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How many hours per day would I need to study to reach conversational Russian

Speak Russian Like a Native in Just 3 Months: How many hours per day would I need to study to reach conversational Russian
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To reach conversational Russian, you would generally need around 200 to 300 hours of focused study, which translates to about 2.5 to 3 hours per day for approximately 3 months. This amount allows you to hold simple everyday conversations, discuss hobbies, work, and daily routines with native speakers. Starting with everyday phrases, vocabulary, and the Cyrillic alphabet is essential for building this foundation. More intensive study with 3-4 hours per day can accelerate your progress, while casual study takes longer. Reaching full fluency, however, typically requires around 1100 hours or more over several years.

Key Points on Study Time for Conversational Russian:

  • Approximately 200 hours of focused study can get you to a functional conversational level. 1, 2
  • Daily study of 2.5 to 3 hours can achieve this in about 3 months. 1
  • Intensive immersive study recommendations suggest 1100 hours total for full fluency. 3, 4, 5
  • Learning tempo and proficiency depend on individual dedication, use of effective resources, and goal setting. 4, 6

Therefore, committing about 2.5 to 3 hours per day to study Russian should be sufficient to reach a good conversational level within a few months.

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