How many years does it take to be fluent in Chinese?

Most people who are interested in learning have two questions: “Is it hard to learn Chinese?” and “How long does it take to learn Chinese?” Based on government sources and anecdotes, Three to five years is a good estimate of how long it takes to learn Chinese fluently, but there are so many factors involved.

Do Chinese speak English fluently?

Despite English being taught in the Chinese school system for many years, few Chinese could be considered fluent in English. There are hundreds of millions of people in China studying English, but less than 1\% of Mainland Chinese are conversational, according to some estimates.

Is it possible to become fluent in the Chinese language without University?

As most students of Chinese language don’t begin their studies until university, even a very high level of proficiency would not measure up to the native-level fluency of a Chinese person.

What does it mean to be fluent in Mandarin Chinese?

Fluency is an accumulation of many teeny things learnt over a long period of time. Each new thing you learn, no matter how small, will help you connect better with the Chinese culture and people – that’s something you can enjoy right from day 1. And if you keep it up, you’ll become conversationally fluent in Mandarin Chinese.

Is it hard to learn Chinese?

It makes sense that Chinese is one of the top choices for language learners in the Fluent in 3 Months community. Learning Chinese can be hard, but it doesn’t have to be that way… I’m Benny Lewis, bestselling author and founder of the Fluent in 3 Months website.

What is the meaning of “fluency”?

Fluency is an accumulation of many teeny things learnt over a long period of time. Each new thing you learn, no matter how small, will help you connect better with the Chinese culture and people – that’s something you can enjoy right from day 1.