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With consistent practice and personalized instruction, most students can grasp React fundamentals—components, props, state, and basic hooks—in 4-8 weeks of regular tutoring. Reaching intermediate proficiency with routing, context API, and form handling typically takes 2-3 months, while advanced skills like performance optimization and complex state management take longer. Your timeline depends on your JavaScript foundation, how frequently you practice, and your specific goals, which your tutor will help you track.