Fluency in a new language is of course possible over time. It will involve coordinating real life experiences with reading as well as writing. A new language involves the four domains of listening, reading, speaking, and writing so those need to be incorporated in learning, but not necessarily in that order. Listening and speaking are usually the first domains to pursue so that a working "social language" can be reached. Full literacy in a new language will be a time-consuming journey for some and for others it will be easily attainable. Usually, if a person is quite literate in their own language, the literacy skills transfer to a new one with study. It is possible to be "socially fluent" but not yet able to read a novel or write an essay in the new language. Reading and writing will take time, but it is possible. A social language that can be used in day to day life can be achieved usually in a couple years for most, but for some it can be achieved sooner if immersed in the new culture. It's never too late to try. Contact me for help. I've taught for nearly 40 years. My last 10 years were as an ESL teacher and I loved every minute of it.
