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How long do I need to speak English?

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I don't speak english, only colors, numbers and basic words but I will try learn English through this web.

Thank you very much to all grin

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updated Apr 3, 2011
edited by erickbioos
posted by erickbioos
Bienvenido al foro, Erick! :-) - webdunce, Apr 2, 2011
2 hours per day using SpanishDict - erickbioos, Apr 2, 2011
Welcome to the forum :) - 00b6f46c, Apr 2, 2011
Erick, how "easy" is it for you to comprehend the English replies herein? Just curious... ¡suerte! - cristalino, Apr 2, 2011
Well, with traductor is most easy, but anytime I do it consult - erickbioos, Apr 3, 2011
For the moment I am learning words, I entertain in flashcards... Is a great web page - erickbioos, Apr 3, 2011

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A lot!!

Believe me, if you want to learn English fast you have to use it a lot, you don't have to be surrounded by people who speak English, but you might start by teaching yourself how to think in English! I never had a conversation with an English native before that lasted for more than 3 minutes, but I'm a pretty good English writer and I think if I had the chance to speak with an English native, there won't be much problems.

(I've been learning English for 3 years and I'm an intermediate student)

Good luck smile

updated Apr 3, 2011
posted by 00b6f46c
I think you are doing fantastic lovely. Good advice - 0043ad50, Apr 2, 2011
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Aprender otro idioma es una meta que requiere una vida para cumplir. Creo que con esfuerzo, es posible tener proficiencia en unos años, pero siempre vas a encontrar más palabras, frases, y modismos desconocidos. ¡Buena suerte y disfruta el viaje!

updated Apr 3, 2011
posted by hiladora
thank you very much - erickbioos, Apr 3, 2011
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Depends on how well you want to speak it. I saw a student get from beginner to CAE (C1) level in 4 years without living in the country. She studied incredibly hard.

In my experience the difference between how fast people learn is not their age or their experience with learning languages etc. but simply how hard they work and how much they practise.

updated Apr 3, 2011
posted by rabbitwho
Thank you - erickbioos, Apr 2, 2011
Estoy contigo rabbit, otra vez. :) - galsally, Apr 3, 2011
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I tutor English as a second language. It takes a lot of work to learn English, but the more you use it, the faster you learn. Watch the news in English, read in English, speak in English every chance you get. When you make mistakes, don't be embarrassed but take the opportunity to learn from them. And if you don't understand something, ask a native speaker.

I want to know, how much longer until I will be able to speak Spanish fluently?

updated Apr 3, 2011
posted by VAFD
Thank you and to speak spanish, I suppose is your same answer - erickbioos, Apr 2, 2011
I consider my fluency in English advanced but still learn new words daily...obviously there is a difference between fluency, specifically, and a heavy vocabulary, but the same goes for my poor grasp of Spanish... I ask for help all the time! :) - cristalino, Apr 2, 2011
I really liked your answer lol. I will do this because i also want to become fluent in spanish (i mostly want to be able to understand it but knowing how to speak it is very useful too - el_jefe, Apr 2, 2011
You are right, but from this day learn English in all moment for my. Si gusta puedo ayudarle con el Español - erickbioos, Apr 3, 2011
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Hasta todos aprenden hablar a español. wink.

Siempre hablar inglés. smile

Hasta pronto en el foro amigo.

Amor y paz
updated Apr 3, 2011
edited by EL_MAG0
posted by EL_MAG0
Gracias y espero algún día platicar en Inglés con muchos de este foro, saludos - erickbioos, Apr 3, 2011
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For the rest of your natural life. smile(but it's not a joke)

updated Apr 2, 2011
posted by Sabor
How much time you give me? and talked to you. I'm not speak english now - erickbioos, Apr 2, 2011
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In order to do what?? más información, por favor...

updated Apr 2, 2011
posted by 001a2987
Using SpanishDict... 2 hours per day - erickbioos, Apr 2, 2011
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As long as the sun shines

updated Apr 2, 2011
posted by dewclaw