2 min readfrom Language Learning

How do you rest from language learning?

I need to admit something to myself: I'm exhausted.

I really like learning languages, but that doesn't mean it's not draining.

I work 8 hours a day in English (it's not my native language). This isn't a problem, my level is fine. But every time I forget a word in a meeting or say something that sounds awkward or grammatically off (and it doesn't help that my colleagues speak really well), my first thought is: "I should join a speaking club tonight."

So I do more English. And then I study (TL) French.

And it's starting to feel like I'm heading straight into burnout. Honestly, if I didn't have an upcoming vacation, I feel like I'd be close to quitting my job just because of how constantly tired I am.

I don't feel any hate toward the language I'm learning. It's not that. It's more like… I lost the "mute" button in my head. Even when everything is quiet, I still feel like there is a "computer noise" in the background (just to avoid misunderstanding, it's not a real sound, just a way to describe how I feel).

Has anyone else experienced this? How do you rest from language learning?

submitted by /u/Old_green_bird
[link] [comments]

Want to read more?

Check out the full article on the original site

View original article

Tagged with

#language evolution
#philosophy of language
#humor in language
#creative language use
#word meaning
#language learning
#burnout
#exhaustion
#vacation
#English
#speaking club
#French
#native language
#meeting
#grammar
#level
#learning process
#tiredness
#mental fatigue
#language skills