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Free fluency calculator · CEFR-based
When will I speak English fluently?
Pick a goal, check your level, set your weekly time — the calculator shows hours, duration, target date and cost. Based on the Cambridge orientation figures (roughly 200 learning hours per CEFR level) and 20 years of teaching practice at Simmonds Language Services. Honest ranges instead of wishful numbers — including a 2-minute quick check of your current level.
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What do you want to achieve in English?
Pick a goal or describe it in one sentence — our AI maps it to the right target level.
How long does learning English really take?
The honest answer is a range, not a number. Cambridge English works with roughly 200 guided learning hours per CEFR level. Starting at B1 and aiming for confidence at work (B2) means around 150 to 200 hours — typically 6 to 12 months with one 90-minute unit a week plus self-study.
A concrete goal is much faster than a whole level: most participants manage “confident in the weekly team meeting” within 10 to 20 units, because the lessons train only the situations you actually need.
Get there faster
- • Real situations instead of textbook chapters
- • Every unit ends with tasks from your own job
- • Bring English into your day: podcasts, meeting notes, emails
- • Consistency beats intensity
How much does it cost?
| Format | Duration | Price (approx.) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online — Private lessons | 90 minutes | €90–110 | 1:1, Zoom / Teams / Meet |
| Online — Corporate lessons | 90 minutes | €97.50–105 | Small groups, tailored curriculum |
| In-person | 90 minutes | €115 | On-site or our office in Berlin / Hanover |
Prices depend on format, frequency, and requirements. Language instruction is VAT-exempt (§4 Nr.21 UStG).
Who we work with
DHLToyotaMedia MarktContinentalDeutsche Pop
“Die Online-Sessions sind genauso effektiv wie Präsenzunterricht. Sehr flexibel und professionell.”
“Nach einem dreimonatigen Intensivtraining konnte ich meine erste internationale Präsentation souverän auf Englisch halten.”
“Die kostenlosen Online-Lektionen haben mich überzeugt. Die Qualität des Einzelunterrichts hat meine Erwartungen übertroffen.”
Frequently asked questions
How does the fluency calculator work?+ −
It is based on the Cambridge orientation figures of roughly 200 learning hours per CEFR level (cumulative: A2 ≈ 180–200, B1 ≈ 350–400, B2 ≈ 500–600, C1 ≈ 700–800 hours). One 90-minute 1:1 unit counts as two self-study hours — a practical value from over 20 years of teaching, not a guarantee.
What does “fluent” actually mean?+ −
For most jobs: B2. From that level you join meetings spontaneously, stop avoiding the phone and write emails without a translator. You need C1 for negotiations, board presentations and leading in English. Near-native C2 is rarely a professional requirement.
How accurate is the quick check?+ −
Ten questions place you roughly on the CEFR scale — enough for the projection. For a reliable placement, take the full free placement test or discuss your level in the free initial consultation.
What does reaching my goal cost?+ −
The calculator shows the range: number of 1:1 units × €90 to €110 per 90-minute unit, VAT-exempt. Pure self-study costs nothing — but takes considerably longer depending on the goal. You receive a concrete quote after the free initial consultation.
Improve your English for free
Free online lessons twice a week, vocabulary trainer with 600 words, and a placement test – all without signing up.
Get in touch
Tell us briefly what you need English or German for — we'll suggest the best format for your goals and schedule.
We typically respond within one working day.
What to expect
- ✓ Confident in meetings
- ✓ Persuasive presentations
- ✓ Professional negotiations
- ✓ Texts that work