New Year plan · French
Your 2027 French plan
Pick how much you can study each day. See the hours 2027 gives you, and what they could add up to in French.
- 690 hFSI's class hours for French, for native English speakers
- 182 h30 minutes a day, every day of 2027
- 365 hAn hour a day, every day of 2027
Every language and what the hours mean: the FSI guide, or all 2027 plans.
What 2027 adds up to
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| Daily | In 2027 | Roughly reaches |
|---|---|---|
| 15 min | 91 h | about A1 |
| 30 min | 182 h | about A2 |
| 60 min | 365 h | about B1 |
| 90 min | 547 h | about B1 |
| 120 min | 730 h | about B2 |
FSI puts French in Category I: 30 weeks, 690 class hours to professional working proficiency, for native English speakers. CEFR levels here are this blog's rule of thumb (B1 about 345 h, B2 about 552 h), not FSI figures. Self-study hours aren't the same as classroom hours, so treat these as a rough guide.
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Questions about planning 2027
How many hours can I study French in 2027?
At 30 minutes a day you'd log about 182 hours in 2027, and at an hour a day about 365. For French, FSI's benchmark for professional working proficiency is 690 class hours for native English speakers.
Can I reach B2 in French in one year?
This blog's rule of thumb puts B2 near 552 hours for French, which is about 90 minutes every day for a full year. These are rough estimates rather than FSI figures, and FSI's hours are full-time classroom hours, so self-study can take longer.
How accurate are these numbers?
They're a rough guide. FSI's hours are full-time classroom hours with trained teachers, and everyone learns at a different pace. Use them to set expectations, then track what you actually do.
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