The acquisition ladder — from zero to real conversation
12 steps. Each step is defined by what you can actually do, and you pass only by measurement. The last step is communication itself.
Where I am now · 0/12
S1 · Opening the sounds (Pre-A1)
You hear English sounds apart and produce the 8 hard ones by mouth shape.
To pass this step: real use 0/5
⚖ Provisional placement — comprehension and free-production are not measured automatically yet, so they are excluded. They will count as soon as measurement is wired.
When will I get there at my pace
43.2 – 49.6 months
누적 540~620시간 기준(CEFR 레벨당 180~200시간) · 하루 25분
These figures come from 180–200 hours per CEFR level (Cambridge basis). Individual variation is large; this is not a guarantee.