Beginner to Conversational: A 90-Day Speaking Roadmap

Ninety days is enough to go from complete beginner to holding a simple, real conversation, if you spend that time speaking, not just studying. Here's how to structure the three months.

1. 1

   Month 1: Sounds and survival phrases

   Learn the alphabet or sounds and about 200 high-frequency words. Say everything out loud. By the end you can greet, introduce yourself, and ask simple questions.

2. 2

   Month 2: Simple sentences and everyday topics

   Add present-tense grammar, questions and connectors. Practice short conversations about family, food, work and routine. Start talking daily, even in broken sentences.

3. 3

   Month 3: Real conversations

   Have back-and-forth conversations of a few minutes on familiar topics. Focus on keeping going, recovering from mistakes, and understanding replies. This is where it clicks.

The rules that make 90 days work

• Speak every single day, even for five minutes. Consistency beats marathon sessions.
• Prioritise output over input. Apps and videos help, but talking is what builds speaking, here's why.
• Embrace mistakes. They're how you find what to fix.
• Talk about your real life, so the words actually stick.

See how a daily phone call makes this effortless, or get a free call and start month one today.