Most language learners start out their lessons with an unusually high level of fervor. This gradually comes down, eventually settling at an average level of enthusiasm for many. A few, however, end up simply bored to tears, eventually giving up.
Why start work on a language then suddenly give up? Everyone has their reasons for the boredom. Check out this list and see if any applies to you.
There’s no point. Some just don’t have strong enough reasons for acquiring a language. As such, there’s no real motivation to persevere at the slightest feeling of inconvenience. Knowing you can walk away at any time without consequences is enough of a reason to get some people disinterested.
A bad fit. Your learning style just might not be a good fit for the kind of language instruction you picked. My brother can sit through any lectures, but always fall asleep when reading the same lessons from a book. I, on the other hand, turn into a mindless zombie when I have to listen in class – nothing registers. Put me in from of a good reading material, however, and I’ll be poring through that with fiery gumption.
Beyond their abilities. For some people, the language learning goals they’ve set might just might be well beyond their current abilities. The moment they realize that target they’re aiming for isn’t likely to happen within their timeframe, their interest might begin to wane.
Poor language learning tools. Are you using the best foreign language software you can get your hands on? Your materials might be mediocre, setting you up for failure right from the get-go. Did you try to save on cash and enrolled with the cheapest available classes? That might be the reason for your increasing lack of enthusiasm.
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