Elementary Spanish
Build on your A1 foundation and start communicating in a wider range of everyday situations. You will learn to talk about the past, express plans, and handle routine conversations with confidence.
~90 hrs
Duration
Total
Online + In-Person
Format
5–10
Group size
or Private
What You Will Learn
- Communicate in simple, routine everyday tasks
- Describe your background, environment, and immediate needs
- Use common expressions about family, shopping, and work
- Talk about past events using the preterite tense
- Express plans and intentions for the near future
- Understand short texts and simple written messages
- Handle short social conversations on familiar topics
- Write simple emails and notes
Topics Covered
Past Tense (Pretérito Indefinido)
Regular and irregular verbs in the simple past tense.
Talking About Habits (Presente)
Frequency adverbs, present tense review, daily habits.
Comparisons & Descriptions
Adjectives, comparative and superlative forms.
Health & Body
Body parts, talking about health, visiting a doctor.
Transport & Travel
Transport vocabulary, planning trips, travel expressions.
Work & Professions
Job vocabulary, workplace language, describing your job.
Meet your teacher
Karla Quiroga
Founder & Lead Instructor — La Casa del Español
Native Spanish speaker with over 4 years teaching adults, teens, and children in Annandale, VA and online. Certified in language pedagogy, focused on conversation-first, immersive methods.
Prerequisites
A1 level or equivalent. Basic familiarity with Spanish greetings, numbers, and simple present tense.
Frequently Asked Questions
I finished A1 elsewhere — can I start A2 here?+
Yes. We do a short 10-minute placement chat to confirm you're ready for A2 and identify any gaps to bridge quickly.
How much time between A1 and A2?+
A2 covers around 90 hours. Most students take 4–6 months depending on frequency. Private/intensive tracks can shorten this significantly.
What's the difference between A1 and A2 in practice?+
In A1 you introduce yourself and handle basic situations. In A2 you can hold conversations about your past, your plans, and everyday life with real fluency.
Will I be able to travel to a Spanish-speaking country after A2?+
Absolutely. A2 gives you the tools to handle most tourist situations, order food, ask directions, book accommodation, and have basic conversations with locals.
Group or private — which is right for A2?+
Group is great for conversation practice at this stage. Private works better if you have a tight timeline or want to focus on specific skills (business Spanish, travel prep, etc.).
What comes next?+
B1 (Intermediate) — where you start using the subjunctive and can navigate most real-world situations independently.
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Not sure yet? Try a free class.
No commitment — meet Karla, ask questions, and see if this format works for you.