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Learning a language solely for your partner [21]
Is it really that difficult? Could one reach basic conversational fluency in a year if they really made an effort?
No. It all depends on motivation. If you're really motivated then you can learn basics in 1 or 2 months. Check this thread of a British girl who wanted to learn the language of her boyfriend (Greek) in 1 month:
how-to-learn-any-language.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=29835&PN=71&TPN=1
And as some write that you need years to become proficient. There is no problem with that, as your partner is going to be with you for years.
To be successful it's good if the partner speaks to you a lot in Polish and is patient to explain words. That and motivation followed by regular learning is the most important IMHO.
And it's not just a nice gesture.
As for Polish considered difficult. It's not the most difficult language and the biggest difficulty are cases. To speak with mistakes, but being understood you don't have to master that. Without cases Polish is not more difficult to start speaking than any other language.
I would add that there are Polish language preparatory courses in Poland which last 1 year, after which you should be able to study in Poland. So I would say they achieve little better than basic proficiency. Although it's a full time commitment apparently tens if not hundreds of people finish them every year with success.
