Test makes sure you begin exactly where you belong rather than repeat what you already know.
Withdraw at least 7 days before the start date for a full course credit, valid 365 days. We do not offer cash refunds for withdrawals. If WLS cancels a course, you receive an alternative or a full refund.
Not sure whether to start with the Roadmap or a single course, or which course fits first? Reach out and we'll help you find the best fit.
If none of these schedules or formats fit your life, let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate you.
Complete the Scheduling SurveyI just finished Spanish for True Beginners and Mindy made learning Spanish feel so approachable. I've taken language courses before that left me feeling lost, but I felt supported and encouraged every step of the way. Learning another language feels like something I can actually achieve. I'm signed up for the next course and can't wait to keep learning!Danielle · Google Review
One enrollment locks in your full Roadmap year: credits for all four courses, a priority seat held before classes fill, lower pricing, and free monthly club credits to practice in real conversation.
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