As a self-proclaimed morning lark, I’ve always been fascinated by how my productivity peaks early in the day and how to maximize productivity as a morning lark. For morning people like us, the early hours offer a unique advantage—an energy surge that can be harnessed to tackle important tasks with clarity and focus. I’ll share…
Morning vs. evening Productivity: when are you most effective? I’ve always wondered why I feel so productive and focused in the mornings, but my concentration seems to disappear by evening. I noticed this pattern over the years and decided to dive deeper into why this happens. So, I started reading and researching, and what I…
In my previous articles, I talked about how to create routines and the benefits of a daily language learning routine. Today, I want to focus on some common mistakes that can undermine your progress. The inspiration for this post came from one of my mentees who texted me feeling overwhelmed. She had so many tasks…
Through my experience of mastering five languages, I’ve seen firsthand the power of a daily routine in language learning. In high school and university, I often found myself frustrated, hitting plateaus despite diligently following the programs laid out for me. These programs taught me the language but didn’t teach me how to learn it effectively….
David Kolb’s Learning Theory is 40 years old this year. When it comes to learning a new language, everyone has their own way of picking up new skills. David Kolb’s learning styles Theory can help you understand how you learn best and how to use that to your advantage. This article will be informative, so…
What if I told you you can use morning pages to boost your writing skills, especially when learning a new language? If you’re learning a new language, using morning pages as a daily writing practice can be incredibly beneficial. The main advantage of morning pages, especially when mastering English or any other language, is that…
If I tell you that I developed the Spaced Repetition learning technique, would you believe me? I bet you wouldn’t. You’d probably check Google and say I’m lying. And you’d be right. But I’m right too because I discovered a similar strategy, a pattern during my English studies. I realized that I need to repeat…
Mirror affirmations are excellent for improving your language learning, building mental strength, staying focused on your goals, believing in your abilities, and boosting your motivation to achieve more. You can say these affirmations out loud while looking in the mirror to enhance their effectiveness. You might wonder why the mirror is involved. This is known…
Can I rely on discipline instead of motivation in language learning? Especially in the summer? As summer is in full swing, I can see how my students are in vacation mode and struggling to find the motivation to practice English. This is the perfect moment to say, “Heads up! Don’t stop your practice.” I understand…
For a long time, I had planned to share my time management tool—time blocking—and focus on its application for language learning. Enter time blocking, a time management technique that involves dedicating specific hours of your day to various tasks, helping you stay organized and significantly increase your productivity. When I was studying English, I used…
