Motivation is the key that will guide you to learn and make you succeed in learning French faster.
Many people forget why they are learning in the first place. Some don’t set themselves any specific goal at all. Lack of visible results is the most common reason why classes are missed more and more often, and eventually students give up learning the language.
Top 4 tips for motivation to learn French
If there is a lack of motivation, it’s fixable and we can prove it. There are several ways that will help you solve this problem. We’ve put together a little guide to help you get motivated to learn a new language faster:
Tip #1: Step by step
Step by step – or small steps to success. If you learn 5 French words every day, it means that in a week you already know 35 vocabulary words, and in a month – about 150! Sometimes it’s helpful to motivate yourself to learn by building a “big picture” and answering the question, “What will I get out of this after a month of learning?”. By practicing 20-40 minutes 2 days a week, you should be able to notice progress in a month.
Tip #2: Planner in hand!
It’s simple: I need motivation to study – I make a planner! A notepad, notebook, or favorite calendar will come in handy. It is best to write down in bold what you have to do. After that, be sure to cross out everything you have already accomplished. Include goals, deadlines, and a reward that will motivate you to stay on track. And trust me, it really works!
Tip #3: Get rid of distractions!
Don’t be surprised if your workplace is surrounded by “temptations” – a smartphone, laptop or radio on. And on top of that, they all make sounds to remind you not to, God forbid, miss something important! For the duration of your study (e.g., 25 minutes of class), turn off all distractions and put them aside. We focus on the task at hand and forget about multitasking – this is an outdated concept and completely unsuitable for effective time management that promotes motivation to learn!
Tip #4: Be on the same page with your teacher
And the last tip, the most important one, is to study with the right teacher, because the more interesting the lesson is, the more desirable you will be to attend the class. At Ecole, when you leave an application, after finding out your goals, level and preferences, our manager selects the teacher who is best suited for you. So that you are on the same wavelength with him/her, because then learning is 1000 times more pleasant and effective. When you like the classes and the teacher – the motivation does not disappear.
To summarize. Motivation is a very important engine that will allow you to learn French faster. With the right motivation, your lessons will go quickly and after the first two months, you’ll be able to achieve the results you’ve been dreaming of for so long. Don’t put your language learning on hold – start learning French as soon as possible!
