How long will it take me to learn English?
Of course, this question can only be answered with a lot of “it depends”. In particular, it depends on:-
- the level you start from (see Question 4, above)
- the level you want to finish at
- how good a natural language learner you are
- how good and how motivated a student you are
- your first language (see Question 5, above).
- how intensively you are studying (how many lessons a week)
- how much of your non-studying time you spend using (reading, talking, studying, etc.) English
All we can do here is to give you two examples:-
It is quite common for an average learner/student studying with us on a medium intensity course (28 lessons – that’s 21 hours – per week) to go from Low (or Pre-) Intermediate level to Upper Intermediate, or even early Advanced, in about three months.
A very motivated student with a natural ability for language-learning, on an intensive course, can go from Elementary level to the early stages of Advanced in about 6 months, even if her/his first language is not one from which it is easy to learn English.
Click on a question to go straight to the answer:
1. Why learn English?
2. What is the best way to learn English?
3. So how do I find the best way of learning English for me?
4. How can I describe my level of English now?
5. Does my native ( = first) language make any difference?
6. How long will it take me to learn English?
7. Is it necessary to go to an English-speaking country?
8. Which English-speaking country is the best to learn in?
9. What kind of place is it best to study in – city or countryside?
10. What kind of accommodation is best?
11. Which is better – a big school or a small one?
12. Do small classes matter?
13. How can I compare one English language school with another?
14. Do I need to study grammar?
15. How do I learn enough words?
16. Which is the best dictionary to get?
17. How important is pronunciation?
18. What about exams?
19. If I need to use English for my work, should I study Business English?
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