There are a number of systems for grading English. The government expects immigrants to reach "ESOL Entry 3" or "B1 level", also called "Intermediate 1" in Scotland, before they can be granted citizenship. It's equivalent to being able to hold a confident conversation and - although the government does not have a target figure - it might take 360 hours of study to achieve.
Start young
"There is a sensitive period in language learning, which is biologically determined, with an onset at birth and a decline around puberty. So the younger the immigrant, the better. Since this decline is only gradual, teenagers are at an advantage over adults.
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