Written by Ana María Valero

How many times have you tried to learn a new language and for one reason or another abandoned the goal?

Many students want to speak English or French, for example, and better understand the world beyond the comfort of their native Spanish, but sometimes they are crushed by idleness and begin a phase of demotivation that makes them forget to do their homework, practice reading or change the language of their devices to adapt, among other things. 

Well, if this has happened to you, then read this blog blog to the end because today I'm going to help you stay motivated from the time you start your first class until you become fluent.

This is an article by Planeta Immiland, the first English and French language school with a migration focus for Canada, and here we offer information of interest to those who want to speak the language and travel to the country. 

To avoid discouragement when learning English or French, I created a practical guide of six simple and common, but potentially functional tips to keep you motivated. Let's get started!

Visualize your objectives

Imagine how you will feel when you are able to communicate fluently in that language. It is very important to recognize why you started learning a new language, remembering the objective will help you visualize yourself in the real context where you are going to use it.

They should ask themselves if it is because they want to travel to Canada, if it is because they want to relate better at work or if it is to better adapt to the Canadian culture.

Why do they want to learn English or French, I recommend answering this question so that they can then visualize the objectives that will drive them to continue learning.

2. Focus your attention on what you enjoy most when practicing the language.

Is it when they listen to a song or a podcast, is it when they read an article and understand it or is it when they speak it and feel comfortable? Learning a language does not have to be a tedious task, you have to find the channels that facilitate memorization and understanding of vocabulary, pronunciation, etc., with time and preparation, they will progressively advance to acquire the full skills. 

Do you know the four language skills, I mean speaking, listening, reading and writing, to maintain motivation do NOT wait to be fluent in all four from the beginning or you will despair, what I do recommend is that you integrate them progressively your brain processes and assimilates new information better. I leave you this link with services of courses and preparation for international exams of our school Planeta Immiland.

3. Study efficiently and at your own pace

Learning English or French does not happen by magic, obviously you have to establish a convenient schedule and figure out what works for you. Avoid marathon days, with three hours a day dedicated to formal or academic study, language acquisition can be achieved.

Remember that the brain needs time to process and consolidate information, that is why at the beginning I recommended you to visualize your objectives and practice from enjoyment so that learning does not become tedious.

What we do at Planeta Immiland to keep our students' learning focused on their objectives is to offer the classes targeted to the specific program they are interested in, for example, there are people who want to come to Canada to study or need to pass the IELTS, so the objective is academic and the course is geared to that end or we prepare them to pass the IELTS exam. pass the exam. Here I share with you the content of the English courses for university or college college.

Also, there are those who want to learn to work and get permanent residency quickly, then, we recommend that they take the English 4 Express Entry or the course for the Mobilité Francophone and study motivated because they know what they will get when they reach the required level.

4. Practice with others: 

Look for resources that promote language interaction with other students. Conversation clubs are very motivating because they create a friendly and supportive atmosphere among students. English or French clubs are used to practice while talking about everyday and diverse topics with specialized support from teachers who know how to engage everyone in the same conversation or topic.

To close today's blog, remember that small accomplishments keep curiosity alive. If you would like to enroll in one of our courses, contact us at.

Thank you for reaching the end of this article. I hope these tips can help you stay motivated to learn a new language and take advantage of its benefits. 

Do you know of another way to stay motivated when learning English? We'd love to read about it on our social networks of Planet Immiland!

With love,

Planeta Immiland Education