Bront'e Singleton

How to Prevent an Intermediate Plateau & Burnout

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

Bront'e Singleton helps you avoid the dreaded intermediate plateau and burnout. Learn to build consistent study routines using her four-phase process to keep enjoying and using your target languages.

Key takeaways

  • Recognize that the intermediate plateau and burnout are common, real challenges that many language learners face.
  • Prioritize preventative care to avoid burnout and plateaus, as recovering from them can be a long and difficult process.
  • Build a sustainable and consistent study routine using a structured approach, such as the Clarify, Plan, Launch, and Refine process.
  • Understand that the ultimate goal of language learning is to use the language, and consistent progress helps you achieve this.

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