Can You Go from Beginner to Advanced in Less Than a Year?

Starting to learn Spanish is a very exciting moment, right? You want to learn a lot, and you want to do it fast. Most students start out full of enthusiasm and big dreams. It is simply not fair to let small frustrations get in the way of that excitement. That’s why I’m here to help you keep up that motivation to go from beginner to advanced in Spanish.

I understand that you would like to reach advanced Spanish level quickly. It’s natural to want to advance as soon as possible, I get it! But you need the right tools and appropriate methods to do it. Otherwise, you risk making mistakes that will slow down your process and leave you disappointed. So, let’s keep you on the right path. ¡Vamos!

How long does it really take to learn Spanish?

One of the very first questions new students ask is this: “How fast can I learn Spanish?” It’s a reasonable question! You want to know what you’re signing up for. You might want to make plans. Maybe you want to learn the language before you travel to a Spanish-speaking country. Maybe you have to learn the language before accepting a job offer or educational opportunity.

According to the Foreign Service Institute (FSI), it takes between 600 and 750 hours to learn Spanish. According to them, that is something between 6 months and 2 years. And that’s only to reach an intermediate level. This suggests that it takes over 2 years to go from beginner to advanced in Spanish.

What if you are in a hurry though? What if your plans can’t wait? If you already have a trip to Puerto Rico planned. If your job demands that you speak Spanish fluently. Or if you just want to talk to your girlfriend's family already. I am about to help you get on the fast-track of Spanish learning. Take a look!

Is it really possible to go from beginner to advanced in Spanish in a year or less?

First things first, let’s ask the million dollars question. Is it seriously possible to go from beginner to advanced in Spanish in less than a year? The short answer is… Yes, maybe. But there’s a very big requirement. This is only possible under the right conditions.

Instead of asking if it is possible to do this, let’s ask how it is possible. Just knowing that you can achieve this might inspire you to go in blindly. This is a mistake. It’s not enough to jump on the fast-track of Spanish learning, you have to do it well.

Of course, I wouldn’t tell you all this if I wasn’t about to give you an answer. Although it’s not easy to reach advanced Spanish level quickly, I can help you. I can give you the advice you need to get there, not just fast but also effectively.

How to get started?

Let’s picture this. You already took the most important step: deciding you want to learn Spanish. And you have an additional goal: you want to do this in less than a year. That is a great way to start. Having a clear goal is essential to this process.

Now you can make a good plan around this goal. It is important to mention that building a well-structured study plan is not that easy. That is why we recommend counting with the help of a professional Spanish Coach. This is a person that creates an efficient structure to learn the language but based on your personal needs and goals.

Once you are ready to start, you need to focus on learning the language in a comprehensive way. That means making you sure that you are putting time on active learning and passive acquisition.

Here are some ideas:

• Immerse yourself in the language: Add a lot of Spanish to your daily life. Listen to podcasts, watch TV shows, and listen to music in Spanish every day.

• Start talking right away: There’s no time to lose. You don’t have to speak the language perfectly. Mistakes are okay! But work on building your confidence since day one.

• Create a habit: If you are serious about fast-track Spanish learning, you need to make it a habit. You have to practice every day. You need to put in the time necessary and really commit to it.

• Actively engage with the language: Remember, passive acquisition is not enough. Other than start talking, make sure to start reading, writing, and slowly but surely reviewing the necessary grammar.

How fast do WorldsAcross’ students learn?

If you’ve been wondering “how fast can I learn Spanish?” You need to know about our students here at WorldsAcross. We have countless stories of success that inspire other students every single day. So, the question is, what do WorldsAcross students do to reach advanced Spanish level quickly?

• Use a personalized method: With the guidance of native tutors, our students learn Spanish in 1-on-1 classes based on their personal interests, needs, weaknesses, and goals.

• Participating in group sessions: This is a priceless opportunity to use everything you learn in guided conversations with other students in your level, creating meaningful connections.

• Living the language: I’m talking about more and more immersion. Our students know, because they have seen the results, that immersing yourself in the culture and real life experiences is the best way to effectively learn Spanish.

Let’s review the numbers

Based on real stories from hundreds of our students, we can confirm that it is possible to go from beginner to a conversational level in 600 hours. But here’s the thing, it doesn’t have to take 2 years.

Let me say this again, because it’s the most important part. It’s all about how you learn. So, if you:

• Sign up for personalized and interactive 1-on-1 classes.
• Participate in group activities that nurture meaningful relationships.
• Invest time in receiving comprehensible input in Spanish.
• Make sure to start talking and using the language in real-life experiences.

You’ll learn much faster than you think! For example, if you were to put two hours a day into this project, that’s easily 600 hours in less than a year! See, if you really want to learn faster, not only is this goal possible, but we can personally help you with it.

Every single day our students at WorldsAcross reach new achievements. They are the living proof of all the wonderful things you can accomplish when you set your mind to it and receive the right guidance. Together, we keep proving that you can go from beginner to advanced in Spanish faster than you can imagine.

The best part about this exciting fact is that anyone can join. You could be the next Spanish student to achieve this goal in record time or as calmly as you’d like.

Remember, the most important thing here is not how fast you learn. This is all about how effectively you learn the Spanish language. That’s our priority and we are ready to help you reach that goal.