For an English speaker, reaching conversational Dutch (B1) typically takes 600–750 study hours. With two classes a week plus daily 15-minute practice, most Master Dutch students reach A2 in 6–9 months and hold real conversations within a year. Consistency beats intensity: 20 minutes daily outperforms a 3-hour Sunday cram.
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