What Are the Most Powerful Supplements on the Market?

What Are the Most Powerful Supplements on the Market?Covert Chemistry is a super cool supplement that contains some of the most powerful ingredients you can find. This product includes the powerful ingredient EGCG, which has shown to have wonderful results in people that have used it for a period of time and took it everyday.This supplement is just not like the other herbal supplements out there. It doesn't contain any harmful chemicals or even artificial ingredients. This supplement is all natural with only the best quality ingredients.Covert Chemistry helps to boost your immune system and gives you the power to resist many types of infections. It will also help your body to produce more of the antioxidant protein called Heme Oxygenase. In this supplement you will also receive other powerful nutrients that will stimulate your body's immune system. The supplement works by assisting your body to produce hemoglobin, which will in turn prevent infections and to help your body produce ox ygen in your cells and tissues.Covert Chemistry has other wonderful qualities. It is very effective at promoting general wellness and balance and also helps to promote your heart health. You will benefit from the benefits of this supplement by eliminating all of your negative effects on your heart. You will find yourself feeling lighter and your cholesterol will be normalized.One of the amazing properties of Covert Chemistry is that it helps to decrease anxiety. When you take the supplement, you will find that you are more relaxed and that you won't feel so stressed. You will also notice that you feel better and can do more activities because you are calmer and have a more positive attitude.As the supplement continues to work to fight off diseases, you will notice that you are able to sleep better and that you don't have as many sudden attacks of anxiety. This supplement is extremely powerful and so you won't experience the harmful side effects that other herbal supplements have. So if you are looking for a safe way to enhance your overall health and fight off sicknesses and diseases, then you might want to try Covert Chemistry. With all of the benefits that it provides, it really makes sense to take it as part of your overall health program. As well as a great way to eliminate anxiety and feel better when you are not in the mood to be active.

Tips for Teaching Essay Writing

Tips for Teaching Essay Writing Do your students know the basics for writing effective essays? Here are a few simple tips to offer, which can be applied to all essay types: Know the goal. Can you ever overstate the importance of reading the directions? Remind your students that they must adjust their approach depending on the type of essay theyre writing and its purpose. For example, theres a big difference between a persuasive essay presenting an argument and an expository essay meant to compare and contrast ideas. Outline first. Its always best to plan out the essay structure before writing, jotting down some thoughts for the introductory paragraph, body paragraphs, and conclusion. Fine-tune the introduction. Whether writing an opinion piece on a certain law or a story about a personal experience, students must hook the reader right away. The first few sentences need to grab the readers attention, and the first paragraph should conclude with a thesis that frames the rest of the essay. Teach the importance of editing. A first draft of an essay should never be the final draft. Students must learn to review and edit their own work. Teach students to check that theyve achieved the following before finalizing their essays: No spelling or grammar mistakes or other errors Clear and vivid examples Word and sentence variety Logical flow from paragraph to paragraph Concise sentences Avoidance of passive voice Overall clarity (answers the question posed) Becoming a good writer takes practice. Help your students build these skills now so that they are ready for the onslaught of college essays that will be required of them in a few years. Theyll thank you for it!

