How long does it take to learn Chinese?

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The discussion centers on the time required to learn Chinese, emphasizing that the duration depends significantly on individual learning methods and goals. While one hour of study per day is a common approach, personal motivation and immersion experiences can greatly accelerate learning. An example is shared of a Swedish individual with ADHD who became proficient in Chinese within three years through intense study. The conversation highlights that practical immersion, such as living in China, can enhance language acquisition compared to structured study alone. The complexity of the Chinese language is acknowledged, reinforcing that the level of fluency desired—whether basic communication or native-like proficiency—also influences the learning timeline.
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If a person study one hour per day, how long does it take to learn it?
 
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That depends on how you learn it... To be honest, Chinese is one of the most difficult language, even viewed from me such a Chinese-native...
 
Enough to get by, or like a native?

Not that I know the answer, but it makes a big difference.
 
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If a person study one hour per day, how long does it take to learn it?
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I knew someone from Sweden who learned Chinese within 3 years, he had ADHD and said he spent an abnormal amount of time studying it, almost like an obsession. I am not sure what skill level he has, but he has no problem speaking / writing it and gets by in China. So I guess it depends on how much you want to learn it? If you are thrown out into a village in China, you will learn it much faster than say studying it for an hour a day :P
 

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