How Long Does It Take To Learn Spanish ?

Question

This is probably one of the favourite questions on here. So here is my answer. I have studied for 3 years, by Skype one on one with a teacher. I used to do about 5 hours a week for the first year and since then I have done 9 hours a week. I don't concentrate too hard but those are my hours.

I think it is safe to say and my teacher agrees that I am now at the advanced level of basic advanced, below intermediate. So I have studied about 3 times longer than any course will tell you that you need to study to reach this very basic level.

Answer 1

Learning a foreign language depends impart on your commitment, environment, goals, recourses, attitude, etc.

Set realistic goals for yourself. Don’t be swayed by setbacks. Practice, Practice, and Practice.

Read and study. Listen to music. Watch television. Travel abroad. If you can’t go over seas, then seek out a restaurant. Seek every opportunity to expose yourself to Spanish speaking natives.

Above all, seek out dictionaries, resource materials, schoolbooks, videos, and friendships. Seems to me that you are already headed in that direction?. Good luck! Have fun!

It takes years...but, those years can be fun.

I don't do any of that, just have my lessons and 5 minutes of CNN Espanol here and there - Stig345, Jun 16, 2012

Try to find a Spanish restaurant in Tiverton..What restaurants there were, of any type, l the restaurants are closing down. Recession.. - annierats, Jun 16, 2012

You might be able to find discarded school textbooks. - viejito, Jun 16, 2012

Answer 2

I can't answer your question yet... I'll let you know if I ever get there. Be prepared to wait a while.

Answer 3

Since I live in Texas, took Spanish in high school and travel to Mexico and Latin American countries have always wanted to be fluent. My husband and I are retired so I have plenty of time to devote to studying. I started an online course eight months ago with a tutor who calls me weekly for one hour. I tried an oline course without a tutor and thought I was learning a lot. Now, I know that the teacher holds me accountable for the appointment time as well as my preparation. Of course, no everyone can afford a private tutor. I knock myself out to prepare for the session. I average 2 or more hours per day of studying. I even took my notes to Las Vegas. It's not that I had to for the instructor, I am passionate about my goal to be fluent and find studying to be fascinating and rewarding. My instructor is very complimentary of my preparation. At first, I thought I was too old but so far, I am able to keep up. I am a week away from progressing to the intermediate level. Most of all....I am really learning Spanish with a good foundation. Unless you have a stellar memory and time constrictions, if you want to be fluent, throw you whole heart into it. I watch Spanish TV, including novellas (soap operas) and listen to news on the radio in my car. If I'm in a waiting room I whip out my iPad and use the dozens of free apps. Hasta luego, mi amigos!!