"How do I learn German quickly?"

"How much time does it realistically take to learn German?" These are questions asked by everyone who wants to learn German. If you are one of them, look no further! In this comprehensive guide, you will find answers to all your questions. We cover:

How long it takes to learn German;

The fastest way to learn German;

How to choose the best language resources for learning German;

The difference between active and passive German training;

How to make a good plan for learning German;

Ideas for practicing German frequently;

Traveling abroad to improve your German;

The best solution for learning German: Global General.

So if you want to learn German fluently fast, read on to find out how.

Let's get started right away!

How long does it take to learn German?

If you're wondering how much time it will take you to learn German, unfortunately we can't give you a concrete answer. This is because there are a number of factors that vary greatly from student to student and have a big impact on how long it takes to become fluent in a language. Let's look at the most important of these:

Your starting level and your target level

What is your current level of German? What level of German do you want to achieve? These are two very important questions you need to answer to figure out how long it will take you to learn German or any other language. If you start from scratch, you can expect to need at least three months to reach the next level of German. You will need to learn the basics of German first, which can take a while.

If you have already reached an intermediate or advanced level of fluency, you may need much less time to become fluent in German - but again, it depends on how well you know German grammar, how much practice you have in speaking the language, etc.

Your personal goals

What do you want to achieve with your German? Why should you learn German? This can also have a big impact on how much time you need to spend learning the language. If you hope to spend only a few days a year speaking to German tourists while traveling, you can relax and take it slow. However, if your job is on the line or you need the German language to study, you will likely put a lot more determination, effort, and importance into learning the German language - and that will definitely affect the amount of time you need to spend learning it!

Similarities between your native language and German

Do you speak more foreign languages? Your native language also determines how quickly you can learn German. If your native language has many similarities to German, you will find it much easier to learn grammar concepts, vocabulary, and maybe even pronunciation. German is most similar to other Germanic languages such as Dutch, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Luxembourgish, Scottish, Yiddish, and Afrikaans. English also has many similarities in vocabulary. If you are a native speaker of any of these languages, you will have an excellent head start on reaching the advanced level in German!

The tools you use to learn

Learning languages can be quick and fun, or exhausting and frustrating - the tools you use make all the difference. With a poorly made website full of mistakes, not only will it take you much longer to learn German, but you may even be learning German the wrong way! If you want to learn German quickly and easily, you need to choose high-quality language resources that will help you understand German grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation without confusing you or teaching you mistakes. Take a look at our article on the best free and paid resources for learning German and make your choice!

The skills you want to focus on

Every language consists of four skills: Writing, Speaking, Reading, and Listening. The first two are considered "active," while the last two are considered "passive." It is always easier to improve the passive skills than the active ones, even in German. This is because you don't have to memorize words as well to understand languages passively: You can easily recognize a word in a book or a movie, or understand what a sentence means, even if you are not able to recall it and form sentences yourself. Improving at speaking and writing is much more challenging.

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