90-day plan to reach B1 with study hours per week
Speak Italian Like a Native: Your 30/60/90 Day Learning Blueprint: 90-day plan to reach B1 with study hours per week
To reach B1 level in a language within 90 days, study intensity and hours per week vary depending on prior knowledge and language difficulty:
- Typical estimates suggest about 350-650 lessons of 45 minutes each are required to reach B1 from zero, totaling roughly 260-490 hours of study.
- Intensive study plans targeting B1 in 3 months often recommend around 2 hours of focused study daily (around 14 hours per week), which sums to approximately 168 hours in 12 weeks.
- Some intensive courses in immersive environments suggest 15-20 hours per week can complete B1 in 6-8 weeks after finishing A2, but starting from zero requires more time.
- Practical plans for total beginners aiming for B1 in 90 days involve around 3 hours of daily study, including new lessons and review, meaning about 21 hours a week.
- For working learners with limited time, achieving B1 in 90 days is very challenging and typically requires more study time, or adjusting expectations to a longer timeline.
Summary for a 90-day B1 plan:
- Study hours: Roughly 14-21 hours per week
- Daily study: 2-3 hours including active lessons and review
- Focus on balanced skills: vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking practice
- Use intensive, structured resources with daily immersion
- Consistency is key; skipping days reduces likelihood of success
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