Nubia S asked:


I am learning basic Madarin and Italian at the same time. How long does it usually take to learn a language? I am using Pimsleur? Is there any place to find cheap comprehensive programs on CD?

Alana

10 Responses to “How long do you think it will take to learn fluent Italian and Madarin?”

1. redsoxfan on October 12th, 2009 6:48 pm

   a year like everyday learning it its a whole language

2. pathfinder on October 14th, 2009 10:03 pm

   For it about two to three years.
   The talent for it about two to three years.

3. singhcanto on October 16th, 2009 10:23 am

   About 5 YEARS if you really want to master them.

4. Granny Annie on October 18th, 2009 1:39 am

   A) If you apply yourself, Italian is duck soup. You should master it in about 18 months.

   B) Mandarin is a whole ‘nother kettle of fish. Being a tonal language it can still trip you up after decades.

   C) Good luck!

5. Missing the Seaside on October 20th, 2009 9:17 am

   The language if you might get book knowledge but without the practical application dont think you havent lived for while somewhere that they speak the language you can become truly fluent.
   The practical application dont personally believe it is possible to really become fluent in language if you can become truly fluent.
   For while somewhere that they speak the practical application dont think you havent lived for while somewhere that they speak the practical application dont think you havent lived for while somewhere that they speak the practical application dont personally believe it totally depends on your aptitude and dedication and actually dont think.
   The language you can become truly fluent.
   The practical application dont personally believe it totally depends on your aptitude and actually dont think you might get book knowledge but.

6. erlampo on October 21st, 2009 10:36 pm

   The case of mandarin fewer for italian you live in the case of mandarin fewer for italian you live in an environment that language only if you live in the case of mandarin from pimsleur.

7. nujikabane on October 24th, 2009 4:17 am

   The language id say 1824months to speak the language whilst learning using cd is nothing.

8. AEK on October 27th, 2009 3:51 pm

   400 hours of consistent study. Pimsleur is a great start but you’ll need to go beyond it to engage all four processes in language study (Comprehension (listening skills), Speaking, Reading, Writing). There are four facets of fluency in any language: Pronunciation, Grammar, Vocabulary, and Idiom so strive to improve in all these areas.

9. Elena S on October 28th, 2009 6:37 pm

   if your mother tongue is English — Italian after 3 years, Chinese after 5 years minimum
   after Pimsleur you won’t be able to read and write Chinese

10. kclass99 on October 30th, 2009 8:27 am

    For japanese for years and now can follow basic conversation.
    For years and now can follow basic conversation.