Speaking

7 posts
2026

700 Hours

An hour-long conversation I couldn’t handle at 400 hours is now within reach, reading Spanish literature feels more natural, and …
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650 Hours

Books and native content are becoming more rewarding. I’m spending less time measuring comprehension and more time finding things that …
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600 Hours

Spanish feels faster and more immediate, crosstalk has become genuinely conversational, and native content still reveals how far I have to …
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550 Hours

Advanced learner content and some native material is becoming much more accessible even though comprehension is frequently still uneven.
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500 Hours

Speaking Spanish in Spain was successful but foggy. Comprehension gains keep stacking from steady input but lots of gaps remain.
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400 Hours

Progress feels increasingly uneven on the surface but increasingly stable underneath.
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350 Hours

A lot has happened since 300 hours. There’s still a long way to go but also some notable progress.
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