How to Setup a Daily Language Learning Schedule Planning

Background: I have been studying French for a few years now. I began to feel burnt out and lacked motivation. I was not seeing progress. This is my new attempt to be very intentional about my study schedule. I will attempt this myself and update how it goes and allow you the opportunity to try it with me.

Categories:

These areas should be included in your schedule to help you get a well-rounded understanding of the language.

• Speaking
• Listening
• Writing
• Reading
• Vocabulary

How Long/Often: Being realistic with life’s schedule. So, I will aim for about 30 minutes minimum a day, which according to some, doing just 2.5 hours a week is sufficient. I want to see real results, so I am attempting 3.5 hours a week. (fingers crossed)

Options for the different categories, note that all the examples ( ) are for French but there can be something similar for other languages and that there are even more ways to fulfill these areas, just some ideas.

** After everything you read or hear, when you don’t understand something, you should make a note of it. I use Anki to save it as a flashcard and practice it again later.

Then, think about your schedule. Personally, I work a full-time job and trying to study a language is hard to fit into any schedule. Where we have friends, exercise, family, financials, cooking, surviving, etc. But building it into your schedule allows you to see where you can fit it and remember that it does not have to be hours long every single day. Consistent exposure to the language goes a long way.

Here is an example of a weekly schedule I would use:

A new idea I am also trying this time is creating a monthly goal. Something that is different or perhaps is even a stretch from my normal language comfortabilities.

Examples of Monthly Goals: