Exploring the Unknown (B1)
Prior to enrolling:
- New students must have tested into B1-level in the Level Placement Test.
- Current students must complete the A2-level and pass the A2-Level Exit Exam.
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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
Many Spanish learners struggle with grammar structures they don’t think about but absolutely need to master—such as direct and indirect object pronouns, relative pronouns, the vast uses of "se" and "lo," diminutives and augmentatives, and verbal periphrasis. Exploring the Unknown is a 20-hour group course designed to demystify these tricky concepts and help you apply them accurately and naturally in conversation and writing.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
✔ Confidently use direct, indirect, and double object pronouns in speech and writing
✔ Differentiate and correctly apply relative pronouns such as que, lo que, quien, quienes
✔ Master the many uses of "se" and "lo" to express impersonal statements, reflexivity, and emphasis
✔ Use diminutives and augmentatives to add nuance to descriptions
✔ Apply verbal periphrasis to communicate actions with greater precision
✔ Form and understand complex sentence structures that enhance fluency
✔ Speak, read, and write in all indicative tenses with greater confidence
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
✔ Confidently use direct, indirect, and double object pronouns in speech and writing
✔ Differentiate and correctly apply relative pronouns such as que, lo que, quien, quienes
✔ Master the many uses of "se" and "lo" to express impersonal statements, reflexivity, and emphasis
✔ Use diminutives and augmentatives to add nuance to descriptions
✔ Apply verbal periphrasis to communicate actions with greater precision
✔ Form and understand complex sentence structures that enhance fluency
✔ Speak, read, and write in all indicative tenses with greater confidence
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: Class introductions; express the future using ir + a
📌 Week 2: Learn future tense conjugations and discuss horoscopes & predictions
📌 Week 3: Use future progressive to describe ongoing future events
📌 Week 4: Master future perfect tense while discussing sports
📌 Week 5: Use future tense to express probability & hypotheses
📌 Week 6: Learn conditional tense conjugations and discuss vacation destinations
📌 Week 7: Explore conditional perfect tense and make hypotheses about film and art
📌 Week 8: Compare future vs. conditional tenses while discussing Spanish art
📌 Week 9: Review key differences between future & conditional tenses
📌 Week 10: The technology of the future
📌 Week 2: Learn future tense conjugations and discuss horoscopes & predictions
📌 Week 3: Use future progressive to describe ongoing future events
📌 Week 4: Master future perfect tense while discussing sports
📌 Week 5: Use future tense to express probability & hypotheses
📌 Week 6: Learn conditional tense conjugations and discuss vacation destinations
📌 Week 7: Explore conditional perfect tense and make hypotheses about film and art
📌 Week 8: Compare future vs. conditional tenses while discussing Spanish art
📌 Week 9: Review key differences between future & conditional tenses
📌 Week 10: The technology of the future
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.
- Course textbook to use between classes to prepare you for in-class discussions.
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
✅ Annual credits for FREE conversational club events throughout the year
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
✅ 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 Testimonials
- (Sarah (WLS Website Review)
- Exploring the Unknown really expanded my awareness and knowledge of those structures in Spanish which are not easily translated into English. It was a challenging and fun class and I’m already signed up for the next one! I’m hooked!
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