# Language Learning Goal Planner (Hours to Reach a CEFR Level)

Estimate how many study hours and which finish date take you from one CEFR level to another, from your daily study time.

- URL: https://toolstackhub.co.uk/tools/language-learning-goal-planner/
- Category: Date & Time Tools
- Price: free, no sign-up
- Privacy: runs in the browser; input is not uploaded
- Last updated: 2026-10-08

## About
The Language Learning Goal Planner estimates the time between two levels of the Common European Framework (CEFR), using Cambridge’s published guided learning hours: about 90 to 100 hours to A1, 180 to 200 to A2, 350 to 400 to B1, 500 to 600 to B2, 700 to 800 to C1 and 1,000 to 1,200 to C2 for English learners. Pick where you are and where you want to be, enter your daily study time, and it shows the hours needed, the finish date and the dates of your 7th, 30th, 100th and 365th study sessions. You can also adjust for a language that is harder or easier for you.

## How to use
1. Choose your current level and the level you want to reach. Pick complete beginner if you are starting from zero.
2. Enter how many minutes you study on a study day, and how many days a week.
3. Pick a start date. If you are learning a language that is harder or easier for you than English is for most learners, change the difficulty multiplier.
4. Read the hours needed, the likely finish dates and the dates of your 7th, 30th, 100th and 365th study sessions.

## FAQ
**How long does it take to learn a language?** For English learners, Cambridge’s guidance is about 500 to 600 guided hours to reach B2 from a complete beginner, and 1,000 to 1,200 hours for C2. The time depends heavily on your first language, your study quality and your exposure.

**How many hours a day should I study?** Whatever you can sustain. Thirty minutes every day builds about 180 hours a year, and an hour a day about 365 hours.

**What are the CEFR levels?** A1 and A2 are basic, B1 and B2 are independent, and C1 and C2 are proficient. They are used across Europe to describe language ability.

**Is learning on an app enough to reach B2?** Apps can provide regular practice, but speaking, listening and real conversation also matter. Check your progress against the descriptions of each level.

**Where do the hours come from?** From Cambridge English’s guidance on guided learning hours for each CEFR level.

**Is the Language Learning Goal Planner (Hours to Reach a CEFR Level) free?** Yes, with no sign-up or limits.