How Long Does It Take To Learn A Language?


This is the question I’m asked most often as a language teacher. Inevitably, it leaves me dumbfounded, yet my answer might determine whether someone will or won’t embark on a language learning adventure.
“How long will it take me to learn Spanish?” (You may substitute the language of your choice for Spanish)
I wish there was a formula that I could use to give you a meaningful answer. Since there is no such formula, I can at least give you a list of the variables that would make it up.

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Learn Spanish, The Use of Spanish Is Increasing In The USA


The number of homes that speak a foreign language in the United States, and in particular Spanish, has risen by 8 million since the year 2000, according to the United States Census Office. Today, 19.7% of the US population above 5 years old speaks a foreign language, compared with 17.9% in the year 2000. According [...]

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Spain’s Dialects and Languages


There are a variety of languages used in Spain and also a number of dialects of language. Everyone in Spain can speak Castilian Spanish; Castilian is the official language of Spain and so is used universally throughout Spain. But, although the official language, Castilian is not the only language that has “official” status. These other [...]

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