Exploring the Past (B1)
Have you ever struggled with when to use preterite vs. imperfect, or how to form past perfect and present perfect tenses?
Exploring the Past is a 20-hour group course designed for learners who are comfortable with present tenses and are ready to focus on mastering past indicative tenses. You’ll refine your ability to describe past experiences, historical events, and personal memories while using key past-tense structures with confidence.
Prior to enrolling, students must have tested into the B1 level and be able to conjugate irregular -ar, -er, and -ir verbs in the present tense.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
➡️ Confidently use preterite, imperfect, present perfect, and past perfect tenses
➡️ Narrate past events, personal experiences, and historical moments
➡️ Use time expressions with "hacer" in different past tenses
➡️ Recognize verbs that change meaning between preterite and imperfect
➡️ Apply relative pronouns and adjectives to describe past experiences
➡️ Correctly use ser and estar in past tenses
➡️ Form grammatically accurate and engaging stories in Spanish
-> $450 online
-> $550 at WLS Falls Church (7389 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA 22042)
Exploring the Past is a 20-hour group course designed for learners who are comfortable with present tenses and are ready to focus on mastering past indicative tenses. You’ll refine your ability to describe past experiences, historical events, and personal memories while using key past-tense structures with confidence.
Prior to enrolling, students must have tested into the B1 level and be able to conjugate irregular -ar, -er, and -ir verbs in the present tense.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
➡️ Confidently use preterite, imperfect, present perfect, and past perfect tenses
➡️ Narrate past events, personal experiences, and historical moments
➡️ Use time expressions with "hacer" in different past tenses
➡️ Recognize verbs that change meaning between preterite and imperfect
➡️ Apply relative pronouns and adjectives to describe past experiences
➡️ Correctly use ser and estar in past tenses
➡️ Form grammatically accurate and engaging stories in Spanish
-> $450 online
-> $550 at WLS Falls Church (7389 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA 22042)
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Weekly Topics:
📌 Week 1: Learn the uses of the preterite tense and conjugate regular preterite verbs
📌 Week 2: Conjugate irregular and stem-changing verbs in the preterite tense
📌 Week 3: Master the imperfect tense, imperfect progressive, and their key uses
📌 Week 4: Use time expressions with "hacer" in the present, imperfect, and preterite tenses
📌 Week 5: Understand verbs that change meaning in the preterite and imperfect
📌 Week 6: Learn and apply the present perfect tense in real-world contexts
📌 Week 7: Explore preterite vs. imperfect and when to use each tense correctly
📌 Week 8: Work with past perfect tense and narrate past events in depth
📌 Week 9: Use ser and estar in past tenses and analyze their subtle distinctions
📌 Week 10: Final review & storytelling workshop
📌 Week 2: Conjugate irregular and stem-changing verbs in the preterite tense
📌 Week 3: Master the imperfect tense, imperfect progressive, and their key uses
📌 Week 4: Use time expressions with "hacer" in the present, imperfect, and preterite tenses
📌 Week 5: Understand verbs that change meaning in the preterite and imperfect
📌 Week 6: Learn and apply the present perfect tense in real-world contexts
📌 Week 7: Explore preterite vs. imperfect and when to use each tense correctly
📌 Week 8: Work with past perfect tense and narrate past events in depth
📌 Week 9: Use ser and estar in past tenses and analyze their subtle distinctions
📌 Week 10: Final review & storytelling workshop
What if I Miss a Class?
We understand that life gets busy, but we’ve got you covered!
✔ Follow the Materials – From day one, you’ll receive all course materials and the syllabus, making it easy to prepare for lessons and follow along if you miss a session.
✔ Watch the Recordings – You’ll have access to class recordings, so you can review missed lessons at your own pace.
✔ Make Up the Lesson – Need extra support or more conversation practice? Schedule an optional one-on-one makeup session with your instructor to reinforce what you missed.
✔ Follow the Materials – From day one, you’ll receive all course materials and the syllabus, making it easy to prepare for lessons and follow along if you miss a session.
✔ Watch the Recordings – You’ll have access to class recordings, so you can review missed lessons at your own pace.
✔ Make Up the Lesson – Need extra support or more conversation practice? Schedule an optional one-on-one makeup session with your instructor to reinforce what you missed.
Take Your Learning Further with the Annual Roadmap!
Don’t stop with just one course or wait until the last minute to sign up for your next! Plan ahead and unlock huge benefits by enrolling in our Annual Roadmap Program. By joining this optional program, you’ll gain:
✅ Enrollment into four consecutive semesters of courses
✅ Exclusive access to extra practice materials and guided learning plans
✅ A structured sequence of level exit exams to track and monitor your progress
✅ A structured learning path that ensures steady progress and prevents plateaus
✅ $105 in free monthly credits for 12 months, valid for private tutoring, club events, and makeup sessions
Stay on track, gain exclusive benefits, and reach fluency faster with the Annual Roadmap!
✅ Enrollment into four consecutive semesters of courses
✅ Exclusive access to extra practice materials and guided learning plans
✅ A structured sequence of level exit exams to track and monitor your progress
✅ A structured learning path that ensures steady progress and prevents plateaus
✅ $105 in free monthly credits for 12 months, valid for private tutoring, club events, and makeup sessions
Stay on track, gain exclusive benefits, and reach fluency faster with the Annual Roadmap!
Move Beyond the Classroom with our Immersion Trips!
What if you had a real-world reason to learn Spanish—an adventure to work toward? Our Immersion Trips give you a clear goal for your studies and an opportunity to experience Spanish in action. We focus on community, wellness, and full language immersion, making your journey both meaningful and transformative.
🌍 Travel with familiar faces – Our immersion trips are made up of Work-Life Spanish students, so you’ll know your fellow travelers before departure. We meet multiple times before leaving and continue connecting through post-trip activities. Many students leave with lifelong friendships and memories.
🌍 Wellness & nature-based experiences – Enjoy yoga practices, nutritious local foods, and outdoor adventures on our eco-friendly trips.
🌍 True Spanish immersion – From the moment you arrive, you'll be immersed in the language through daily language classes, Spanish-language guided excursions, and cultural activities with the locals.
Give your learning a purpose! Sign up for an Immersion Trip and put your hard work into action in the field!
🌍 Travel with familiar faces – Our immersion trips are made up of Work-Life Spanish students, so you’ll know your fellow travelers before departure. We meet multiple times before leaving and continue connecting through post-trip activities. Many students leave with lifelong friendships and memories.
🌍 Wellness & nature-based experiences – Enjoy yoga practices, nutritious local foods, and outdoor adventures on our eco-friendly trips.
🌍 True Spanish immersion – From the moment you arrive, you'll be immersed in the language through daily language classes, Spanish-language guided excursions, and cultural activities with the locals.
Give your learning a purpose! Sign up for an Immersion Trip and put your hard work into action in the field!
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