How to Avoid the 6-Month Trap in Language Learning

How to escape this trap for good and reach fluency

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Today, we’re tackling one of the most common (and most demoralizing) traps in language learning. The one that silently derails thousands of learners every year: the 6-Month Trap.

Hi, I’m Dr. Alex! I’m a social psychologist with 40 years of language learning. I developed the Everyday Nano Method. You might know me from my where I share the best of social psychology to have you study and become fluent in a brain-friendly, joyful and healthy way.

Remember That Fire You Felt in January?

“This is it. This is the year I finally learn my new language.”

Fast forward six months… How’s that going?

If your answer is, “Uhhh…” or “Well, I kind of dropped off,” you’re not alone.

After working with hundreds of learners and habit-builders, I’ve seen this pattern play out over and over:

• Big excitement.
• A packed study schedule.
• Total burnout by month six.

And it’s not because you’re lazy. Or bad at languages.