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doing well at something or reaching a goal
successful
something nice you give yourself for doing a good job
reward
motivated
feeling ready and excited to keep working or learning
fluent
able to speak a language easily and smoothly
native speaker
a person who learned a language from birth and speaks it naturally
a promise to keep doing something for a while
commitment
approach
the way you start or try to do something
progress
the amount you improve or how much closer you get to a goal
conversation
talking back and forth with another person
to know the meaning of words or ideas
understand
goal
something you plan to reach or achieve
a plan or smart way to reach a goal
strategy
the steps you take to finish a task or learn something
process
something that can really happen; it is possible and sensible
realistic
A goal that you can work towards and measure your progress on.
Setting realistic goals and sticking to your commitment.
Focus on the things that interest you the most.
If you want to learn a language to understand the culture better, what should you do?
Watch films and read things that interest you.
culture
the ways people live, their traditions, food, music, and stories
What is one way to reward yourself for language learning?
Give yourself a little treat or plan a holiday.
What is one example of a realistic language-learning goal?
Have a ten-minute conversation with a native speaker about something simple.
What two questions do people who give up often ask about learning languages?
How long will it take and how much time do I need every day?
What is the difference between people who are successful at learning languages and those who are not?
Successful people enjoy the learning process itself.
Why is setting realistic goals important when learning a language?
It keeps you motivated and helps you stick to your commitment.
What percentage of the news should a realistic goal be to understand?
Fifty percent.