Kerstin Cable

Enjoy the Process: How Not to Despair at the Intermediate Level

New Year, New Language Summit 2023

Intermediate: Getting Past the Plateaus

The second edition tackled why progress stalls after the beginner phase and how to push through it with motivation and the right techniques.

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About this session

Feeling stuck at the intermediate level? This talk explores how to overcome common struggles, offering strategies to maintain consistency and avoid despair. Learn to adapt your learning as you progress.

Key takeaways

  • Acknowledge that the intermediate stage often feels harder with less perceived progress, which is a common challenge.
  • Develop a consistent language learning strategy that avoids unnecessary pressure to prevent despair and quitting.
  • Prepare yourself for the unique challenges of the intermediate level, understanding that learning changes outside of institutional support.
  • Focus on understanding learner psychology and motivation to overcome what holds you back in your language journey.

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