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  • Warthog April 2013
    I love the LIving Language learning system.

    The Living Language system is far more effective and rewarding then other attempts at learning español.

    I have had a huge jump in confidence; having  used Spanish for real communication, now I do use español around town. 

    Here in San Francisco the opportunities are available, especially in The Mission District, if Im assertive and have identified Spanish Speakers, I just speak to them in español. I Dont ask, I just do it.

    Successful small talk in eTutoring sessions and around town has been huge for my confidence. 

    Now in my short time, am I a victim of my success?, 

    Im  up to lección 7 in Spanish Essential, I am a very early beginner  and losing motivation! I have new competing interestest and I don't know what is going on.  Self paced schooling is difficult.

     I knew that but was not prepared for it. Now I need a strategy. What am I going to give up to get Spanish?

    How do I keep my motivation? ....Is going on vacation to a Spanish speaking country the answer? 
  • Erin April 2013
    Hi Warthog,
    Going on vacation and practicing your Spanish certainly wouldn't hurt!  Another good way to motivate yourself is to learn with others.  If there are Spanish language Meetups in your area, you could go to one of those and meet other people learning Spanish. When I was learning Chinese, I met with friends once a week for a Chinese-only get-together and that pushed me to keep at it. You might also try setting concrete goals for yourself, writing them down and keeping them posted somewhere where you see them. So for example, why not set a date to complete the entire Essential book?
    Mucha suerte! I hope you keep at it!
    Erin
    Living Language
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