Track your progress through the Don Joaquin hospitality empire. From your first trip to becoming a Legacy Partner—every minute of practice brings you closer to fluency.
Building the foundation. These early milestones establish your presence in the Don Joaquin world.
You've arrived! Your first conversations with AI characters. Learning the basics of greetings and simple phrases.
You keep coming back! The staff recognizes you. Building vocabulary and getting comfortable with basic exchanges.
Characters remember you by name. You have your usual spots and can handle everyday conversations with growing confidence.
Your passport is filling up! You navigate between properties with ease and can discuss travel plans, make reservations, and handle surprises.
CEFR A levels—handling everyday situations with growing independence.
The locals know you! Shopkeepers wave, bartenders know your order. You can handle basic social situations and simple transactions independently.
You could give directions to tourists! Comfortable with routine tasks, expressing opinions, and handling most daily situations. True survival fluency achieved.
CEFR B levels—spontaneous conversation, complex topics, and professional contexts.
Invited to private gatherings. You can discuss abstract topics, share personal stories, and enter unprepared conversations. Independent language use is now sustainable.
Characters share their secrets with you. You can handle sensitive conversations, give advice, and discuss complex topics with nuance. Strong B1 moving toward B2.
Being groomed for leadership. You can interact with native speakers without strain for either party. Professional fluency—meetings, presentations, negotiations.
Your name on the wall. Full partnership in the Don Joaquin empire. You express yourself spontaneously and precisely, even on complex subjects. Near-native proficiency achieved. Only 15-20% of language learners ever reach this level.
These milestone mappings are approximate and based on FSI research showing 600-750 hours to professional proficiency for Category I languages (Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese). Your actual progress depends on practice quality, consistency, and how you complement conversation practice with other learning activities.
At-a-glance view of your journey through the empire.
| Minutes | Hours | Milestone | CEFR | What You Can Do |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 1h | First Trip | — | Basic greetings, simple phrases |
| 300 | 5h | Return Traveler | — | Growing vocabulary, basic exchanges |
| 1,000 | 16.7h | Familiar Face | — | Everyday conversations, building confidence |
| 3,000 | 50h | Frequent Flyer | — | Travel situations, reservations, basic problem-solving |
| 6,000 | 100h | Neighborhood Friend | A1 | Simple social situations, basic transactions |
| 12,000 | 200h | Practically a Local | A2 | Routine tasks, expressing opinions, survival fluency |
| 24,000 | 400h | Extended Family | B1 | Abstract topics, personal stories, independent use |
| 36,000 | 600h | Trusted Confidant | B1+ | Complex discussions, nuanced conversations |
| 48,000 | 800h | Heir Apparent | B2 | Professional contexts, no strain for native speakers |
| 60,000 | 1,000h | Legacy Partner | B2+/C1 | Spontaneous, precise expression on complex topics |
Research basis: CEFR descriptors validated across languages. Time estimates based on FSI data and Cambridge Assessment research. B1 represents the threshold where independent language use becomes sustainable (400+ hours). B2 marks professional competence without strain (800+ hours). Note: Only 15-20% of learners surpass B2—reaching B2 is an exceptional achievement.
Learn what each level actually means, the grammar and vocabulary you'll need, practice strategies for each stage, and realistic time estimates for your journey.
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