Learn a Language with Just 1.5 Hours Per Week
Life is busy, and often, it feels impossible to dedicate hours every day to learning a language. But what if I told you that even with just 1.5 hours per week, you could still make real progress?
If I could only practice once a week, here’s exactly how I’d structure my time to make the most of it.
1️⃣ Read – 15 Minutes
Reading in your target language is one of the best ways to absorb new vocabulary and see grammar in action. But the key is choosing the right type of reading material. You don’t want to overwhelm yourself with a novel or a highly technical article. Instead, pick something interesting and digestible—something you’d actually enjoy reading in your native language, too!
This could be:
A blog post about a topic you love
A short news article
A social media caption from a native speaker
A short story or poem
The goal isn’t to understand every single word but to expose yourself to natural language patterns and to see them VISUALLY. If you come across new words, try to guess their meaning from context before looking them up. Over time, this habit will build your vocabulary and improve your comprehension skills.
2️⃣ Write – 15 Minutes
Writing is one of the most underrated yet powerful language-learning activities. Many learners avoid it because they worry about making mistakes, but here’s the secret: that’s why you need to do it! You need to make mistakes, see them, and then have the chance to correct them!
For these 15 minutes, don’t stress about perfection—just focus on getting your thoughts out. You can write about:
Your daily routine or what you did that week
A topic that interests you (sports, travel, food, etc.)
A short response to what you just read
Your opinion about a topic you like to talk about
If you don’t know how to say something, take a moment to look up the right words. This step is crucial because it allows you to actively expand your vocabulary while producing your ideas visually.
3️⃣ Speak / Listen – 1 Hour of Class
This is the most important (and fun!) part of the plan. Speaking is the skill that most learners struggle with, so dedicating a full hour to conversation practice with a qualified native teacher is essential.
During this time, make sure your lesson is structured in a way that pushes you to speak as much as possible. A great teacher will:
✔️ Encourage fluency over perfection
✔️ Correct your mistakes and make them visual
✔️ Make the class fun and authentic to you
✔️ Be strategic with every plan they make
Why This Plan Works
By combining reading, writing, listening and speaking, you’re covering the four core skills necessary for language fluency. Even though 1.5 hours per week might not seem like much, it’s enough to make consistent progress—especially if you stay consistent over time. And guess what? WE HAVE A PLAN FOR THIS! This adds up to 4 hours of class time per month. Click here to commit to this plan!
The key is to prioritize quality over quantity. Instead of cramming in random grammar and boring listening exercises you found online, follow this structured plan each week, and you’ll start noticing improvements in your confidence and ability to communicate.
So, are you in? Give it a try and let us know how it works for you!
