How Long Does It Take for English Speakers to Learn Nine Other Common Languages
Learning a new language takes time, and how long it takes will depend on how similar the language is to the one you speak. This infographic tells us how long it takes for native English speakers to learn the nine most spoken languages in the world.
Graphics are sorted from easiest to hardest. It also tells you how each language is ranked as a first language based on how many people speak it around the world. As you can imagine, Chinese is the most widely spoken first language, and it takes approximately 88 weeks for English speakers to learn it. The second largest first language, Spanish, is usually learned in just 23 weeks.
It goes without saying that your own time will change. Figures are based on information from the Foreign Service Institute (FSI) and assume that about 25 hours per week are spent learning each language. You can find more information on this site ; Meanwhile, the infographic is below.
9 Most Spoken Languages | Rayburn Tours