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Further Learning: How Fast Can You Learn a New Language?

Further Learning: How Fast Can You Learn a New Language?

New students often ask me: how long will it take for me to become fluent?

This is a very difficult question to answer. Many factors go into a person’s ability to learn a language. I often discuss how long it takes my average student to achieve certain milestones, such as being comfortable in everyday conversations, or being confident in a business setting.

After I work with students for a few sessions and get to know their learning styles, I can answer this question with greater certainty. There are five key factors that I believe determine how fast someone can learn a new language:

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