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How many years do you think it would take an adult to become fluent in a second language?

When their first language is English and they are learning German.

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I'm not sure, but I think probably two to three years, depending on how often it's spoken. I'm hoping to get back into my German learning soon as well. :)

lauriethecolourful · F

@thepreposterouspanda German is a beautiful language, in my opinion :)

thepreposterouspanda · 36-40, M

@lauriethecolourful Oh yeah, I love it! I was actually a German language and culture major in college before I got sick in 2010. I've been dealing with that since then, but I've been accepted into school for January, so we shall see!

lauriethecolourful · F

@thepreposterouspanda That's wonderful. I'm glad you are taking care of your illnesses and jumping back into university. Not many people could do that.

thepreposterouspanda · 36-40, M

@lauriethecolourful I'm stable enough now (I hope) that I'll be able to focus on my studies without it getting in the way too badly. :) I'll always be disabled at this point, but at least I've gotten good at it. 😅