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How to prioritize and simplify your life
The importance of rest and relaxation
The benefits of slowing down
Give Yourself Some Credit
Many heritage language learners are taught that multilingualism is not a path to success, only to realize, much later in life, that it's actually a considerable asset.
First things first, give yourself some credit!
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Find The Tools That Work For You
- If an in-person class isn't an option for you, there are plenty of online tools.
- There are hundreds of apps and websites available online.
- They explore different cultures and languages around the world and share what they’ve learned.
- Use online tools to help them lear...
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Focus on The Joy
- Ignore the ads for language learning courses or apps that say you'll be fluent in no time
- Remember what you love most about learning your heritage language
- Have conversations with your mom in Korean instead of English
- Sing along to your favourite salsa song in the car...
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Learning A New Language
Heritage language learners can sometimes feel like a failure for not being fluent before they've even given themselves a chance to try. Finding the right tools, setting realistic goals and acknowledging existing skills can make the process of learning your parents' language more fun and fulfillin...
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Decide What You Want to Do With Your Language
- Knowing what you want to do with your language will help you prioritize what you need to learn.
- You're a heritage speaker, not a native speaker. The goal of native fluency is not practical, so take that pressure off yourself.
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Build On Your Strengths
- Break down your language skills into four major categories: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and listening
- Identify your strengths and then build on them to become better at your chosen skill.
- You are less likely to stop trying to improve if you begin w...
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Give yourself some time
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8. Don't compare yourself
When you see others and their accomplishments on social media, it's easy to lose confidence. Comparing yourself to others, you might think you have failed or lack worth because it looks as though others have so much more money, admiration, and success. Nothing good comes out of comparing yourself...
Give Your Inner Critic a Nickname
When you think of your inner critic as a force outside of yourself and even give it a goofy nickname, it's easier to realize that you don't have to agree, and it becomes less threatening and more easy to see how ridiculous some of your critical thoughts can be.
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