Ser or Estar
Ser or estar? Both mean "to be," and choosing the wrong one is one of the most common Spanish mistakes. This A2 vocabulary-building course makes the choice feel automatic, and grows your lexicon along the way.
One of the four courses in your A2 Roadmap to Fluency.
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In person · Falls Church, map
Saturdays, 10am–12pm ET
Summer 2026 · 7/18 – 9/26
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Reserve your seatHow it works
Confirm this is your level
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.
Pick your class section
Choose the online or Falls Church section that fits your schedule.
Show up and practice
Add clubs and tutoring to keep speaking between classes.
Every class section
Online Sections
Falls Church Sections
Summer 2026
In person · Falls Church, map
Saturdays, 10am–12pm ET
7/18 – 9/26
Cancelled this semesterBy the end of this course
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.
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.
Introduction to the verbs ser and estar
Describing physical traits and personality
Talking about professions and occupations
Expressing time, numbers, and daily routines
Nationalities, family relationships, and origins
Location and position
Present progressive to describe ongoing actions
Expressing emotions and conditions of things
Adjectives that change meaning with ser vs. estar
Final review
Take it solo, or go all in
Just this course
$599 à la carte
- All ten sessions of Ser or Estar
- Every course material included
- 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.
- 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
Ser or Estar is an A2 course, built for learners who have a solid A1 foundation and keep second-guessing which "to be" to use. 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.
Join a Conversation ClubNeed help choosing?
Not sure which section fits, or which A2 course to take first? Reach out and we'll help you find the right fit.
Tell us what works
If none of these times or formats fit your life, let us know and we'll do our best to accommodate you.
Complete the Scheduling SurveyI have never gone this far with a language. And it's been so rewarding to learn in such an approachable manner.Danielle Danko · Ser or Estar
Stop second-guessing ser and estar.
Pick the class section that fits your schedule and you are in. You will leave choosing the right "to be" without a second thought.
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