Ser or Estar (A2)
Prior to enrolling, learners must first either pass the A1-Level Exit Exam or test into A2-level in the Level Placement Test.
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SER OR ESTAR |
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SER OR ESTAR |
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Course Description
The verbs ser and estar both mean "to be", yet their usage varies significantly. Mastering these differences is crucial for fluency and natural conversation in Spanish. In this 20-hour vocabulary building course, students will learn how to choose between these two pesky verbs and greatly increase their lexicon to discuss topics heavily reliant on the "to be" verbs.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
✔ Correctly differentiate and use ser vs. estar in various contexts
✔ Describe people, places, and things with accuracy
✔ Talk about professions, nationalities, emotions, locations, and temporary states
✔ Express opinions, conditions, and changes in state
✔ Master common ser/estar expressions and avoid common mistakes
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
✔ Correctly differentiate and use ser vs. estar in various contexts
✔ Describe people, places, and things with accuracy
✔ Talk about professions, nationalities, emotions, locations, and temporary states
✔ Express opinions, conditions, and changes in state
✔ Master common ser/estar expressions and avoid common mistakes
Weekly Topics
Our immersive communicative approach means you’ll be speaking Spanish from day one. Classes are taught almost entirely in Spanish to maximize your exposure and fluency. We follow a Flipped Classroom model, so you’ll review short materials at home before each session, leaving class time for real conversation and guided practice.
📌 Week 1: Introduction to the verbs ser & estar
📌 Week 2: Describing physical traits and personality
📌 Week 3: Talking about professions and occupations
📌 Week 4: Expressing time, numbers, and daily routines
📌 Week 5: Nationalities, family relationships, and origins
📌 Week 6: Location & position
📌 Week 7: Present progressive to describe ongoing actions
📌 Week 8: Expressing emotions and conditions of things
📌 Week 9: Adjectives that change meaning with ser vs. estar
📌 Week 10: Final review
📌 Week 1: Introduction to the verbs ser & estar
📌 Week 2: Describing physical traits and personality
📌 Week 3: Talking about professions and occupations
📌 Week 4: Expressing time, numbers, and daily routines
📌 Week 5: Nationalities, family relationships, and origins
📌 Week 6: Location & position
📌 Week 7: Present progressive to describe ongoing actions
📌 Week 8: Expressing emotions and conditions of things
📌 Week 9: Adjectives that change meaning with ser vs. estar
📌 Week 10: Final review
Included Materials
All materials are included in your enrollment fee:
- A digital course syllabus with all weekly topics, objectives, homework and solution guides.
- Interactive student materials for all 10 classes.
- A OneNote class notebook for notes, recordings, and collaborative activities.
What if I Miss a Class?
We understand that life gets busy! If you miss a class, you can easily catch up by:
- Reviewing your class materials and class notes
- Completing the assigned homework per the course syllabus
- Scheduling a private lesson with your instructor to makeup the session
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
✅ $110 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
✅ $110 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!
Join Our Community
At Work-Life Spanish, learning goes far beyond the classroom. Join our vibrant community of learners and native speakers through:
- Conversation Clubs – guided weekly meetups to keep speaking between classes
- Immersion Trips – travel abroad with classmates and practice Spanish in real life
Terms & Enrollment Policies
By enrolling in this course, you agree to the terms of our enrollment policy:
- Adult courses with fewer than four students may be reduced in hours:
- 10 total hours for 1 student
- 15 total hours for 2–3 students
- 20 total hours for 4 or more students
- Students are eligible for a course credit valid for 365 days for the full amount they paid for the course.
This credit is available only to students who withdraw at least 7 days prior to the start of the class.
We are unable to provide cash refunds for student withdrawals. - Once a course has started, same-semester transfers can only be made if the student is in the wrong level.
Same-level transfers, course credits, or refunds will not be allowed once the course has begun.
Student Testimonial
I took the "Ser and Estar" class and really enjoyed it. The instructor was super-engaging and very encouraging. He made class fun but also made sure we got down to business and covered the material well, and he was clear in answering questions of the students. I also like the class size- not too big, but enough people that we could learn from each other. I highly recommend Work-Life Spanish classes and expect to take another class in the near future.
- Colleen (WLS Website Review)
Get Started!
Take our Placement Test to find your starting level and review the courses or private tutoring options.
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