How to Be Consistent in Learning a Language

Consistency is the backbone of successful language learning, but sometimes sticking to a routine is easier said than done.

Between busy schedules, a lack of clarity, dwindling motivation, and the occasional self-doubt, it’s easy to become disheartened and give up.

In this article, I’ll teach you how to be consistent in learning a language.

I’ll explain the two underlying reasons it can feel so difficult to maintain consistency, as well as cover some more practical factors that make things even harder.

With this understanding under your wing, you’ll be ready to become consistent in learning a language.

I’ll guide you through practical techniques and strategies to help sustain your motivation and routine, making your language learning goals not merely a dream, but a reality you can achieve.

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🪴 Why Consistency Matters in Language Learning

From my experience learning multiple languages, writing books and articles, creating videos and courses, and helping others achieve their language learning goals, I've come to realise that there are two simple but essential aspects of language learning that are severely neglected online :

• Consistency

• Not giving up

Though these may sound obvious, there's been many times when people have told me that they struggle to keep to a consistent routine and that whenever they try to get back into learning a language they eventually give up.

⚔️ Two Underlying Causes of Lacking Consistency

These two problems are interconnected, and they often share the same two underlying causes:

1. Lacking an awareness of the process of learning languages

2. Not knowing the best approach for learning languages

Let's look at these two root causes in more detail.

🏕️ Lacking an awareness of the process of learning languages

What I'm referring to here is a lack of awareness about what the process of learning languages demands of you as a person.

This has nothing to do with the actual techniques and methods you use to learn a language. It's about understanding what you'll go through during the learning process on an emotional level.

Many people start learning languages, but very few reach their goals. Why is this?

Of course, an array of factors contribute to this, and each learner's circumstances are unique to them, but when you break this down to its most fundamental level, the most common reason people struggle with the process is because they don't realise how many unglamorous days are required to learn a language.

We've all been there. You set your mind on learning something new and ride a wave of enthusiasm as you put together a plan and resources for achieving your goal.

You watch some YouTube videos, feel excited about the process that lies ahead, and almost tell yourself that each day working towards your goal will be interesting and productive.

This is all well and good, but it crumbles in the face of two challenges specific to the process of learning languages :

• It's more emotion than motivation, and this isn't enough for the days when you don't feel like learning the language you're learning.

• It's more enthusiasm than passion, and this is usually extinguished when you don't always feel or notice the significant progress you're making during the process.

This is something I always try to remind students :

🔑 You won't always sense the progress you're making.

Language learning is mostly a cumulative process, and any time you spend with a language will help you build towards your goals. But we often only notice what feel like sudden leaps or breakthroughs in our understanding - such as when you're finally able to understand the gist of the podcast you usually listen to on the commute home from work.

But these are not sudden leaps. They're actually just the tipping points of the cumulative process that is language learning. In other words, they're the results of the consistent effort you've been putting in to learning the language each day.

It's crucial to be aware of this, because when you're not, it's easy to feel like you're going nowhere and become disheartened, allow your consistency to drop, and eventually give up on learning the language.

Not being able to feel or notice much of your progress is a natural part of a cumulative learning process, but later in this article, I'll show you some techniques and strategies you can implement to make your progress feel more tangible and on a more regular basis. For example, setting specific and realistic goals can provide you with steps and milestones to light your path when learning a language.

🔑 Simply being aware of the nature of a cumulative learning process will help with sustaining your motivation and provide you with the determination to keep going during times when your progress isn't as obvious.

Aside from this awareness, the other key remedy is to understand the best approach for learning languages.

When you understand the cumulative nature of the learning process and the essential approach for learning languages, your consistency will improve dramatically.

Because no matter whether you have difficult days of low motivation or not being able to notice your progress, you’ll know that what you’re doing will lead you to your goals.

You’ll know that if you keep learning consistently, you’ll be able to chat at the market in Vietnamese, or understand films in Spanish, or read a book in Italian.

All you need is this awareness and consistency.

📚 Not knowing the best approach for learning languages

Whether it’s from feeling disillusioned after learning languages at school or feeling overwhelmed by the mountains of (not always good) advice online, many people are unsure of how to actually learn a language. 

This is not for want of trying. You may have tried lots of different suggestions from articles, books, and YouTube, but eventually found yourself burnt out or unsatisfied with the results.

