How long should I live in a country to pick up the language?
user
That depends on many factors, the most obvious one being whether you want to learn to speak the language fluently.  In my experience, it usually takes a few months to get a grasp of the vocabulary and grammar, and then a few years to really learn how to speak.  So if you want
assistant
Do you think being in France for a few months would help me?
user
If you have other resources available, then yes, there is a good chance of you picking up the language faster, as it is easy to find French speakers here in France.  But learning a language takes time.
assistant
How long should I live in a country to pick up the language?
user
That depends on many factors, the most obvious one being whether you want to learn to speak the language fluently.  In my experience, it usually takes a few months to get a grasp of the vocabulary and grammar, and then a few years to really learn how to speak.  So if you want
assistant
Do you think being in France for a few months would help me?
user
It’s difficult to say, I don’t have any information on you.  I don’t know what your background is.  Are you taking classes?  Do you have any friends or family in France?
assistant
How long should I live in a country to pick up the language?