Estimated hours per week to reach C1 from B2
Speak French: Your Ultimate Learning Journey: Estimated hours per week to reach C1 from B2
The estimated number of study hours to reach C1 from B2 is generally between 200 to 750 hours, depending on the language and learning intensity.
For example:
- For German, it typically takes about 600 to 750 hours to move from B2 to C1 with consistent study. 1, 2, 3, 4
- For English, estimates indicate around 200 to 250 hours or sometimes a range of 200 to 600 hours to reach C1 from B2, depending on exposure and study conditions. 5, 6, 7
- Some sources mention 200 guided learning hours as a typical estimate from B2 to C1. 8
The number of hours needed per week depends on the learner’s schedule. For example, assuming 20 hours per week, it could take approximately 10 to 37 weeks (depending on the total hours required). Intensive study for 6 weeks with 30 hours per week may also be possible in some cases. 2, 3
In summary, the study time per week varies with commitment but the total effort to advance one CEFR level from B2 to C1 generally falls in a broad range from around 200 hours (more intensive/expert language contexts) to 750 hours (more typical for languages like German).