Months or perhaps even years later, your enthusiasm returns, and you try some more suggestions. But the same thing happens.

You feel inundated by the all contradictory advice out there, don’t make the progress you’d hoped for, and feel disheartened to the point of giving up.

This is linked to the previous cause regarding a lack of awareness of the learning process itself, but it also stems from having to scramble together unconnected ideas and ‘hacks’ from all the online noise.

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Another problem is that some ‘experts’ online are too prescriptive in their advice simply because they want to sell a product.

Rigid ‘systems’ and ‘hacks’ are not sustainable or applicable to people in general.

They may prove effective for a certain person at a certain time, but as language learning advice for anyone, they’re not only unhelpful, but actually create even more confusion for learners.

People wonder why this magic tip hasn’t worked for them, when really the advice wasn’t the best approach for learning languages in the first place.

When I say ‘best’ approach, I mean an approach that follows the fundamental elements of language learning. These are the essential elements that anyone needs to learn any language.

🔑 Because these elements are essential for learning any language, they actually allow a huge amount of room for you to be creative.

You can follow whichever techniques and use whichever resources you enjoy and that align with your interests.

As long as these contribute to you following the essential elements of language learning, you’ll achieve your goals.

So that you can get started learning languages as soon as possible, here’s a quick overview of these essential elements.

☕️ How to Learn Any Language

There are fundamental elements required to learn any language.

I call these :

🌊 Passive Learning

Immersing in authentic content that first-language speakers would watch, listen to, or read - and doing this as often as possible.

Fortunately, the passive nature of immersion means you can attach this to things you already do, such as your commute, cooking, cleaning, or exercise.

⛩️ Active Learning

Taking time out of your day to actively learn the language through learning whole phrases or sentences.

I call this Sentence Collecting, but you might have come across other terms like 'chunking' or 'sentence mining'. They all boil down to more or less the same thing; learning whole phrases or sentences.

This is much more effective than trying to learn individual words, as learning a phrase or sentence provides you with multiple words in one go, improves your understanding of the grammar contained within that phrase, and gives you phrases you can use in conversation with first-language speakers.

🪷 Practice

This is simply having conversations with first-language speakers - be it through typed messages, audio messages, voice calls, or even in person if you happen to live in a country, region, or community where the language you’re learning is spoken.

Practice is the most natural and authentic way of applying one of the most effective memory techniques: using or applying what you've learnt.

🪴 How to Learn Any Language: Free 40 Minute Video + eBook

If you'd like to learn more about these fundamental principles of language learning, check out How to Learn Any Language: Free 40 minute Video + eBook. They’re the principles that provide the foundation for how I learn languages, including Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Mandarin Chinese, and Vietnamese.

🌄 Practical Challenges in Maintaining Consistency

Aside from fundamental problems with process and approach mentioned above, there are of course many practical obstacles to learning languages consistently.

🧭 Overcoming Time Constraints

For many of us, the biggest roadblock is simply finding the time.

After all, between work, family commitments, and daily responsibilities, the idea of setting aside hours for language learning can feel impossible.

But here's the thing: your passive learning can accumulate hours each day without impacting your schedule, and you don’t need hours for active learning.

Even just five minutes a day can be incredibly impactful when done consistently. And that's the beauty of consistently learning something.

Here's some ways to get the most out of your schedule, even if you have little spare time :

🧉 Divide Learning Time into Small Chunks

These involve breaking your study sessions into short, bite-sized chunks. For example, you could do 10 minutes of vocabulary review while waiting for your coffee, or watch a quick language tutorial during your lunch break. The idea is to focus on manageable goals rather than large, overwhelming tasks.

🪷 Use 'Empty Time'

This is related to the previous point, but also has the potential to transform your life beyond language learning.

Think of all the times each day you have a spare few minutes and end up scrolling through social media or flicking through your phone. When you add it all up, it can amount to hours and hours of screen time. You can even check your screen time stats on your phone if you want to know exactly how long you spend on your phone. You may be shocked at just how much time many of us waste doing nothing with 'empty time'.

But this can be cause for optimism.

🔑 Just think of how much more progress you could make and how much more consistent your learning would be if you used this 'empty time' to read articles in the language or learn a few phrases. You'd gain hours of progress each week, and probably even each day.

