Elementary Grammar
Lock in the grammar that everyday Spanish runs on. Irregular verbs, gustar, the present progressive, reflexives, and comparisons, so your sentences come out right without overthinking them.
One of the four courses in your A2 Roadmap to Fluency.
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This is an A2 course. New students place in with the Level Placement Test. Coming from A1? You are ready once you have passed the A1 Exit Exam.
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By the end of this course
Use conjunctions and time markers to express when something happened.
Conjugate stem-changing and irregular verbs in the present tense.
Express likes and dislikes with irregular verbs like "gustar."
Use the present progressive to talk about what is happening now.
Apply reflexive verbs to discuss daily routines and habits.
Make comparisons with comparatives and superlatives.
What we'll cover
Classes are taught almost entirely in Spanish, so you are speaking from day one. We use a flipped-classroom model, so you review short materials at home and spend class time on real conversation and practice.
Describe the existence and location of objects with haber and estar
Use conjunctions and time markers to discuss diet and health habits
Talk about the weather using hacer, estar, and haber
Differentiate stem-changing "hat" and "boot" verbs and use idiomatic expressions
Conjugate irregular verbs in the present tense
Express likes and dislikes with gustar
Discuss actions in progress with the present progressive
Use reflexive verbs to discuss daily routines
Compare people and objects with comparative adjectives and superlatives
Final review and application
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Just this course
$599 à la carte
- All ten sessions of Elementary Grammar
- Every course material included, textbook and all
- Take it online or in Falls Church
- Perfect if you want to try us first
The A2 Roadmap to Fluency
$550 per course
- All four A2 courses for the year
- More than $500 in annual club and lesson credits
- Seat priority and locked-in pricing
- Steady momentum all the way to your A2 Exit Exam
Everything comes with it
- A digital course syllabus with all weekly topics, objectives, homework, and solution guides.
- Interactive student materials for all ten classes.
- A OneNote class notebook for notes, recordings, and collaborative activities.
- A course textbook to use between classes and prepare for in-class discussions.
- Class recordings for every online session.
What if I miss a class?
Life gets busy. You can catch up by reviewing your materials and notes, completing the homework in the syllabus, or booking a private lesson with your instructor to make up the session.
Who this course is for
Elementary Grammar is an A2 course, built for learners who have a solid A1 foundation and want their grammar to feel solid and automatic. New to Work-Life Spanish? Place into A2 with the Level Placement Test. Coming from A1? You are ready once you have passed the A1 Exit Exam.
Still not sure where you belong? Take the Level Placement Test or book a 15-minute consultation.
Practice between classes
Private Tutoring
From $42.50 · Online or Falls Church
One-on-one lessons tailored to your goals. Perfect for making up a missed class, filling gaps, or building extra confidence before you speak up in group.
Explore Private TutoringConversation Clubs
$27.50 per session · Free with the Roadmap
Real Spanish conversation in real community. The Beginner Banter Club is built for A1 through B1 learners who want more time speaking out loud.
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Complete the Scheduling SurveyShe is an excellent teacher, down to earth, clear in her explanations, pushes students to engage language, offers gentle correction. Simply fantastic.Amy Best · Elementary Grammar
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