How long should it take someone to learn Spanish online? (closed)

Question

I haven't practiced in quite a while, but I'm back now. I have taken several classes in the past, and I pick up things easily. The main issue is practicing consistently. How many hours a week should I practice to become proficient in Spanish in about 7 months?

Please give me your honest opinions and advice.

Also, which are the best sources for upper beginner/lower intermediate learners, in terms of news websites, radio stations, etc.?

Are there any Spanish children's videos online that you recommend?

Help!

Answer 1

Hi diddy, please make a search on the site, there are a lot of threads open on that topic with learning tips and suggestions, thanks

Answer 2

Proficient in 7 months? Maybe you don't know what proficient means, but I'm not sure 24 hours a day + living in the country would get you proficient in 7 months. 3 hours a day should get you able to communicate in 7 months though. Make sure to include some practice with a native speaker online with that or you'll be able to read/write but not communicate.

More important than the number of hours is doing something evey day. There's not much point in doing 10 hours in a row every two weeks, better to do a little often. - rabbitwho, Oct 13, 2011

Answer 3

This is a trick question. In no way is it a fair question. There is no "timeline" that says you have to learn Spanish online in a day, or in twenty years. Just believe in yourself and Fly!!!

Answer 4

hey there. obviously the general idea is as much as possible, but we have to be realistic. if you can afford one hour a day that should put you at a good intermediate/conversational level after 7 months.

in addition to reading and listening practice online, it would be great if you practiced conversation in real life with a Spanish speaker. conversationexchange.com is brilliant for finding a conversation partner in your city. I use it down here in Buenos Aires.

here are 3 good sites:

short answer questions on topics: http://www.laits.utexas.edu/spe/int01.html

Latin radio: http://www.radiosur.net/

Spanish language TV: http://www.rtve.es/television/programas/