I can't learn two or three languages at the same time; expecially during summer.
On my fridge I have a plan about my languages study routine. A monthy plan for June. I did it to check my progress in studying French and German. It's about three skills I want to improve:
- listening
- grammar
- reading
Everyday I write on it what I did in each language but it's not working... I mean, not as I would.
I spend my morning at work and when I came back home I have to prepare something to eat for lunch and, often, the dinner too.
The school ended and summer has "finally" started and kids what to go to the beach everyday, so I can't do all I would like, about my study plan. Unfortunatly!
I can only read some pages of my book in French on my Kindle or do some German and French grammar exercises on Duolingo but that's it!
I can't take notes about new espressions I've learnt or repeat outloud vocabolaries or sentences... I simply can't do it under my beach umbrella... and I feel so frustrated about it because I feel as I'm wasting time...
So, at the end of the day, when I'm in my kitchen and I take a look at my plan on the fridge, I feel so sad... beacause I'd like to do more!
Have you ever felt like this about yours languages study journey?
If so; what did you do?
Please, let me know in the comments; I really appreciate it!
Do you have bluetooth earbuds? If you have, wear them when you're cooking, doing other chores, or when you're on the beach. To improve your listening, you can listen to podcast or radio while doing some chores. You can wear just one of the earbuds, if you're worried about not being able to hear your kids. If you want to exercise listening and want to read more, you can try audiobooks, too, again with earbuds. I do this when I do my chores, sometimes you cannot concentrate enough, but any kind of input will be helpful in a long run. Maybe it works for you, maybe not. But if you haven't tried, it's worth a try.
Also, unless you really need all the languages, try to enjoy the day instead of thinking about what you're not doing :)
I agree with @Lariza and @Deni001. More advice is to incorporate your language learning into your existing daily routine, not the other way around. You could create grocery lists in your target languages, count in your target languages if you repeat actions in physical exercise, read research studies about your career field in your target languages, etc. Your brain might experience overload, so remember to pace yourself. Good luck!
Thanks guys!!! I really appreciate it!💪🏻