The First Tutoring Session

The First Tutoring Session What Tutors, Parents, and Students Can Do to Make it SuccessfulFirst impressions are everything! Just like with any interaction, you might feel nervous going to your first tutoring session, whether youre a student or a parent. Still, the first session is the cornerstone for successâ€"it sets the standard for all future sessions. If you prepare for it, you can lay the foundation for not only  academic achievement, but a meaningful relationship!But what makes a first tutoring session successful?  What are the specific steps tutors, parents, and students should take to make the first session as successful as possible? Lets take a look at how we at AJ Tutoring prepare for our first sessions!What do our tutors do?Behind the Scenes   Our tutors are masters of their subject areas, armed with knowledge from elite colleges and universities. We as a company also provide ongoing support in the form of mentors, teams, and academic departments to ensure that our tutors remain at the top of their game.Student-Centered Coaching To be a successful tutor, we believe that you must be able to build positive working relationships with your students. Our student-centered approach allows our tutors to customize the sessions to the particular needs of each student. We coach our tutors to ask the right questions and encourage them to use their own strategies and bring their unique personalities to every session.Information Gathering Our tutors make their own schedules and so can work around a students needs. Once a student is assigned to them, tutors will reach out to schedule the first tutoring session. (We use Google Calendar to create event reminders for both students and parents.) Finally, tutors create a general plan for the students first session based on information gathered from our various communication channels.What can parents do?Logistical Support As a parent, you can help by making sure that your student can easily meet with their tutor. With younger students, you may nee d to take on a larger role in scheduling tutoring sessions. For older students, we recommend that you at least schedule the first session. For example, you can check in with your student to make sure they know when it is and at which office it is taking place. (Hint: check your Google Calendar invite if you dont remember!)Fill Out and Collect Materials At AJ, we want to ensure that we understand the goals for the student. For academic tutoring, we provide a parent goal form for you to fill outâ€"the information lets us know if theres anything specific we should target in sessions. For test prep tutoring, please bring any relevant previous test scores, if available. In addition, if you want to speak to the tutor in person, please do so! We encourage parents to use the beginning of the first session to let us know of any specific concerns or long-term goals.Prep the Student Lastly, talk to your student about their classes and goals. Does the student have any concerns or emotional need s? Are they motivated to try their best? What would they like to gain from their sessions? These conversations will be very valuable to tutors as they customize the tutoring sessions to the students  needs.What should students do?Tangibles As a student, there are a few things you should do before your first session. First, make sure that you have a general idea of what to expect from the first session, either by talking to your parent or your tutor. Also, plan out how youll get to the office (and on time!). Lastly, be prepared to answer questions about your education and academic goals. The more you have to say about your past experience, the better your tutor can figure out what you need to succeed.Intangibles Beyond what you literally bring to the session, your mind-set (your mental attitude) will affect how well your session goes! Students who come to the tutoring session with a growth mind-set rather than fixed one will end up getting more out of the experience. Someone with a f ixed mindset believes that nothing they do will change anything. Someone with a growth mindset sees failure as an opportunity to get better. They know that they can improve through dedication and perseverance. Dr. Carol Dweck’s research  proves that students with a growth mindset are more likely to succeed. In other words, dont let yourself hold you back! Come to your first session willing to do your best and open to trying new things. We are all lifelong learners at AJ, and we are excited to begin working with you!AJ Tutoring’s Checklist for First-Session Tutoring SuccessTutorsBehind-the-ScenesMaster content knowledge through college courseworkReceive ongoing organizational coaching and supportCollaborate and develop relationships with other tutors/educatorsStudent-Centered CoachingBuild effective and meaningful connections with studentsDevelop competency in student-centered teaching methods and strategiesIndividualize tutoring sessions to the particular needs of studentsInform ation GatheringKnowledgeable of test prep and academic tutoring processesCustomize the tutoring schedule to make the preparation happenCommunicate all necessary information to students and their familiesParentsLogistical SupportOrganize transportation to and from the tutoring sessionSet personal reminders to ensure the first session is not missedFill Out and Collect MaterialsPrior test scores (test prep)Parent goal form (academic)Prep StudentSet goals for the tutoring prior to the first sessionCommunicate the importance and opportunity of tutoringGet your student excited for the first session with their tutor!StudentsTangiblesTutoring: why you are coming to AJ?Transportation: how you are getting to AJ?Know your vision: think about what you want to gain from tutoringIntangiblesAdopt a growth mind-setBe willing to try your bestBe open to change

