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Whether you are learning English or any language, for that matter, it can be very easy at times to lose sight of our goals, and absolutely lose our motivation to move on or study further. It is very understandable that when students hit a road block, it can sometimes be overwhelming, and can cause frustrations – as a language teacher, I understand this very well, and I am here for you.
If today, is one of those days that you cannot simply open another grammar book, or learn a new vocabulary, or even master another phonetic sound. Then, welcome! You have come to the right place. Here are some motivational quotes that might help bring back some positivity in your learning, and to your final destination – the road to success.
1. "Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going." - Jim Ryun
2. "You cannot discover new oceans if you don't lose sight of the shore." - Unknown
3. "You will never be ready, just start." - Unknown
4. "A foreign language is like a frail, delicate muscle. If you don't use it, it weakens." - Jhumpa Lahiri
5. "You can." - Unknown
6. "What we learn with pleasure, we never forget." - Alfred Mercier
7. "One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages opens every door along the way." - Frank Smith
8. "Learning is never done without errors and defeat." - Vladimir Lenin
9. "Teacher can open the door, but you must enter it yourself." - Chinese Proverb
10. "It doesn't matter how slow you go, as long as you do not stop." - Confucius
So, if today is one of those days that you feel defeated or at a loss with your learning, read these quotes and take them to heart. Remember, you are not alone in your journey, talk to your teachers, classmates that might be at the same situation as you, and share with them these motivational quotes with them too.
This column was published by the author in their personal capacity.
The opinions expressed in this column are the author's own and do not reflect the view of Cafetalk.
The opinions expressed in this column are the author's own and do not reflect the view of Cafetalk.
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