Latin American Cinema
Read a culture through its films. This C1 course studies acclaimed movies from across Spain and Latin America, using them to sharpen your listening, your argument, and your ear for dialect, accent, and subtext.
One of the four courses in your C1 Roadmap to Fluency.
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How it works
Confirm C1 is your level
New students enter through the Level Placement Test. Current students enter by passing the B2 Level Exit Exam.
Pick your class section
Choose the online or in-person section that fits your week, then save your seat in just a couple of clicks.
Show up and practice
Add clubs and tutoring to keep speaking between classes and to make up missed lessons.
Every class section
Online Sections
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.
El hijo de la novia (Argentina)
El minero del diablo (Bolivia)
Machuca (Chile)
María, llena eres de gracia (Colombia)
Guantanamera (Cuba)
Voces inocentes (El Salvador)
El Norte (United States / Guatemala / Mexico)
Mar adentro (Spain)
Como agua para chocolate (Mexico)
Todos somos estrellas (Peru)
Take it solo, or go all in
Just this course
$599 à la carte
- Ten live sessions of Latin American Cinema
- All course materials
- Weekly class notes and homework
- Conveniently located online (live over Zoom)
The C1 Roadmap to Fluency
$550 per course
- Everything from the à la carte enrollment
- $200 off your annual courses
- $330 in free conversational club credits
- Priority seating in each course
Common questions
How many students are in a class?
Group 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.
Are classes online or in person?
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.
What if I miss a class?
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.
Do I need the Level Placement Test?
New students take the free Level Placement Test so they start at exactly the right level, and Latin American Cinema sits at C1. If you are already studying with us, you reach C1 by completing the earlier levels and passing the B2 Level Exit Exam. Either way, you arrive ready to build on what you know rather than repeat it.
What is your refund policy?
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.
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. Our clubs give you more time speaking out loud, at every level.
Join a Conversation ClubTeachers at Work-Life Spanish are very skilled, fun, patient, and encouraging. The online platform works great for learning and provides flexibility for travel and busy schedules, no matter where you live.Nancy White · Google Review
Need help choosing?
Not sure which section fits, or which C1 course to take first? Reach out and we'll help you find the right fit.
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