How many hours a week should you dedicate to learning a language?

Shorter (but focused) sessions tend to be more effective than long hours. For most people, 30 minutes a day is a lot more effective than cramming 3 hours once a week. Once you gain a solid foundation in your language though, it will become much easier to learn through content and exposure to the language.

When can I consider myself fluent in a language?

How hard do I need to think about what I want to say? For full fluency, you should be able to speak or write off-the-cuff, like you can in your native language. This is a clear marker of ease in using the language, which is a sign of fluency.

How many hours does it take to learn a language?

They measure the amount of time it takes to learn a language in “GLH” or “Guided Learning Hours”. Essentially, these are hours in a classroom. If we look at a typical language course of 2 hours a day, 5 days a week, that equates to 10 hours per week or 20 hours of total study time.

How long does it take to become fluent in a language?

Non-official sources provide an even broader picture of how many hours it takes to reach fluency. According to Huan Japes, the deputy chief executive of English UK, a trade body for language colleges, it should take around 360 hours to get to around a B1 level.

How much time do you get to speak during a class?

The amount of time you get to speak during most language classes is pretty low. In a classroom with 20 students you might get called on to speak with the teacher just 4 or 5 times for a total of around 5 minutes all together.

Can you learn Spanish in 25 days?

The total amount of hours needed to learn a language is very handy when you try to estimate how much time your task will really take. But, hey, there are 24 hours in a day; does it mean that you can learn Spanish in 25 days? Well, if you don’t need to sleep…