Spanish for True Beginners (A1)
You can start your A1-level roadmap with either True Beginners or Advanced Beginners — both are part of the complete A1 foundation. Many students choose based on their schedule or comfort level, and our instructors help ensure you’re prepared for A2 once both are complete.
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- Roadmap Rate: $550 per course
- À la carte rate: $599 per course
Full courses are accessible only to roadmappers.
If you are a roadmapper and would like to enroll into a full course, send an email to [email protected].
If you are a roadmapper and would like to enroll into a full course, send an email to [email protected].
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Course Description
This 20-hour group course is designed specifically for those with little to no prior knowledge of Spanish. In Spanish for True Beginners, you'll follow fellow WLS student Maria as she embarks on a fun, communicative journey to learn Spanish and navigate real-life situations.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
✔ Enunciate Spanish words and use essential expressions
✔ Introduce yourself and navigate daily life
✔ Master common verbs, greetings, and personal introductions
✔ Gain confidence in asking and answering questions about yourself and others
✔ Engage in role-play exercises to simulate real-world interactions
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
✔ Enunciate Spanish words and use essential expressions
✔ Introduce yourself and navigate daily life
✔ Master common verbs, greetings, and personal introductions
✔ Gain confidence in asking and answering questions about yourself and others
✔ Engage in role-play exercises to simulate real-world interactions
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: Mastering the Spanish alphabet and pronunciation
📌 Week 2: Greeting others, introducing yourself, and sharing how you’re feeling
📌 Week 3: Describing where you live and learning about Spanish-speaking countries
📌 Week 4: Discussing birthdays, telling time, and understanding costs
📌 Week 5: Talking about animals and pets
📌 Week 6: Expressing likes and dislikes with present-tense verbs
📌 Week 7: Introducing family members and favorite hobbies
📌 Week 8: Exploring professions with “ser” and locations with “estar”
📌 Week 9: Describing people’s appearance and personality
📌 Week 10: Final Review
📌 Week 1: Mastering the Spanish alphabet and pronunciation
📌 Week 2: Greeting others, introducing yourself, and sharing how you’re feeling
📌 Week 3: Describing where you live and learning about Spanish-speaking countries
📌 Week 4: Discussing birthdays, telling time, and understanding costs
📌 Week 5: Talking about animals and pets
📌 Week 6: Expressing likes and dislikes with present-tense verbs
📌 Week 7: Introducing family members and favorite hobbies
📌 Week 8: Exploring professions with “ser” and locations with “estar”
📌 Week 9: Describing people’s appearance and personality
📌 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:
✅ Our lowest hourly rate
✅ Enrollment into four consecutive semesters of courses
✅ A structured sequence of level exit exams to track and monitor your progress
✅ Exclusive access to extra practice materials and guided learning plans
✅ Annual credits for FREE conversational club events throughout the year
Stay on track, gain exclusive benefits, and reach fluency faster with the Annual Roadmap!
✅ Our lowest hourly rate
✅ Enrollment into four consecutive semesters of courses
✅ A structured sequence of level exit exams to track and monitor your progress
✅ Exclusive access to extra practice materials and guided learning plans
✅ Annual credits for FREE conversational club events throughout the year
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
Course Duration & Hours
Adult group courses consist of 10 class sessions. The total course hours may vary depending on enrollment:
Withdrawals & Course Credit
Students may withdraw from a course and receive a course credit for the full amount paid if the withdrawal request is made at least 7 days before the course start date. Course credits are valid for 365 days from the date of issuance. Work-Life Spanish does not offer refunds for student withdrawals.
Transfers
Once a course has started, same-level transfers, course credits, or refunds are not permitted. The only exception is if a student has enrolled in the incorrect level. In that case, the student may be transferred to a course at the appropriate level if space is available.
Attendance & Course Completion
Successful completion of a course requires attendance of at least 8 out of the 10 sessions. Students who miss a class are encouraged to schedule a makeup session with their instructor to review the missed material. When a makeup session is completed, the missed class will be counted as an attended session for the purpose of course completion.
Students with more than two absences that are not completed through makeup sessions will not be considered to have successfully completed the course and may be required to retake the course.
Unused Enrollment
Students who enroll in a WLS offering or purchase package credits but do not attend sessions or use their credits within the designated timeframe remain responsible for the enrollment. Failure to attend classes does not qualify for refunds, credits, or transfers outside the policies listed above.
Level Progression
Each level at Work-Life Spanish includes multiple courses that build upon one another. Students must successfully complete all courses within a level before taking the Level Exit Exam. Students must pass the Level Exit Exam before enrolling in the next level.
Adult group courses consist of 10 class sessions. The total course hours may vary depending on enrollment:
- 1 student: 10 total hours (60 minutes per session)
- 2–3 students: 15 total hours (90 minutes per session)
- 4 or more students: 20 total hours (120 minutes per session)
Withdrawals & Course Credit
Students may withdraw from a course and receive a course credit for the full amount paid if the withdrawal request is made at least 7 days before the course start date. Course credits are valid for 365 days from the date of issuance. Work-Life Spanish does not offer refunds for student withdrawals.
Transfers
Once a course has started, same-level transfers, course credits, or refunds are not permitted. The only exception is if a student has enrolled in the incorrect level. In that case, the student may be transferred to a course at the appropriate level if space is available.
Attendance & Course Completion
Successful completion of a course requires attendance of at least 8 out of the 10 sessions. Students who miss a class are encouraged to schedule a makeup session with their instructor to review the missed material. When a makeup session is completed, the missed class will be counted as an attended session for the purpose of course completion.
Students with more than two absences that are not completed through makeup sessions will not be considered to have successfully completed the course and may be required to retake the course.
Unused Enrollment
Students who enroll in a WLS offering or purchase package credits but do not attend sessions or use their credits within the designated timeframe remain responsible for the enrollment. Failure to attend classes does not qualify for refunds, credits, or transfers outside the policies listed above.
Level Progression
Each level at Work-Life Spanish includes multiple courses that build upon one another. Students must successfully complete all courses within a level before taking the Level Exit Exam. Students must pass the Level Exit Exam before enrolling in the next level.
Student Testimonial
I just finished Spanish for True Beginners and the teacher made learning Spanish feel so approachable. I've taken language courses before that left me feeling lost, but I felt supported and encouraged every step of the way. Learning another language feels like something I can actually achieve. I'm signed up for the next course and can't wait to keep learning!
- Danielle (Google Review)
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