There’s a lot of “get fluent in 30 days” and “how I learnt X language in 30 days” videos on KZfaq, but after the initial high of learning a new language, reality sets in, and then a bigger question remains: how do you stay motivated / disciplined enough to return to studying your target language day in and day out?
This was the exact problem that I was struggling with (and to be honest, still struggle with today). After ~2 years (1 year 9 months to be exact) of studying Spanish, I’m in the thick of the intermediate plateau, which is really hard to break through. With my Japanese, I find it hard to stay motivated when I can barely hold a proper conversation, which is my favourite part of learning a language.
That’s why I set this challenge for myself: to find a new rhythm with studying, to show myself what I am capable of, and to fall back in love with learning and with languages.
As you guys will see, the process was a little bit more emotional than I thought it’d be (lol). And no, I didn’t form the habit to study everyday at a fixed time (although that may have been ideal). There are many paths to the same destination, and this video shows you a glimpse of mine :)
Finally, to all of you who’re struggling to be consistent with anything, language learning or otherwise, just take things one step and one day at a time. You can do anything you set your mind to :) you got this! 💪🏻
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0:00 why I set this challenge for myself
1:49 week 1 & 2
6:10 mid-month check-in where I get sad
8:07 week 3 & 4
10:10 closing the challenge in Spanish
🌿 r e s o u r c e s 🌿
↳ Italki for online language tutors:
If you're interested in using italki (for any language!), you can get $10 italki credits free (after $20 min purchase) with this link: www.italki.com/i/ref/6db6Hd?h...
↳ My Spanish italki teacher Mauricio: www.italki.com/teacher/9799407
↳ Chrome extension, Language Learning with Netflix (now called Language Reactor): www.languagereactor.com/
↳ Japanese conjugation practice website: baileysnyder.com/jconj/
↳ Japanese Textbooks I’ve used:
- *Genki amzn.to/33hok8M​
- *Minna no Nihongo amzn.to/3mF8pIN​
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Hello there, I’m Vic, and I make content on post-grad life, adulting, self-care and personal growth. Come with me as we explore what finding balance, staying inspired, and living a meaningful and fulfilling life means to us x
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