Spanish Literature (B2-C1)
Spanish Literature is a 20-hour advanced-level reading and discussion course designed for students who want to immerse themselves in the rich literary traditions of Latin America while refining their vocabulary, analytical skills, and oral fluency.
Through poems, short stories, and essays by some of the most renowned Hispano-American authors, students will explore major themes in Latin American literature, history, and philosophy. Emphasis is placed on close reading, discussion, and literary analysis, with a focus on understanding tone, diction, imagery, and cultural context.
While grammar is not the primary focus, students should have a strong foundation in Spanish tenses and structures, as the course challenges them to engage with complex texts and express sophisticated ideas in Spanish.
➡️ Interpret and analyze complex literary texts, including short stories, poetry, and essays
➡️ Engage in meaningful discussions about literature’s connection to history, politics, and society
➡️ Use advanced literary vocabulary to express nuanced ideas in speech and writing
➡️ Recognize regional linguistic variations and idiomatic expressions in Latin American Spanish
➡️ Deliver structured presentations summarizing and analyzing literary works
➡️ Write creatively and critically in Spanish, producing well-structured texts
➡️ Strengthen fluency and spontaneous expression through oral debates and discussions
If you love literature and want to enhance your fluency through the lens of Latin America’s greatest writers, this course is for you!
-> $450 online
-> $550 at WLS Falls Church (7389 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA 22042)
Through poems, short stories, and essays by some of the most renowned Hispano-American authors, students will explore major themes in Latin American literature, history, and philosophy. Emphasis is placed on close reading, discussion, and literary analysis, with a focus on understanding tone, diction, imagery, and cultural context.
While grammar is not the primary focus, students should have a strong foundation in Spanish tenses and structures, as the course challenges them to engage with complex texts and express sophisticated ideas in Spanish.
➡️ Interpret and analyze complex literary texts, including short stories, poetry, and essays
➡️ Engage in meaningful discussions about literature’s connection to history, politics, and society
➡️ Use advanced literary vocabulary to express nuanced ideas in speech and writing
➡️ Recognize regional linguistic variations and idiomatic expressions in Latin American Spanish
➡️ Deliver structured presentations summarizing and analyzing literary works
➡️ Write creatively and critically in Spanish, producing well-structured texts
➡️ Strengthen fluency and spontaneous expression through oral debates and discussions
If you love literature and want to enhance your fluency through the lens of Latin America’s greatest writers, this course is for you!
-> $450 online
-> $550 at WLS Falls Church (7389 Lee Highway, Falls Church, VA 22042)
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Weekly Topics:
📌 Week 1: Julio Cortázar (Argentina) – Magical realism and surrealism in Casa tomada & Continuidad de los parques
📌 Week 2: Pablo Neruda (Chile) – Poetic voices of love, war, and everyday life (Poema 20, Oda a la alcachofa)
📌 Week 3: Gabriel García Márquez (Colombia) – Power, injustice, and fate in Un día de estos & La siesta del martes
📌 Week 4: José Martí (Cuba) – Patriotism, human values, and poetic simplicity in Versos sencillos
📌 Week 5: Federico García Lorca (Spain) – Spanish identity in Romancero gitano and La casa de Bernarda Alba
📌 Week 6: Horacio Quiroga (Uruguay) – Psychological horror & naturalism in El hijo and Las medias de los flamencos
📌 Week 7: Augusto Monterroso (Guatemala) – Satire, irony, and storytelling in El eclipse and El dinosaurio
📌 Week 8: Carlos Fuentes (Mexico) – The intersection of myth and reality in Chac Mool
📌 Week 9: Rubén Darío (Nicaragua) – Modernismo and poetic innovation in Sonatina and Lo fatal
📌 Week 10: Julia de Burgos (Puerto Rico) – Feminism, identity, and self-reflection in A Julia de Burgos
📌 Week 2: Pablo Neruda (Chile) – Poetic voices of love, war, and everyday life (Poema 20, Oda a la alcachofa)
📌 Week 3: Gabriel García Márquez (Colombia) – Power, injustice, and fate in Un día de estos & La siesta del martes
📌 Week 4: José Martí (Cuba) – Patriotism, human values, and poetic simplicity in Versos sencillos
📌 Week 5: Federico García Lorca (Spain) – Spanish identity in Romancero gitano and La casa de Bernarda Alba
📌 Week 6: Horacio Quiroga (Uruguay) – Psychological horror & naturalism in El hijo and Las medias de los flamencos
📌 Week 7: Augusto Monterroso (Guatemala) – Satire, irony, and storytelling in El eclipse and El dinosaurio
📌 Week 8: Carlos Fuentes (Mexico) – The intersection of myth and reality in Chac Mool
📌 Week 9: Rubén Darío (Nicaragua) – Modernismo and poetic innovation in Sonatina and Lo fatal
📌 Week 10: Julia de Burgos (Puerto Rico) – Feminism, identity, and self-reflection in A Julia de Burgos
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!
Get started now!
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Add the optional roadmap to your enrollment by checking the +3 Roadmap box!
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Start your beginner course and enjoy your journey to Spanish language fluency!
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