The amount of practice required to get from one level to the next isn’t the same for everyone.
One of the factors that has the biggest impact is your starting level. For instance, it takes less time to go from Beginner to High Beginner than it does to go from High Intermediate to Low Advanced.
Weekly commitment by level
Commit to a minimum amount of time to dedicate every day. People generally recommend approximately an hour per day, with an absolute minimum of 20 minutes. Beyond the need to sleep or complete any other essential responsibilities, there is no maximum to the amount of time you could spend. The more you can commit each day, the faster your progress will be. Every additional minute helps.
Make sure you also have a large enough block of time sometime in the week to get some focused study done. That might be an hour on the weekend, for example.
How much time you can spend during the day is going to be the primary indicator of how achievable your goal is. If you think you can’t reach your desired goal given the time available, you need to either make time or adjust your goal’s timing.
The amount of practice time required to improve is also different depending on your starting level. We recommend practicing a certain amount of time every week in order to improve your proficiency score every three months:
Beginner, High Beginner — 2 hours to 3 hours
Low Intermediate, Intermediate — 4 hours to 5 hours
High Intermediate, Low Advanced, High Advanced — 4 hours to 4.5 hours
Make sure you spend time practicing every week. Just like getting in shape, learning English doesn’t happen unless you work on it consistently over time.
Your course can be made up of two types of tasks: Self-study and Tutoring/Learning in a group.
- General “Unit” Lessons: Improve communication skills related to your specific goals and interests
- Word Bank: Strengthen your vocabulary and master more words
- Practice Lessons: Build your confidence around real-world topics and stay updated on the current events that interest you
- Grammar Guide: Practice grammar topics, based on your level
- Group Sessions: Practice listening and speaking, and meet new learners
- Private Tutoring Session: Get laser-focused practice on whatever topic you choose
