How good are you at ignoring distractions when learning languages? If it’s something you’re currently struggling with, check out these tips on how you can improve your focus when learning a foreign language – they will help you stay focused!
Clear away mental clutter
Switch everything off for 15 minutes and get a piece of paper and a pen ready. Lie down, close your eyes and relax.
Catch all the thoughts that come into your head and write them down as they come in.
Capturing them on paper means that your brain won’t be desperately trying to deal with them as they appear.
You can deal with them when you’re ready and when the time is right. At least now you know they’re written down so they won’t get lost, and you’ve got some mental space to actually get on with your language learning!
Stop multitasking
Single-tasking is the way forward. Do one thing at a time and do it well. Can’t stop thinking about all the other things you need to do to get fluent?
Go back to step 1 and transfer your mental clutter on to a piece of paper.
Multitasking drains your brain and it makes you more stressed.
The key to successful language learning is enjoying what you’re doing – if you’re stressed, your satisfaction with your learning activities may decrease.
Focus your energy on one thing at a time and the outcomes will be better – and, as a result, you’ll be more motivated!
Slow down
Doing things more deliberately will help you keep your attention in one place without wandering off.
Are you learning adjectives today? Stick to that and do it slowly.
Focus on this advice for now and next week there’ll be more!
