Sorry for late answer I actually learned English this way and I think that there's no such thing as being competent but more like being comfortable, it took me

Sorry for late answer I actually learned English this way and I think that there's no such thing as being competent but more like being comfortable, it took me couple years to be able to pick up books like The Great Gatsby, Great Expectations and read them without needing a dictionary you may take less time it really depends on how much energy and dedication you put into it.