Time calculator for learn Spanish
Estimate approximately how many class hours and how much time you may need to move from your current level to the Spanish level you want to reach.
How long might you need to reach your level?
Indicate your current level, the level you want to reach, what you need Spanish for, and how many class hours you can take each week.
Tell us what your situation is
Your estimate will appear here
Complete the four fields and we will roughly calculate the class hours, weeks, and months you might need to reach your target level.
The calculator provides a general estimate of guided training hours. Reaching a level also depends on individual practice, exposure to the language, attendance, prior experience, and each person's learning pace.
Not all of us learn Spanish for the same reason
Reaching a certain level is important, but so is what do you need to use Spanish for. Your objective can change the type of vocabulary, the situations you need to practice, and the way you organize your learning.
Study in Spain
If you want to study at a Spanish university or educational center, you will need to get by in classes, understand explanations, work with texts, and communicate in an academic environment.
Working in Spain
Learning can be tailored to interviews, meetings, professional conversations, and the vocabulary you need to get by within your sector.
Living in Spain
If your goal is to get by in your daily life, learning how to communicate in real-life situations—such as shopping, errands, housing, relationships, and social life—becomes more important.
That is why our calculator does not solely take into account the starting level and the target levelIt also uses your reason for wanting to learn Spanish to provide a more accurate schedule estimate.
Approximate hours to go from one Spanish level to another
The calculator uses an estimate of guided learning hours to advance between levels and add up the different sections needed to reach your goal.
| Progression | Approximate hours |
|---|---|
|
A0
→
A1
Provisional
|
approximately 70
Hours
|
|
A1
→
A2
|
≈ 80
Hours
|
|
A2
→
B1
|
≈ 100
Hours
|
|
B1
→
B2
|
≈ 120
Hours
|
|
B2
→
C1
|
≈ 150
Hours
|
|
C1
→
C2
|
≈ 180
Hours
|
If you need to advance several levels, the calculator adds up all the sections. For example, moving from A1 to B1 takes approximately 80 hours to reach A2 and another 100 hours to advance to B1: about 180 hours of guided instruction in total.
* For A0 → A1 we currently use a provisional estimate of 70 hours. The figures are guideline estimates and refer to guided learning; learning also requires practice and exposure to the language outside of class.
How is this translated in weeks and months?
The same number of hours can translate into very different journeys depending on how much time you can dedicate to your classes each week.
From A1 to B1 with 10 hours per week
With an intensive commitment of 10 class hours per week, the estimated journey from A1 to B1 would be a little over four months.
From A2 to B2 with 6 hours per week
With 6 hours of classes per week, reaching B2 from A2 would take approximately eight and a half months of training.
From B1 to C1 with 4 hours a week
With a commitment of 4 hours per week, advancing two higher levels requires a considerably longer journey.
These examples show approximate hours of guided training.Real time will also depend on individual practice, exposure to Spanish, and each person's learning pace.
Knowing the time is just the first step
Two students may need approximately the same hours to reach a level and yet need completely different plans.
The date by which you want to achieve your goal and the time you can dedicate each week determine how best to distribute your training.
Define when you need it
Wanting to reach B2 within a year is not the same as needing it in four months. The deadline changes the necessary intensity.
Evaluate your weekly time
Planning must fit the hours you can actually dedicate. A plan that is too demanding can be difficult to maintain.
Adapt the learning to your goal
Studying, working, living in Spain, or preparing for an exam may require prioritizing different communicative skills and situations.
Review the progress
The initial estimate may be adjusted as you go. Actual progress helps determine whether it is best to maintain, increase, or decrease the pace.
Do you have a specific date to reach your level?
Tell us from what level you start, which one you want to reach, and when you need it. We can help you evaluate a schedule of hours that fits your situation.
Doubts about how long it takes to learn Spanish
The necessary hours depend on the starting level, the target level, the weekly dedication, and the learning pace of each student.
How long does it take to learn Spanish?
There is no single answer. It depends mainly on your current level, the level you want to reach, and the hours you can dedicate each week. The calculator on this page uses guided training estimates to help you get a rough reference.
How many hours do I need to go from A1 to A2?
As a planning reference, we use approximately 80 hours of guided training to advance from A1 to A2. The figure may vary depending on the actual progress of each student and the work done outside of class.
How long does it take to go from A2 to B1?
Our baseline estimate for going from A2 to B1 is approximately 100 hours of guided training.For example, with 10 hours of classes per week, it would be about 10 weeks of training, always as a guideline.
How many hours might I need to reach a B2?
It depends entirely on the starting point. For example, from A2 we estimate approximately 220 hours to go from A2 → B1 and B1 → B2. From A1, the complete journey would be approximately 300 hours of guided training.
Does studying more hours per week mean learning Spanish faster?
In terms of the schedule, a greater weekly commitment can reduce the number of weeks needed. However, More hours do not always automatically mean better learning. It is also important that the pace is sustainable, that there is practice, and that the student can consolidate what has been learned.
Does the calculator guarantee that I will reach that level in that time?
No. The result is a rough estimate to help you plan. Actual time may vary depending on your attendance, individual practice, exposure to Spanish, previous experience with other languages, and learning pace.
Do you need to reach a level of Spanish before a specific date?
Tell us what level do you have now, which one do you need to reach, and when do you want to achieve it. Our team can help you assess which learning pace might best fit your situation and the time you actually have available.