Dare to promise myself basically means half the battle is won. So here I am, jotting these notes down for the record.
- Start the day with Duolingo, not end the day with it.
Reason(s): Some people keep telling me that I could never learn a language using Duolingo. Fuck off. I’ll prove them wrong (haha, but mostly, it is because I don’t have either the time or money to invest in a proper French class).
Pro(s): Increase my controlled practice time.
Con(s): Avoid forgetting to tune in unintentionally. - Complete the IDP Teacher Training course.
Reason(s): I want to aim higher in Writing & Speaking when I retake the IELTS exam at the end of this year. It would be fun to work it out myself! I have faith in my learning ability.
Pro(s): Skills upgrading <3
Con(s): Less time to laze around (which is, in a sense, another pro!) - Systematize my language knowledge.
Reason(s): Since I’ve developed some academic and pedagogical skills to some extent, naturally, my next goal is to improve the efficiency of my work in this field. I need a repeatable and automated system that still allows for some personalization, yet is time-saving when I need to prepare materials for teaching.
Pro(s): Invest time now, save it later!
Con(s): Building a system won’t take just time but lots of research as well! I can already foresee the headaches!😅 - Try something new every week.
Reason(s): I don’t want time to pass by in a blur. Novelty is a great way to give my brain a healthy dose of dopamine. So, let’s do something fun and new every week, no matter how big or small it is.
Pro(s): I guess I’ll have more stories to entertain my friends~
Con(s): I’ll really have to step out of my comfort zone to come up with new ideas… something exciting but still enjoyable… Hmm, what can I do this weekend? 🤔
NIAdegushi 