How many hours per week do I need for B2 level
Become Fluent in French in 6 Months: Your Ultimate Guide: How many hours per week do I need for B2 level
To reach B2 level proficiency in a language, the estimated total study time generally ranges around 400 to 800 hours. More focused estimates for B2 alone are around 450 to 600 hours of study.
Weekly study time affects how long it will take to accumulate these hours:
- Studying around 10-12 hours per week can lead to reaching B2 in roughly 1 year.
- With a lighter schedule of 3-5 hours per week, reaching B2 can take about 2 years or more.
- Intensive study (4-6 hours daily) can achieve B2 in 6-9 months.
So, if aiming for B2 level and you can dedicate about 10-12 hours per week, expect around 1 year of study. For fewer weekly hours, the duration extends proportionally.
This estimate applies broadly though the exact time depends on language difficulty, study methods, immersion, and individual aptitude.
In summary:
- Total hours needed: about 450-600 focused hours
- Weekly study recommendation: 10-12 hours/week for about 1 year
- Less weekly study means proportionally longer time to B2 level
This is consistent with multiple sources including EF, Lingoda, FSI, and language learning experts. 1, 2, 3, 4