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How to Stay Motivated While Learning a New Language

17 June 2024 · @Triangukum · 4 min read
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How to Stay Motivated While Learning a New Language

How to Stay Motivated While Learning a New Language

Learning anything can be challenging, and language learning is no exception to this. Not only is there a lot to learn, but it can take a long time. That’s why, when it comes to learning a new language, you need the motivation to do it, and if you are not motivated, you will end up finding the journey a lot harder than you would have liked. Due to this, in this article, we’re going to talk about how to stay motivated during this amazing journey you are about to embark on.

7 ways to stay motivated

  1. Set clear goals

    Setting goals keeps you motivated as you try to meet or even surpass them, and shows you exactly what you want to learn. It could be as simple as ordering food at a restaurant in Spanish or keeping up a conversation in French with a native. Either way, it helps you realise why you want to learn the language.

  2. Find a study buddy

    A study buddy is anyone you can learn and improve with: a family member, a friend, a colleague, or even a stranger on the internet. They help you learn and keep you supported and motivated, as you will them.

  3. Make learning fun with apps and games

    The easiest way to stay focused is to have fun. Make a memory game with the vocabulary you want to memorize, or use a gamified language learning app that helps you learn regularly.

  4. Celebrate small wins

    You are doing something hard, so be proud of each small accomplishment, like asking for the time or for directions in your target language. Enjoy it, treat yourself, take a break, and know that if you keep this up, you'll feel it again soon.

  5. Immerse yourself

    Enjoy the benefits of what you've learned: if you've been learning German, read a book in German; learning Polish, watch a movie in Polish. Find ways to apply your new knowledge and look forward to the next chapter or the next film.

  6. Stay consistent

    Make a routine, whether it's ten minutes or half an hour, in the morning or at night. With language learning built into your day, you'll instinctively learn more each day and look forward to the next session. Consistency is key!

  7. Remember why you started

    A job you wanted, a secret language among friends, or just something to do: whatever your reason, it is your ultimate motivation. When you feel demotivated, think back to it, and remember that each day brings you one day closer to your goal.

A great place to find a study buddy online is LangX. For a gamified way to learn, popular apps like Duolingo are something many people find helps keep them motivated to learn regularly.

A study buddy who speaks the language On LangX you are matched with people who speak the language you are learning and are learning yours, so you keep each other going. Either of you can hold a message to correct it. Example screen from the LangX app. Names and numbers are demonstration data.

Conclusion

Learning a new language is a monumentous task, and to be able to stick with it, requires motivation, and determination. If you ever find yourself lacking either of these, think of this article, or even better, come back to read it, and remember. You can do it!