How long does it take for a native English speaker to learn German?

approximately 30 weeks
In short, the FSI estimated that learning German will take approximately 30 weeks (750 hours) for English speakers. This may seem like a lot of time, but it’s a fraction compared to languages like Chinese, Japanese and Arabic, which took students up to 88 weeks to learn.

Why is it so hard for me to learn German?

German pronunciation is harsh Guess what: German pronunciation being difficult is also more on the fake-news side of things. In fact, German is one of the few languages where pronunciation makes sense. Each letter or letter combination usually always sounds the same, no matter where in a word it stands.

Where can I find people to practice German with?

12 Great Ways to Find a Partner for German Language Exchange

• italki. German teachers available: 200+
• Couchsurfing. Members: 2 million+
• My Language Exchange. Native German speaking members: 1,090.
• The Mixxer. Members who speak German: ca.
• Polyglot Club. Members who teach German: ca.
• Tandempartner.net.
• Tandem Partners.
• SprachDuo.

How many hours a day should I study German?

German is rated as a category 2 language and considered to be similar to English. The FSI estimates that German takes approximately 30 weeks, or 750 classroom hours to learn. This study was conducted on a group of language students who spent 25 hours per week in class, and three hours daily on individual practice.

Is German hard to learn for English speakers?

Let’s start off by debunking the myth that German is especially hard. Despite all the jokes that are being made about it being an impossible language, if you are an English speaker, you are actually already quite advantaged. This is because German and English share the same Germanic root.

Is German harder to learn than Dutch for Dutch speakers?

German is probably harder to learn ‘properly’ for Dutch speakers than Dutch for German speakers, because German has retained quite a few complications that Dutch has already discarded. But I am sure it won’t take much to get to the point where you can have fun reading German books.

What is it like to be a German speaker?

In general, German speakers are also quite rich if we compare the situation worldwide. Because German speakers have many, they also tend to travel all around the world so you can find German tourists, exchange students and expats from many different countries. German grammar is straightforward and so is pronunciation.

How easy is it to learn German?

German is pronunciation is easy because it’s pronounced like it’s written. Compare for example to French or English. There are far more exceptions and things that you need to remember. And if you have already learned to speak English or French I am sure that you will learn German much quickly.

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