how long does it take?

Question

with regular practice and lessons how long would it take for the average person to learn another language and become fluent in it? just curious.. thanks.

Answer 1

There are so many variables involved in this question that any answer has the potential to be right and wrong.
That said, each language is dependant on the complexity it presents to potential students, and the desire and mental discipline that those students command.
There may be some short cuts actually. The one that jumps to mind is the constructed language already mentioned; Esperanto. In numerous studies conducted over the last century, it has been demonstrated that first mastering Esperanto can lessen significantly the amount of instruction required for a third or forth language, because it clearly demonstrated linguistic theory that is useful in understanding languages. The link below provides details on this phenomena.
Now one could say that the same effect would happen with almost any language, and I believe they are correct. So if you are in a position to learn any language, and hope to use it to vault into a third language, then by all means do so.
The only real benefit that Esperanto has over the other tongues in this case is its ease of absorption, and its clear demonstration of linguistic principles.
I frequently make this next statement, and I live by it.
"If you can't learn Esperanto, you can't learn any language."
At the very least, if you learn Esperanto first, which by the way can lead to the enjoyment of meeting new friends and traveling to new places, you'll at least have that under your belt regardless of how far you decide to take any other languages.
It's not uncommon for a student of Esperanto to become fluent inside of a month, maybe less, if you've the desire.

Answer 2

It depends on the language. If you chose to learn a constructed, regular language like Esperanto (which isn't the best of them but is the most widely spoken), you could probably do it in 4 weeks. You would need to make sure to keep it fresh in your mind every day, and work hard. I have been looking at it for a week, and can already do simple sentences.
Having background in another foreign language helps greatly with both grammar and vocab.

Answer 3

2 days

Answer 4

It actually will depend on the TYPE of query. Some which can be tediously worrying or trite, OR hateful rants OR while each phrase is misspelled (lyke omg so mi bff and me an my BF had been lyke all goin out an idk lyke omg .....) you already know, the ones variety LOL. I pass the ones. But i do not brain studying via a particularly lengthy Q whether it is respectable or fascinating. Most of the Q's i reply anymore don't seem to be lengthy nevertheless. But brief, humorous, and to the factor. xD ?

Answer 5

i think it's all depends, some can learn faster and some slower. some people like to talk and i think they can go faster, maybe couple months. some people feel shy to talk then they gonna be slower.
i think the environment is very important too, if who involve with the environment people speak the language that she/he is learning, it'll help a lot.

Answer 6

It takes at least two years to learn English And ten years for Japaneese

Answer 7

draper said two years
it depends if you go to live there it can take a year it also depends on how shy you are and your age, i usually tell my students they can learn in a year and a half

Answer 8

Omtrent twee jaar.