In the last post, I mentioned that I've been struggling with a lot. So I've had to realize that I cannot keep up with the pace of language learning that I'd like.
The Coursera class didn't work out as I'd hoped and learning Hangeul is on the back burner at this point. My focus is on French.
I'm still using Duolingo every day and have other forms of French immersion that help. French Teacher Carlito's newsletter is great! Plus, I've loaded up my YouTube and Instagram feeds with wonderful bite-sized French lessons from several people.
With all that I have on my plate, that's about all that I can handle. After reading a recent blog post where I encountered an English word that was new to me, equiponderate, I decided that I need to cut myself some slack.
There is no deadline for becoming fluent in French. I have a goal and I'm doing the best I can. It takes a lot of time and practice to become fluent in another language. Life is throwing a lot my way right now, so I can't progress the way I could if things were different.
I'm fluent in English and have a fairly decent vocabulary. It's taken decades to reach this point and I'm still learning new English words. New English words keep being invented. Language learning is a lifelong journey, so I have to keep reminding myself to be patient.
Maybe you're going through something similar. Remember to be patient with yourself and keep going. There is no race and live life one day at a time.
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