How Long Does It Take to Learn Bangla?
A common question for many, how long do I need to learn bangla or bengali? Well, Bangla Institute has got you covered!
The Answer:
Self-Study: Atleast a year to two years.
With help: 6 months.
If you wish to know more in detail, this article will cover two parts. Estimated time to learn if you self-study and how long it takes if you take help from our instructors! Let’s look more into it.
Self-Study
Self-Study involves a lot of dedication to language learning. With the scarcity of resources for Bangla, it may also demotivate a lot of people. But fear not! For we have you covered for that as well! Check out our Guide to Learning Bangla so you can get a grasp of what to do and what not to. It also has links to helpful resources which will give you a boost in this journey.
The Harsh Truth: Most never end up learning Bangla. At the start there may be a lot of motivation to learn the language. Many learn the alphabet and some phrases. Many even go as far as to learn the grammar. But that is where they face the first obstacle: The Lack of Resources. Bangla may be the 7th most spoken language in the world but resources for it are very limited. Most Bangla learning resources are either in Bangla in the first place or they don’t even cover the essentials of it. Plus, Bangla grammar is actually hard to grasp without help, even Bangladeshis hate Bangla Grammar with a burning passion, so it takes a lot of motivation to pull through.
Another problem many face is the lack of Bangla speakers. You learn a language the best when you have people talking that language around you. Bangla is one of the sweetest languages to speak but very few are ever exposed to it. Many countries around the world have a Bangladeshi Neighbourhood but unless you live close or have Bangladeshi friends it is really tough to be exposed to this language.
But, let’s assume you do it. Let’s assume you have a lot of motivation to learn Bangla and you even have exposure to the Bangla language through friends, loved ones, or even hiring someone to speak it to you. How long will it take then?
Atleast a year of dedicated study. Even more if the study is more sporadic. Bangla is not to be underestimated. It is simple but takes a lot of effort to be good at it. Assuming you study here and there but are dedicated to the craft, you set aside some time every week to learn Bangla, then the realistic ballpark is that it’ll take atleast 2 years or more for you to be able to speak it fluently with a native speaker. So the most realistic measure of how long it takes to learn Bangla is around a year and a half, being optimistic.
I don’t have that long…
We’re sorry if the previous scared you. You may not be interested in putting in that much effort to learn a language for that long. But do realize, this is only applicable if you self-study. Self-study is hard and challenging, even more so when learning a language.
What if we said there’s a cheat code to shorten the time by more than half?
You only need some help to quicken the process.
Guidance is the ultimate help when learning anything. The same applies for learning a language as well. While you may choose to learn bangla with Duolingo or other apps, nothing comes close to learning from a professional teacher who has been doing this for a long time. They’ll understand exactly what you need to focus on what you’re already doing well. The importance of a dedicated teacher is immense for an effective education, specially for language learning as nothing will ever come close to speaking with someone who is already proficient at the language. This is where we, Bangla Institute, come in to provide the ultimate solution.
At Bangla Institute we are dedicated to teaching Bangla to everyone all across the world. Our courses are conducted completely online and our collection of resources are the best for anyone to get a quick start into learning the beautiful language of Bangla. You don’t have to look anywhere else, our dedicated teachers are here for you to guide you to the most efficient and effective way to learn Bangla. Whether you want to learn Bangla reading and listening or only wish to learn Bangla speaking and listening, we offer both of these courses for anyone. With help, we can guarantee you’ll be competent at the language in 6-8 months, try it out for yourself if you do not believe us.
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As always, Bangla Institute is here to help you on your journey with Bangla. With our curated curriculum and dedicated teachers, we make Bangla easy for you to learn no matter your age or background. All our courses are conducted in a one-on one basis so you get the best personally curated experience! The best part? Learn Bangla from the convenience of your home and schedule! Check out our Adult Reading & Writing, Speaking & Listening as well as Children Reading & Writing plus Speaking & Listening courses, we even offer a special Sylheti dialect course for anyone wishing to learn that specific niche. So what are you waiting for! The Bangla Language awaits you! Subscribe to our newsletter for updates!
