antony73
Member
I would love to hear from anyone who suffers from procrastination in studying Chinese.
I began studing in 2006, and I'm no way near the level of 9 years study, even though I've been living in China now for nearly four years and have a Chinese wife.
Initially I began with Pimsleur I & II, then moved onto Chinesepod, although I believe my Chinesepod days are over for the time being. I am seriously considering going back to Pimsleur to brush up on pronunciation, and then going through Pimsleur III before moving onto the 'Chinese Made Easier' books, (1-5), even though book 3 would be my level. I feel I need to go back to basics.
I am finding it almost impossible to work through the Radicals. Something I have long endeavored to achieve. Radical study can become so dry after a couple of weeks. I have considered classes. But then, I like the control of self-study. Then again, I lack constant motivation in self-study.
I am aware that a little and often is better than chunks of study, both in terms of memorization and work load.
Does anyone have a similar experience of a lack of motivation or suffering with procrastination with their studies. I would be grateful for some words, either of a shared experience or words or encouragement.
Thank you.
I began studing in 2006, and I'm no way near the level of 9 years study, even though I've been living in China now for nearly four years and have a Chinese wife.
Initially I began with Pimsleur I & II, then moved onto Chinesepod, although I believe my Chinesepod days are over for the time being. I am seriously considering going back to Pimsleur to brush up on pronunciation, and then going through Pimsleur III before moving onto the 'Chinese Made Easier' books, (1-5), even though book 3 would be my level. I feel I need to go back to basics.
I am finding it almost impossible to work through the Radicals. Something I have long endeavored to achieve. Radical study can become so dry after a couple of weeks. I have considered classes. But then, I like the control of self-study. Then again, I lack constant motivation in self-study.
I am aware that a little and often is better than chunks of study, both in terms of memorization and work load.
Does anyone have a similar experience of a lack of motivation or suffering with procrastination with their studies. I would be grateful for some words, either of a shared experience or words or encouragement.
Thank you.