Why do so many New Year’s language goals fail by February? In this episode, Oliver reflects on goal-setting, motivation, and why unrealistic ambitions can sometimes work better than sensible ones - especially for language learners. You’ll hear a practical example of a SMART listening goal, alongside a more personal (and slightly contradictory) approach: using big, impossible goals as pressure, while relying on small, repeatable habits to make real progress. If you struggle with consistency, m...
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Why do so many New Year’s language goals fail by February? In this episode, Oliver reflects on goal-setting, motivation, and why unrealistic ambitions can sometimes work better than sensible ones - especially for language learners. You’ll hear a practical example of a SMART listening goal, alongside a more personal (and slightly contradictory) approach: using big, impossible goals as pressure, while relying on small, repeatable habits to make real progress. If you struggle with consistency, m...
A Horror Story: Learning a Language as an Adult | Intermediate English Listening Practice
English and Beyond: Intermediate English Podcast
11 minutes
2 months ago
A Horror Story: Learning a Language as an Adult | Intermediate English Listening Practice
If you’re studying English as an adult, you’ll probably recognise this feeling: sitting in class, forgetting simple words, and wondering if you’re too old to improve. In this episode, I share what happened when I went back to school to learn Arabic from scratch, from the beginning, in my 30s - the embarrassment, the motivation, and the small victories that will add up to real progress. You’ll also hear useful and practical tips to help you stay motivated, study effectively, and keep imp...
English and Beyond: Intermediate English Podcast
Why do so many New Year’s language goals fail by February? In this episode, Oliver reflects on goal-setting, motivation, and why unrealistic ambitions can sometimes work better than sensible ones - especially for language learners. You’ll hear a practical example of a SMART listening goal, alongside a more personal (and slightly contradictory) approach: using big, impossible goals as pressure, while relying on small, repeatable habits to make real progress. If you struggle with consistency, m...
