It's context-sensitive and it depends on what the requirements are. There are different levels, An extreme case is you _think_ in your 2nd language and not in your mother tongue.
I knew a Russian maths prof who after 6 months gave lectures in Dutch on "Generalised Functions and PDEs". Not bad. But the accent...
A practical example; teaching C++ in English to 16 students, 15 of whom are Dutch, #16 no Dutch and not willing to learn Dutch.
You're only fooling yourself. You will never get fluent sitting in a class with other people in the same position as you. I went through the same process when I was learning Norwegian in Norway. The only way you become fluent is when you interact with locals.
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If you are based out of India, and want to get started with German, Goethe institute, Maxmuller Bhavan is a very decent place. I've had close friends who have generally high regards for the place.
You're only fooling yourself. You will never get fluent sitting in a class with other people in the same position as you. I went through the same process when I was learning Norwegian in Norway. The only way you become fluent is when you interact with locals.
I think, one secret to master a language, would be to start thinking in the language you want to speak.
For example, if your thought process is in, French or Norwegian or any language; if you try to construct simple sentences in your mind, it can make a significant difference.
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