🌊 Embrace Passive Learning

I've mentioned this several times already, but it's worth reiterating here, as it's a fantastic way to make language learning fit seamlessly into your day.

Think about activities you already do, like commuting, exercise, or cleaning. Could you listen to a podcast or music in your target language instead of your usual playlist?

🐌 Dealing with Procrastination

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Procrastination is a common pitfall, and let’s be honest, we’ve all been there. It's easy to put off studying until 'tomorrow', especially when you're tired or feeling unmotivated.

Unfortunately, those 'tomorrows' can quickly pile up, leaving you feeling frustrated and stuck.

How do you break the cycle? Here are a few strategies:

1. Find an accountability partner:
   This could be a friend, family member, or even an online language exchange partner. When you know someone else is checking in on your progress—or better yet, learning alongside you—it’s much harder to skip a session.

2. Set up a reward system:
   Give yourself something to look forward to once you've completed your goals. Whether it’s a treat, subscribing to a paid language learning resource, or just a well-earned rest watching a film, recognising your achievements can nourish your motivation and help you develop and maintain a consistent learning routine.

🧘 Avoiding Burnout

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Consistency is important, but there’s also a fine line between staying committed and overdoing it. Spending all your spare energy on rigorous active learning sessions every day can leave you feeling drained, ultimately leading to burnout. And when burnout strikes, even the thought of studying can feel impossible.

🐢 Rest Days

Here’s where rest days come in. Taking occasional breaks from active learning might seem counterintuitive to staying consistent, but they’re actually essential for long-term success.

Some would argue this is because your brain needs time to process and consolidate what you’re learning, and whilst there may be some truth in this, I personally think the value of rest days comes from the simple fact they allow you to rest.

Taking time to rest allows you to replenish your energy levels so that you're ready to get back to enjoying the language you're learning. Rest days also give you a chance to arrange or tidy up other aspects of your life that might be weighing down your mind or schedule.

For example, you may use a rest day to declutter the room you often use for active study, making it a more invigorating space for your learning. Or you might use part of a rest day to complete some admin tasks that had been occupying your thoughts.

To get the most out of rest days, it's important to follow a few principles:

• Try to still do passive learning: The key is to make sure it aligns with your goals for that rest day. If you just needed a breather from active learning but are still having a normal work day, then continue listening to your usual podcast on the morning commute. If your rest day from active learning is also going to be a chance to rest in general, then try to make your immersion align with this - choose a film to enjoy in your target language or chill out listening to music in the language.

• Find your balance between rest and procrastination: Be honest with yourself. Consider whether you're having a rest day because you genuinely need one or if it's because you're struggling for motivation. If it's the latter, lean on the techniques and strategies I've shown you in this article and remember the importance of being consistent when learning a language. If you genuinely need one, that's absolutely fine - take as many as you need. The important thing is that you do what's right for you.

For more insights into how rest benefits language retention, check out Rest Days and Language Learning.

Incorporating rest days doesn’t just help prevent burnout—it also keeps your enthusiasm intact. Sometimes, taking a step back can be the best way to move forward.

🌊 Adapt and Reinvigorate Your Passive Learning

Another way to avoid burnout is to change the content you're immersing in.

You can do this both to make things more interesting and also to realign your learning with changes to your goals.

For example, you may be feeling burnt out because you've been trying to continue watching a series with long episodes whilst your work commitments have piled up.

Instead of fighting this and burning away your energy, consider switching to watching short five or ten minute vlogs in the language whilst you ride out the stressful period with your job.

You'll come across some great new content, and feel reinvigorated for the rest of the process.

By addressing these three challenges—time constraints, procrastination, and burnout—you can build a consistent, sustainable approach to language learning.

Remember, it’s all about creating a routine that works for your life, not against it.

🌅Practical Strategies to Stay Consistent

Consistency isn’t about being perfect; it’s about showing up regularly and keeping momentum going.

By integrating practical strategies into your routine, even the busiest of schedules can make space for effective language learning.

☕️ Creating a Language Learning Routine

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Creating a routine acts as an anchor - it removes the decision-making process and turns learning into a habit.

Once it’s part of your day, like brushing your teeth or drinking your morning tea, it requires less mental energy to keep it up.

