How long should I study?

[PrussianPidgeon]

How long should I study a day to master a language? Thanks!

[Zig_Zag_Wanderer]

I use several different apps etc, I think 7 in all. I spend about 2 hours throughout each day learning at the moment.

It depends how much you want to learn and how quickly. If I spent 2 hours on duolingo it would not be as good as the same on several courses, I think. I am not trying to learn quickly, but in depth for real use of the language.

I am expecting an overall effort of 3,000 hours in all, although I believe it is possible to learn a language in 1,000 or less.

[Mariuseleven]

I know this post is older, but if you don't mind, could you tell me what language learning apps you use?

I'm hoping to find another so I am not only practicing with Duo.

Thank you

[DreamOfFlying]

Hi Marius,
If you Create a new discussion, you might get the answer a lot faster. I haven't had much luck with asking questions on older post. I never get replies.

[Deadliestcow]

It doesn't matter how long you study a day its how well you study. You could be studying two hours a day yet have less results than studying say 30 minutes a day. Its how you learn and apply the concepts that matters.

[PolyglotPearl]

Like Deadliestcow said, it's the quality of the study. Plus, if you're just talking about learning on duolingo, sadly it can't make you fluent.

[PrussianPidgeon]

Thanks Both of you :)

[PolyglotPearl]

You're welcome : )

[michi819458]

As long as you want..

[PayKleind]

hi! i think that what really matters what you get from the study, but i also believe in limiting your screen time. two hours a day should be almost enough to learn a language in a couple of years.
- TishKleind ;}