Hi there! Luca from MosaLingua here.
Learning a language can seem like a huge task
and so many people get discouraged when they think about the amount of time
they need to invest to succeed. But today,
I want to help you see things in a completely different way.
By watching this video, you'll discover how small changes in your life
can make a huge difference when it comes to learning a language.
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Have you ever heard of the compound effect?
In his famous bestseller Darren Hardy defines the compound effect as
the principle of reaping huge rewards from a series of small, smart choices.
In the book, the author comes up with a simple formula
to explain how the compound effect works:
"Small, Smart Choices + Consistency + Time = Radical Difference"
You might tell me, "Okay, Luca, but how can
that equation help me learn a language?" It can help you a lot.
More than you think. Please bear with me. We often say that
ten minutes a day can be enough to learn a language.
Everyone, no matter how busy she or he is,
can find 10 minutes, right? The problem is that many people think that 10 minutes is too little time
to make any difference.
But, let's see what happens when you study 10 minutes per day for 90 days.
10 minutes * 90 days = 900 minutes
Which is 15 hours, but of course
nobody is telling you to stop after three months.
Let's see what happens if you continue:
10 minutes * 180 days = 1800 minutes
which is 30 hours of practice.
So if you reach six months, this will double your practice time, and if you reach
twelve months, this will result in
60 hours of study.
Think about it, 10 minutes seems like it would make little impact,
but, 15, 30, or 60 hours
dedicated to language learning and practice
can make a massive improvement in your skills.
And, if you're more motivated, you can study 20 minutes a day and double the compound effect.
Take a look here.
20 minutes * 90 days = 1800 minutes, which corresponds to 30 hours,
and so on... Let's go back to Darren Hardy's formula. Do you remember it?
"Small, smart choices + Consistency + Time = Radical Difference"
For language learners, this becomes:
"Choosing To Learn a Language For 10 Minutes Per Day +
Doing It Every Day
+ (for example) 90/180/360 Days
= Radical Progress
It's clear now that your decision to study for those apparently insignificant ten minutes a day
can result in many hours of practice and, consequently, in amazing progress.
And the beauty of the compound effect is that it has the ability to produce exponential results
If you're studying for 3 months, and you notice that you're improving,
you will be motivated to continue and probably invest even more time in
your language practice. Of course, you need
to be smart and make the best use of these hours.
You might know from experience that in many countries the majority of students
cannot speak a foreign language,
even after many, many hours of classes.
But, luckily for you, you're watching this video
and in the description below we have suggested the tools and methods
to make the best use of this time.
In conclusion, I strongly recommend that you:
1st. Make the small choice to study a language for at least 10 minutes per day.
2nd. Be consistent and do it every day
3rd. Continue for a considerable amount of time,
for example, 3, 6 or 12 months
And finally, (4th) Enjoy the results of the compound effect on your language skills.
Now a final thought. People often talk about
the compound effect to explain that
if you regularly save money,
in the long run, you will end up with a lot of savings.
But if you think about it, it makes even more sense to invest
in learning a language because what you know and the skills you develop will
always be with you. If you learned something new
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