If you are planning to learn a new language, it is only normal to ask yourself first: how long will it take me?
It is a simple question, yet, the answer is more complicated.
The fact that there is no answer might actually be frustrating.
What you need to know is that many factors will influence the amount of time it will take you to learn Spanish: where you live, the language your surroundings talk, what you watch, and of course, how much effort you are investing in your learning.
But the bright side is, the more you are aware of these factors, the more you can control them and speed up the learning process.
So, how long does it take to learn Spanish? The answer is all up to you and how dedicated you are.
In this article, we will show you the most common and main factors impacting your learning, as well as hacks to improve your Spanish and speak it fluently in no-time.
Learning Spanish should be a passion!
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The first and most important factor impacting your speed of learning Spanish is your dedication and your perception of this process.
While many opinions will agree that to speed up the process of learning, you need to enjoy it and perceive it as a hobby.
Yet, hobbies are supposed to be enjoyable, and their only purpose is entertainment, away from any kind of pressure, which means that you can allow yourself to practice them once a day, once a week, or even once a month.
So, considering learning Spanish as a hobby can do the opposite of what you are expecting and actually slow it down.
Instead, we advise you to see it more as a passion; it means that the commitment to learn has to come in the first place, but make it fun!
Focus on the reasons why you want to learn Spanish and the goals and opportunities it will make you achieve.
If your goal is to learn a few words though, it might not take long. Here we are setting examples for mastering the Spanish language and fluently talking it.
It is very important to believe in yourself and your ability to learn it as it will trick your mind into boosting your motivation and making it an enjoyable experience rather than a boring one.
And of course, we all know that things done of your own free will are always done faster and better than the ones forced on you.
How long does it take to learn Spanish?
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Time and consistent practice are, of course, crucial to learn any new skill and not just languages.
While some people will only dedicate a few minutes of their day to improve their Spanish, others will put much more time and effort into it and practice it more frequently.
Obviously, it will definitely make a huge difference in the amount of time it will take them to learn the language.
The time you are spending learning Spanish does not necessarily mean the studying time in a classroom.
We often link learning something to studying it in a classroom, as it has always been the way we get taught.
The truth is that learning a language in a classroom is not the best option as it is not always that efficient, especially if we are talking about studying within a large group.
If you are convinced that studying in a classroom is the best way for you though, we advise you to, at least, take a small group class as your tutor will be able to control the progress of each of you. That way, it will be more profitable for all of you.
That said, we think that learning a new language is actually more efficient and intense when it is done outside a classroom.
It can be included in activities in your free time such as reading Spanish articles or books, listening to Spanish songs, watching Spanish series or movies or even podcasts, engaging in conversations in Spanish either virtually or in real life, and also practicing writing in Spanish.
And this time will never be enough if it does not go together with consistency. Otherwise, you are just wasting your time, as lack of practice will make you easily forget what you learned.
After all, we all know that “Practice makes perfect.”
Learn Spanish and do not rush yourself.
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This might sound weird at first as you probably came here with the intent of speeding up your learning process.
Learning Spanish the fastest way is very tempting, and cramming all of the information into your mind once for all can be such a fantasy.
Unfortunately, it does not work that way; mastering any task or skill will take a serious amount of time.
And since we are aiming for long term learning, you should never think of pressuring or rushing yourself as it will only put more pressure on you and might end up breaking your spirit.
You want to take your time and make the best of how you are spending it.
Remind yourself that you are allowed to make mistakes, as this is a new learning experience for you. But also remind yourself that those mistakes are actually proof of your learning progress, and you should be proud of it.
Keeping this in mind will prevent you from putting too much pressure on yourself, and you will be fascinated of how faster you would be able to absorb new information.
To sum up, and even though Spanish is actually classified as an easy language to learn for English speakers, learning it is not that easy.
And how long it takes to learn differs from a person to another depending not only on their natural abilities but also on their dedication, perseverance, and hard work.
So, always remember that the amount of time you are taking to learn Spanish is not as significant as making the process enjoyable and whether it is going to take months or years, the results are worth it.
You can be sure that it will open a wide door of opportunities for you in the future.
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