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For example, shortly after learning a French phrase, you might feel confident. But within a day or two, that confidence diminishes significantly if you don’t revisit this information. Over time, the phrase might disappear entirely, making you think you never learned it at all.
The Myth of Motivation and Effort
Many believe that success hinges on sheer effort or motivation—long study hours, immersion, or sheer repetition. However, these methods often overlook the science of memory. If you don’t incorporate techniques that work with your brain’s natural processes, your efforts will be fleeting.
Falling into this trap, students either overestimate the necessary effort or become disillusioned with their abilities, believing they’re simply not cut out for languages.