Question

how soon can I learn Japanese

Answer 1

It could take a few moths or longer depending on determined you are on learning Japanese and how well you are able to comprehend what you have learned.

Answer 2

2-3 years

The average length of time to learn advanced Japanese is 2-3 years. At the intermediate level, you can understand most of what your teacher says, and you can follow along with TV programs. When it comes to using the language with other Japanese speakers, however, you still have some limitations.