Jaleel's Spanish Log, 2018.
Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2018 1:17 pm
Hi
First ever log.
Goal of this log:
* Holding myself accountable
* Tracking my progress
* Motivation
Why and when did I want to learn and why Spanish. And why a log ?
Long story short. Early last year I had a tough bout with mental health and in turn developed some bad habits. What better way to try and combat both ? Saw some people and did some research and seems that language learning is a good hobby to have and it has many benifits. I was pleasantly suprised to hear this. I've always wanted to learn, I just never knew how and what it took.
Why Spanish ?Looking back it was probably fickle lol. I am in love football but more specifically Spanish football. Seeing the love and passion the footballers, fans, communities, the countries have for the sport. If I could even have a piece of that from the comfort of my home - it would be fantastic. Over time I began to fall in love with the cultures, the difference in cultures, the uniqueness in cultures and the history.
Why a log ?
I have a pretty hard time holding myself accountable lol. Since I began studying in March 2017 till today I could probably count maybe three months of active study lol. I'd constantly change apps, books, courses. Couple that with my mental health and having a full-time job, it was also going to be a struggle lol. So in late November I made a choice. I would commit in 2018. I'd buy myself a decent course(s) and have a decent study schedule. And I am making this log to make sure I stick to said schedule.
Goals
* I have no immediate or near future desire to go to a Spanish speaking country. So even though I want good verbal skills but if I can do the occasional video or voice message/call to my spanish speaking friends I will be content at whatever level I feel I am comfortable at.
* To comprehend and understand most Spanish television and radio.
* To be able to read and write in Spanish.
Cringy message to myself:
You can do this right now.
No one is stopping you.
No one can do it for you.
And you cannot do it for someone else.
Edit: Just adding and updating my goals
Courses update:
Assimil 1st Wave: : /100 lessons
Assimil 2nd Wave: : /100 lessons
Paul Noble: : /13.5 hours
Michel Thomas: : /16.6 hours
Babbel - Beginners Course: : /112 lessons
Language Transfer Complete Spanish : /14.7 hours
Personal challenges
B1 and B2 Graded Readers: : /20 books
Active listening practice (using learner podcasts and graded readers): : /60 hours
Future goals:
Active listening practice (using tv shows)
First ever log.
Goal of this log:
* Holding myself accountable
* Tracking my progress
* Motivation
Why and when did I want to learn and why Spanish. And why a log ?
Long story short. Early last year I had a tough bout with mental health and in turn developed some bad habits. What better way to try and combat both ? Saw some people and did some research and seems that language learning is a good hobby to have and it has many benifits. I was pleasantly suprised to hear this. I've always wanted to learn, I just never knew how and what it took.
Why Spanish ?Looking back it was probably fickle lol. I am in love football but more specifically Spanish football. Seeing the love and passion the footballers, fans, communities, the countries have for the sport. If I could even have a piece of that from the comfort of my home - it would be fantastic. Over time I began to fall in love with the cultures, the difference in cultures, the uniqueness in cultures and the history.
Why a log ?
I have a pretty hard time holding myself accountable lol. Since I began studying in March 2017 till today I could probably count maybe three months of active study lol. I'd constantly change apps, books, courses. Couple that with my mental health and having a full-time job, it was also going to be a struggle lol. So in late November I made a choice. I would commit in 2018. I'd buy myself a decent course(s) and have a decent study schedule. And I am making this log to make sure I stick to said schedule.
Goals
* I have no immediate or near future desire to go to a Spanish speaking country. So even though I want good verbal skills but if I can do the occasional video or voice message/call to my spanish speaking friends I will be content at whatever level I feel I am comfortable at.
* To comprehend and understand most Spanish television and radio.
* To be able to read and write in Spanish.
Cringy message to myself:
You can do this right now.
No one is stopping you.
No one can do it for you.
And you cannot do it for someone else.
Edit: Just adding and updating my goals
Courses update:
Assimil 1st Wave: : /100 lessons
Assimil 2nd Wave: : /100 lessons
Paul Noble: : /13.5 hours
Michel Thomas: : /16.6 hours
Babbel - Beginners Course: : /112 lessons
Language Transfer Complete Spanish : /14.7 hours
Personal challenges
B1 and B2 Graded Readers: : /20 books
Active listening practice (using learner podcasts and graded readers): : /60 hours
Future goals:
Active listening practice (using tv shows)