Jennifer D.'s Blog at WyzAnt.comThis is Jennifer D.'s Blog at WyzAnt.com. Jennifer D. is a tutor with WyzAnt.com. WyzAnt.com is your source for tutors and students.http://www.wyzant.com/Tutors/NJ/Wayne/7941291/Blog/6090/how_long_does_it_take_to_learn_english_as_a_second_language_.aspxHow long does it take to learn English as a Second Language? <i>posted by WyzAnt tutor: Jennifer D.</i><br /><br /><p>It generally takes at least 5-7 years to acquire fluency in English as a Second Language (ESL). The most significant variable in how long it takes to learn English is the amount of formal schooling students have received in their first language. If a student is well-educated in his or her primary language, the English language can be acquired more easily.</p>