If you're interested in effective techniques for building good habits and getting rid of bad ones, I'd recommend Atomic Habits by James Clear. I haven't actually read it myself, but it's widely acclaimed for providing steps that are easy to implement in daily life.

Routines are also powerful for building discipline. Knowing you’ve got a set time or activity associated with your language study can keep you focused, even on days when you’re not feeling motivated.

More than that, consistency in routine doesn’t just help keep you on track—it also boosts confidence. Each completed session, no matter how small, becomes a reminder that you’re making progress. Over time, this creates a sense of accomplishment that fuels the desire to keep going.

The underlying benefits of routine apply to language learning in general, but the finer details will come down to your personal preference.

If you enjoy making precise and thorough plans, then you'll likely enjoy creating your routine with spreadsheets, apps, or software like Notion so that you can customise and take advantage of their powerful features.

If, like me, you'd find that over-elaborate, you can keep your plans simple. I just use Apple Notes to set general plans for a routine, and I freely adapt this as I go. I find the simple format of Apple Notes makes it quick and convenient for me to adjust this whenever I feel the need to realign my study routine with changes in other areas of my life.

🔑 Whether you'd prefer a more detailed or more general routine, it's essential to be flexible and adapt it to your evolving daily life.

🏅 Setting Specific and Realistic Goals

🛶 The Importance of Setting Goals When Learning Languages

Although your motivations for learning a language will play a vital role in maintaining a consistent routine, it's important to complement this by setting goals that are both specific and realistic.

When pairing motivation with goals, you give yourself a strong anchor that will help you to hang in there whenever you encounter more stormy waters.

✅ Steps and Milestones

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By making your goals as specific and realistic as possible, you're able to create steps to follow during the learning process.

For example :

• Spend at least an hour immersing in the language each day

• Learn ten phrases each week

• Have a conversation (typed, audio, or in person) in the language every day

These goals not only provide you with a sense of direction and purpose, but they also help you to ensure you're consistently following the fundamental elements of language learning each day or week (passive learning, active learning, and practice).

Specific and realistic goals also function as clear milestones.

🔑 Having milestones that are specific and realistic enough for you to frequently achieve one is the key to getting the most out of them.

The more you can experience the rewarding fulfillment of reaching your goals, the more you will nourish your motivation.

It will then become easier to consistently learn the language, as you'll look forward to the milestones still to come.

Although certain goals will take longer than others, it's possible to set specific targets that will become realistic at different stages of your journey learning a language. For example :

• Write a shopping list or to-do list

• Be able to order at a café

• Be able to talk about the weather

• Understand a dialogue on a given situation or topic

• Understand the gist of a podcast or news report

• Read a book in the language for enjoyment

• Have a flowing conversation in the language

Attaching timeframes to these goals is completely optional. You may find it useful for the sake of having a general plan, but don't worry if you'd prefer to take a less prescriptive approach and allow yourself to reach your goals at your own, natural pace.

Setting realistic goals doesn't mean they all have to be 'small'. As long as your 'bigger' goals are part of a path of progression marked by steps and smaller milestones, studying your way towards these ‘bigger’ milestones will become a natural and exciting part of the process.

☕️ Be Flexible With Your Goals

Although it's important your goals are specific enough to be tangible, it's just as important to adjust them when necessary.

This is so that your goals continue to be realistic, no matter how many changes are taking place in other areas of your life.

For example, if you're having to work overtime for a few weeks, don't be afraid to reduce the amount of phrases you aim to learn each week. This way, you can set a goal that's still achievable despite having less free time, and the continued sense of fulfillment from reaching your goals will help to sustain your motivation during a difficult period with your job.

🔑 Our lives and schedules change frequently, so it's vital to adjust your goals so that you can continue following your steps and achieving your milestones regardless of how many other things you have on your plate.

This also works in reverse. Feel free to increase your goals if it feels like a good fit for you at a given time. If needs be, you can adjust your goals to make them lighter again in the future.

🪴 Tracking Your Progress

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Tracking your journey isn’t just about keeping tabs on what you’ve done; it’s about celebrating how far you’ve come.

Whether you’re the kind of person who loves journaling or prefers tech solutions, taking the time to record your progress can be hugely motivating.

Some ideas to track your learning :

• Use a notebook for your active learning : This way, you'll be able to flick back through the notebook to see how far you've come. I did this when actively learning Vietnamese, and it's comfortably my favourite medium for active study.

