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<\/p>\nAn object in motion stays in motion. That\u2019s no secret, it\u2019s called momentum. But have you tried to apply the same concept to your language studies?<\/p>\n
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Consistency keeps you moving forward. <\/strong>Learning in short bursts every day<\/em> does two things. It creates the habit\u2014which beats motivation (the lack thereof, really)\u2014and keeps the language fresh in your mind. When you start skipping days, you\u2019re more likely to make excuses and skip even more. It also puts more time between what you\u2019ve studied and what you actually remember, meaning more material to review before you can move on to the new stuff.<\/p>\n There is a lot of advice out there about how to be consistent and form good study habits\u2014learn at the same time each day, set up a distraction-free study space, and so on. For most people, those aren\u2019t realistic with work, family, and other obligations beckoning.<\/p>\n Here are a few strategies that anyone can implement to become more consistent:<\/p>\n Consistency is king.<\/strong> Start slow, choose manageable daily goals, and keep these best practices in mind. Most of all, don\u2019t forget that even slow progress<\/a> is still forward momentum.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" An object in motion stays in motion. That\u2019s no secret, it\u2019s called momentum. But have you tried to apply the same concept to your language studies? Consistency keeps you moving forward. Learning in short bursts every day does two things. It creates the habit\u2014which beats motivation (the lack thereof, really)\u2014and keeps the language fresh in…<\/p>\n\n
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