Hello friends,
When it comes to language learning, it’s more than okay to admit that you’ve hit a wall or could use a little extra motivation. In fact, it’s bound to happen at some point. Language learning is a long-term process which takes commitment and enthusiasm. And just like any long-term goal, we all need encouragement from time to time to keep us going on this journey.
With that in mind, here are our top tips for staying motivated in your language learning adventure.
1. Always remember the reason why you started:
When you first started your language learning journey, it was for a reason. Perhaps you wanted to reconnect with your heritage, get more out of your travels, or make yourself more competitive in the marketplace. When your brain is focused on learning grammar and verb conjugations, it makes sense that these concrete goals may slip out of your mind. But research shows that returning to these images and visualizing your goals can help you succeed. So go ahead, get lost in that daydream of sipping rosé in the French countryside.
2. Also reflect on what you have learned:
Learning a new language is undoubtedly a huge undertaking, and it’s easy to look at everything you still have left to learn and feel overwhelmed. But before you look ahead, take some time to reflect on how far you’ve come. As an exercise, try writing a short story or poem in the new language you’re learning. Being able to hold something tangible that’s a direct result of your effort will help you stay on track as you increase your skills.
3. Pin point all forms of distractions:
Motivation ebbs and flows, but there are strategies we can use to keep us going even when our energy dips. One way is to identify the other choices we are making that are distracting us from our goals. Maybe it’s our commitment to staying up-to-date with every television show our friends recommend to us, or that extra hour of Facebooking we do before we go to bed. Whatever our distraction of choice, it’s important to recognize it, and ask ourselves if we can do without it. We have a limited amount of time and energy, which means that every decision we make has trade offs. The key is finding a balance so that we have enough time to achieve the things that are really important to us.
4. Set a short daily timetable:
The most important thing is to do something every day. Even if it’s just 10 minutes, it’s better than nothing because you make connections each day with each exercises. Actually, pending a full 15 minutes on lessons and taking time to review should be the goal for language learning, the key to proficiency in another language is daily practice. With this consistency, you’ll be speaking a new language in no time. Start learning a language now. It only takes 10 to 15 minutes per day!
5. Reward your small triumphs
We saved the best for the last. To stay on track, divide up your main goal of learning a new language into smaller goals and milestones, and then reward yourself after you reach each one. Perhaps that means after you master all the vocabulary in the food and drink category you’ll finally get to see that exciting box buster movie you’ve been anxious and raving about watching (which doubles as an excuse to have sleep over at your friend's house). A big reward at the end, such as a treat at your favourite spa, can certainly be motivating, but don’t forget to also celebrate your small triumphs along the way.
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Leave a comment below by stating which of the tips resonates more with you.
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