How Long Does It REALLY Take to Learn German? (A1 - C2)

If you’re someone who wants to come to Germany for studies or work, learning German is a must. It will open up more opportunities for you and will make your life here a lot easier. But here is the thing. German isn’t an easy language. It’s not something you can pick up in a few days or weeks. So the real question is: how much German do you actually need to learn? And how long does it take to get there?