If you don’t feel like learning a foreign language, but have to…
Once I revealed blunt truth. There are very few people who really enjoy the process of learning a foreign language. The majority of students either feel reluctant to learn or even hate it. And many of them suffer in secret.
There’s something you can do to relieve the stress.
Admit that you don’t like it. You don’t have to like it.
You might feel under pressure when you encounter other eager students or over-enthusiastic teachers. We’re all different in our likes and dislikes. Relax.
Be honest with your teacher. Say that you don’t like it, but have to learn. If you make it clear right from the start, you both will be able to set realistic goals and reach them.
Learning a foreign language has nothing to do with talent. It is work.
Make time for learning regularly. Be careful not to get overwhelmed, not to get sick and tired of it. Here less is more. If you learn a bit less than you think is enough, you’ll stay motivated longer.
Reward yourself both for progress and for mistakes, because they help you to move forward.
Please, share what helps you to stay motivated and learn.