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- How long did it take you to learn Spanish?
- How long did it take you to learn Mandarin Chinese?
- How long does it take to learn a language?

I get these questions all the time. As a learner of 13 languages, I am often asked just how long it takes to get it all done. It’s a difficult question, but one that deserves an answer. After all, if you’re looking to embark on this journey, you’ll want to have some idea of when you’ll get there, right?
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[notranslate][img src=/image/help/14958080125.jpg][/notranslate]
- How long did it take you to learn Spanish?
- How long did it take you to learn Mandarin Chinese?
- How long does it take to learn a language?

I get these questions all the time. As a learner of 13 languages, I am often asked just how long it takes to get it all done. It’s a difficult question, but one that deserves an answer. After all, if you’re looking to embark on this journey, you’ll want to have some idea of when you’ll get there, right?
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[notranslate][img src=/image/help/14958080125.jpg][/notranslate]
- How long did it take you to learn Spanish?
- How long did it take you to learn Mandarin Chinese?
- How long does it take to learn a language?

I get these questions all the time. As a learner of 13 languages, people often want to know just how long it takes to get it all done. It’s a difficult question, but one that deserves an answer. After all, if you’re looking to embark on this journey, you’ll want to have some idea of when you’ll get there, right?
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