Planning
Which language should I learn?
The best language is the one you will actually practise.
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Step 4Estoy cansado.
I am tired.
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- Translate
- Listen
- Speak
Say it out loud. Green landed, yellow was close.
Start freePick by reason
- Travel soon: the language of the place.
- Family or partner: theirs.
- Career: the language of the markets you work with.
- Fun: the one from the show or music you love.
Then check the time
Look at how long it takes for English speakers and what daily time you have. A hard language is fine with a long runway.
Can I learn two languages at once?
Yes, but progress in each is slower. Many people pick one first, then add another.
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What is the easiest language to learn for English speakers?
Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch and the Scandinavian languages are generally the easiest for English speakers. Here is why, with hours.
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How long does it take to learn a language?
About 700 hours for the easiest languages and 2,200 for the hardest, for English speakers. See the timeline at 15, 30 and 60 minutes a day.
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Now say it out loud
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