StoryLearning Podcast 508: How to actually learn a language in 12 months
Nov 19, 2025
Can you really learn a new language in just 12 months? The answer is yes, but it takes the right mindset and commitment. Discover how related languages can speed up your journey. Even challenging languages like Japanese can be mastered quickly with intense immersion. Olly shares his incredible stories of learning Thai in two weeks and Italian in three months, emphasizing the importance of consistent effort and practice. Get ready to elevate your language learning game!
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Twelve Months Is Realistic With Right Conditions
- Learning a language in 12 months is realistic with the right mindset, approach, and effort.
- Most people fail because they waste time on wrong methods, not because it's impossible.
Pick Languages Close To Your Native Tongue
- Focus on languages close to your native tongue to shrink learning time.
- Expect to study two to three hours daily plus immersion to reach B2 in 6–12 months.
Immersion Can Offset Language Difficulty
- Immersion intensity can overcome difficulty: even hard languages can be learned fast in the right environment.
- Total immersion can produce high levels of ability within a year.
