BASED ON FSI RESEARCH DATA

Time to Fluency Calculator

How long will it really take you to reach fluency? Get your personalized timeline.

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2 Daily study time

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3 Your experience

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months to professional fluency
Today Professional fluency (ILR 3)
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Based on data from the Foreign Service Institute (FSI).
Estimates are for English speakers reaching professional working proficiency (ILR 3 / CEFR C1).
Individual results vary based on method, immersion, and consistency.