Question 1

What is the Construction Method for language learning?

Accepted Answer

The Construction Method is a structured approach to language learning that teaches you to build sentences from the ground up using grammar patterns and audio immersion. Rather than memorising phrases, you learn the rules that let you construct any sentence you need.

Question 2

How long does it take to learn Japanese from scratch?

Accepted Answer

According to the Foreign Service Institute, Japanese takes approximately 2,200 hours of study for English speakers to reach professional proficiency. With consistent daily study of 1–2 hours, most learners reach conversational fluency in 2–3 years. The Construction Method accelerates this by focusing on high-frequency grammar patterns first.

Question 3

How long does it take to learn Mandarin Chinese from scratch?

Accepted Answer

Mandarin Chinese takes approximately 2,200 hours for English speakers to reach professional proficiency (FSI data). With 1 hour of daily study, most learners can hold basic conversations within 6–12 months and reach intermediate fluency in 2–3 years.

Question 4

Are the Constructing Language courses suitable for complete beginners?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All Constructing Language courses start from absolute zero — no prior knowledge of Japanese or Mandarin Chinese is required. The courses are designed for adult self-study and build from the most fundamental grammar patterns upward.

Question 5

What do the courses include?

Accepted Answer

Each course includes structured audio lessons, downloadable course books, grammar graphics, and sentence builder exercises. The full courses also include access to a resource library with cheat sheets, vocabulary lists, and study guides.

Question 6

Is there a one-time payment or subscription?

Accepted Answer

All Constructing Language courses are a one-time purchase with lifetime access. There are no recurring subscription fees.