• Keep a logbook of your progress : Even just a few simple notes each day noting down what you've learnt can serve as a wonderful source of motivation throughout the process.

• Write weekly reflections in a diary : 'What new words did I learn? Which grammar rules clicked this week?' You could even try writing these in the language you're learning, gradually increasing the complexity of your sentences as your level improves.

• Use technology : Whether you opt to use specially-designed habit tracker apps or use the embedded progress tracking of flashcard apps like Anki, technology offers ways for you to visualise your progress through streaks or achievements.

Although it’s important not to worry about specific timescales when gauging your progress, it is possible to have a general sense of the relative time it takes to learn different languages.

🌳 Building Support Systems for Consistency

Language learning is a marathon, not a sprint.

Having the right support systems can make all the difference in staying consistent and motivated throughout your journey.

Whether it’s finding like-minded learners, practicing with first-language speakers, or enlisting social accountability, these strategies can help you stay on track and enjoy the process more.

🪷 Join Language Learning Communities

One of the simplest ways to enhance your consistency is to join a language learning community.

These communities, whether virtual or in-person, offer a unique combination of motivation, accountability, and shared experience.

You’ll never feel like you’re navigating your language journey alone.

When you're surrounded by others with similar goals, the sense of camaraderie is empowering. You can take part in language challenges, share resources, and celebrate each other's progress.

Online platforms, groups, and apps are especially useful if you have a busy schedule, as they allow you to participate from anywhere.

For a deeper understanding of how group dynamics foster learning, you might find The Benefits of Learning a Language in a Group insightful.

Offline meetups, like language exchange cafés or cultural events, bring an added layer of authenticity to your learning. They offer an opportunity to practise conversational skills face-to-face while forming meaningful connections.

Plus, learning in a community keeps you accountable—you’re less likely to skip study sessions when others are cheering you on or expecting your updates.

💭 Practice with First-Language Speakers

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Consistency thrives on practical application, and there’s no better way to build fluency than by speaking regularly with first-language speakers.

Apps like Tandem and HelloTalk make this easier than ever, allowing you to connect with people from around the world for free.

These platforms are designed for cultural exchange, so you’re not just learning grammar and vocabulary—you’re also diving into the nuances of communication in the language you're learning.

If you're new to language exchange, don’t worry about perfection.

Most first-language speakers are patient and enjoy sharing their culture and language with enthusiastic learners. They'll also be in the same boat as you in learning your first language.

Whether it’s a quick voice note, a text conversation, or a full video call, these interactions build real-world skills that textbooks simply can’t replicate.

Consistently engaging with first-language speakers also helps you to stay motivated. It keeps the learning process lively and reminds you of the tangible benefits of your effort.

If you’re looking for additional tips on practicing a language independently, explore How to Learn Spanish Without Taking Classes. Much of the advice there is applicable to learning any language.

🏕️ Social Accountability

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If you’ve ever told a friend about a goal just to hold yourself accountable, you've tapped into the power of social accountability.

Sharing your language learning goals with others boosts your commitment and creates a sense of obligation to follow through. It’s one thing to silently promise yourself that you'll study daily, and a whole other thing when you’ve announced it online or to your peers.

Here’s a simple idea: create a progress journal on social media or join an online language learning community. Post updates, share milestones, and invite people to cheer you on. The tiny boost of dopamine from encouragement can be a surprisingly strong motivator.

For those who prefer a smaller circle, you can ask a close friend or family member to check in with you regularly. Maybe they could even learn alongside you, turning it into a fun shared activity.

To explore techniques for balancing multiple goals, read How to Learn Multiple Languages.

Social accountability doesn’t stop at sharing your journey. Some people find additional drive by teaching what they’ve learned—explaining concepts to another person not only clarifies your understanding but also instills pride in your progress.

By cultivating support through communities, meaningful exchanges, and public accountability, you’ll create an environment where consistency is both doable and immensely rewarding.

But of course, don't feel you have to. It's also perfectly fine to keep your goals and achievements to yourself.

Just do whatever works best for you.

🍁 Sustaining Motivation Through Flexibility

Staying motivated, especially over a long period, requires adaptability and a willingness to shift strategies as life evolves.

