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Language Fluency?

How long do you think it takes to become fluent in a language?

I've been taking French at my school for 6 years (going on 7) but I'm nowhere near fluent...I can form sentences slowly and can read pretty well, but that's it.

I'm taking Advanced Placement French next year, and my hope is to get closer to fluency. Any suggestions?

 

August 3, 2015
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