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December 10, 2010, 06:31 PM
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I don't believe anyone can fully master a language, but I guess that depends on various points of view.
When I was learning, I had the large advantage of living among native speakers of Spanish. For me, it took almost 18 months before I felt I was fully conversant. I thought in Spanish, dreamed in Spanish, communicated all day long in Spanish, and was even mistaken for a native speaker on a few occasions. That was a long time ago, though. Your mileage may vary. 
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December 10, 2010, 09:35 PM
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Sincerely I don't believe someone can reach the hight level in any language, because casually you never to learn something new, inclusive nor me I know Spanish correctly.
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December 12, 2010, 08:21 AM
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From my experience with formal language courses here, an internationally recognized advanced level is reached after 8 to 10 years of study, with 3 to 6 classroom hours per week. There is more to add, as each classroom hour corresponds at least with one hour of work at home.
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December 12, 2010, 05:19 PM
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Yes, then you have around of ten years studying English since then, I don't know what long time takes a person in finish to study a language for example when is this my case English.
How long time I need to practice my English for can reach a level respectable? I have three years to listing, studying, reading, writing English, and I believe that I have reached a level considerable for me, at least already I able to speak with someone in English.
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December 12, 2010, 06:15 PM
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Just as an FYI.....
It is one thing to be able to speak to someone in English and be able to speak the language correctly. I can speak Italian to someone but not necessarily speak it correctly.
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#8
December 12, 2010, 06:51 PM
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Well, I can say 10+ years but I also use both languages (English and Spanish) every day.....verbal and written. And you know what? I learn something new every single day.
You will get there at your own pace, depending on your interest. Good Luck!
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#9
December 13, 2010, 01:36 AM
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Malcolm Gladwell says you need 10.000 hours to master something (in 10 years, to practice four hours a day for 250 days a year)
http://jameswharris.wordpress.com/20...-to-greatness/ saludos 
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