Incorporating flexibility into your learning journey ensures that consistency feels achievable rather than burdensome.

🧉 Adjusting Learning to Your Lifestyle

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We’re all creatures of habit, but some routines work better for us than others. When it comes to language learning, it’s crucial to adopt methods that genuinely fit your personal schedule and preferences.

One of the most enjoyable strategies I’ve used is associating certain languages with specific environments or activities. For more on this, check out the article I wrote about learning multiple languages.

You can apply this same technique to learning one language, by associating different contexts with the different types of learning you do.

The following are just examples, and you could always change or alternate them as you go along :

• Café or desk for active learning : Make a habit of going to your favourite café for active learning, or associate sitting down at your desk before work as the time when you learn new phrases.

• Sofa for relaxed immersion: Use your sofa to relax watching movies or series.

• Commuting for podcasts or radio: Turn your daily commute into an opportunity to absorb sound patterns and phrases by listening to podcasts or radio shows.

• Use 'empty time' to practice : Instead of scrolling on your phone for five minutes whilst you wait for the bus, use the time to reply to messages from language exchange partners.

By creating these environmental cues, you make it easier to slip into your mindset for language-learning automatically, no matter what else is happening in your day.

This layered approach keeps your learning fresh, fitting seamlessly into various aspects of your life. For more ideas about how to make the learning process enjoyable rather than a burden, check out How to Make Learning a Language Your New Year's Resolution.

🍵 Allowing Room for Mistakes

Mistakes are a crucial part of learning a language.

They're the stepping stones that help you improve and deepen your understanding of how best to use a given phrase.

What's more, languages are nothing without the people who speak, use, and learn them, and you'll therefore be part of the people who shape the language every day.

And with languages, 'mistakes' are not always definitive mistakes, so don't worry about speaking or writing with 'perfect' language. It's far less important than you might think, and will only hold back your progress.

🔑 Think of mistakes as an essential part of the process.

🧘 Finding Joy in the Process

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We often begin learning a language with lofty goals, like becoming fluent or landing a better job. While these aspirations are valuable, it’s equally important to find joy in the daily process. After all, if you’re not enjoying the journey, it’s hard to sustain the motivation to keep going.

One of the easiest ways to reinvigorate your motivation is to use the language you're learning to your follow your passions. For example :

• Explore music and films. Create playlists of songs in your target language or watch movies and series for a cultural dive.

• Learn through hobbies. Love cooking? Try following recipes in the language you’re learning. Love sport? Follow channels discussing the sports you love in the language you're learning.

• Learn about the history and cultures of the countries and regions in which your target language is spoken.

When learning feels like a treat rather than a chore, it’s amazing how much easier it becomes to keep at it.

These enjoyable activities can also serve as motivation boosters when progress starts to feel sluggish.

By tailoring your learning to your lifestyle, embracing flexibility, and finding joy in new experiences, you can transform language learning into an enriching and sustainable part of your life.

Remember, consistency doesn’t mean rigidity—it’s about showing up in a way that aligns with what energises and excites you. And this can change and develop over time.

For more detailed advice on how to do this, I’d recommend the following article, audio, and video on how to create a language learning routine.

🪴 Conclusion

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Consistency in learning a language is about creating lasting habits, not chasing perfection.

By carving out manageable routines, celebrating small wins, and embracing both active and passive learning, you turn language learning from a chore into an enjoyable part of your life.

Remember, motivation isn’t constant, but specific goals and simple persistence will keep you moving forward, and this in turn will replenish your motivation.

Treat each day’s effort as a step in your greater journey. Whether you’re working through structured lessons or picking up phrases on the go, the key is to show up regularly and adapt the process to suit you.

🇪🇸 If you'd find it helpful to have some inspiration of what the language learning process may look like, I'd recommend reading the article and watching the video I created about my journey learning Spanish.

The language you're learning is within reach.

Every moment you spend with the language - be it through passive learning, active learning, or practice - brings you closer to achieving your goals.

It's a cumulative process, so celebrate the journey as well as the milestones. When you appreciate both, consistently learning the language will become one of the most rewarding parts of your life.

And of course, if you ever have any questions about language learning, please feel free to email me at contact@howtolearnlanguages.info, and I'll get back to you promptly. I'd be more than happy to help.

Enjoy learning languages 🪴