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How Long It Takes to Learn English — Hours, Plateau, and Fluency Strategy | Episode 1

⏳ Many English learners reach a point where progress feels slow — the intermediate plateau. This episode explains what it is, why it happens, and how long it may take to move beyond it. Listeners will learn how fluency hours are estimated and why the number varies depending on your native language and daily study habits. The episode also discusses research-based fluency timelines, including guides used by language experts and by the U.S. Foreign Service. Learners will walk away with a clearer understanding of their own English-learning journey and how to estimate realistic progress goals. Perfect for intermediate and advanced learners who want motivation, structure, and a better sense of what fluency really requires. 📝 Vocabulary List: 1) Plateau: a period of little or no progress 2) Polyglot: a person who knows and can speak several languages 3) Tune in: to start listening to a radio or television program 4) Hurdle: an obstacle 5) Ballpark figure: a rough estimate 6) To be on your mind: to be thinking about something 7) To go through something: to experience a difficult or unpleasant situation 8) To run across: to meet or find by chance 9) To get to the heart of something: to understand the most important part of something 10) To set realistic goals: to establish goals that are achievable 📜SOURCES Storylearning: h ttps://storylearning.com/ DreamingSpanish: h ttps://www.dreamingspanish.com/method U.S. State Department: h ttps://www.state.gov/foreign-language-training/