Majestic British Columbia International School

Majestic British Columbia International School Majestic British Columbia International School Majestic British Columbia International School (MCBIS) is entering its first year of operation and their BC curriculum program will be housed in a new modern facility. The school focuses on fostering creativity and challenging students to become engaged and self-directed learners. MBCIS is committed to this vision and has dedicated the resources and facilities to help students and teachers succeed. Teachers can expect to be given ample preparation time for their lessons. Teachers can also expect smaller class sizes since the program will initially be offered to Grade 9 to 10 students. While at the school, you can expect to work in well-equipped classrooms with the latest technologies. The school has impressive facilities including 12 labs for Physics, Chemistry and Biology as well as a design studio/maker space and digital learning centres. For the arts, there is a band room, rehearsal studios, a dance studio, art rooms and a Model UN conference room. And overlooking an adjacent river is the schools three-story library, which provides a calm study space for students. Even more, theres a full-size gym, an indoor pool, tennis courts, golf driving range and playing fields for students to enjoy. The BC curriculum program is one of three English-language programs offered at Majestic International College. Foshan is a modern city with a sub-tropical climate on the Pearl River in the Guangdong Province. The city is renowned for its lush foliage, green spaces and parks. You can hike, bike and enjoy the natural landscapes in and around the city. Cantonese is the spoken language in Foshan. It is the same language spoken in Hong Kong, and a familiar dialect spoken across many communities in BC.

4 Best Practices for Making Time in Your Schedule for a Job

4 Best Practices for Making Time in Your Schedule for a Job https://giphy.com 1. Organize your schedule https://giphy.com Crafting a multi-functional  schedule that fits all the things you need to do in a given week takes some practice. After all, if everyone had the natural gift of time management, then it wouldn’t be considered a skill. While you could use some trial and error to find a schedule that works for you, there is an easier way to work in time to study, sleep, go to class, eat, and go to work. The art of schedule-making is learning to make compromises. Unfortunately for you, those compromises will likely include omitting Wine Wednesdays from your weekly agenda, so you can you know study. Plus, you won’t be too hungover to go to work the next day; and by hungover, we all know you mean ‘under the weather.’ Additionally, you should prioritize your needs and desires on a monthly, weekly, or daily basis (depending on your preferences), so reroute your schedule around your personal, academic, and career needs. Most importantly, don’t forget to finagle in some ‘me time’ into your weekly, daily, or whateverly itinerary. Seriously, showing yourself some self-love can help you succeed in your classes, work, and social life. If you’re feeling a bit run down, how can you expect yourself to feel motivated enough to get out of bed for that 8 a.m.? Who are we kidding, it’s a struggle to get yourself out of bed for any early morning class, but you get the point. 2. You don’t need to have everything all at the same time https://giphy.com So what’s the ‘all? Well, that’s dependent on what your long-term and immediate aspirations are. While your friends might give you some flak for not being able to go out on a Friday night, if you need to study or need to go to work the next morning, you need to put your priorities before a night out. Your friends will understand. If they don’t, you might want to make some time to make new friends. After all, what friend doesn’t want to see their friends make money and succeed in school or do decent in their courses (we all have those classes)? Regardless, you need to take a page, or several, from Oprah and recognize that you can have it all, just not at once. Everyone’s weekly workload (and course load) differs day to day and week to week. Some weeks you might be able to get an A on a paper, finish all of your work assignments on time, and have time to have a movie marathon with friends. On other weeks, last minute work deadlines could come up, leaving you at work later than usual, which makes you rack in some late night hours. But it’s important that you don’t reminisce on that one week where you could do everything  because this week clearly isn’t that particular week. This week you barely have enough time to work on your course project, but you realize that no grade is worth being sleep deprived. Whereas, on a different day the roles could be reversed. Yes, we all have goals but we can’t have a perfect life or juggle a dozen responsibilities and still expect to be a partially functioning adult. Please, don’t make the excuse that “Sherry has it all;” Sherry probably don’t have it all. Sherry is either on the verge of a debilitating emotional breakdown or she has one part of her ‘perfect life on lockdown from Monday through Thursday. On Friday through Sunday, you have the rest down pat, but Sherry doesn’t have it all down pat. You will have it all, just not all in the same week or even the same month, and that is perfectly okay. 3. Take online classes giphy.com Online classes get a lot of criticism for not being ‘real’ classes, whatever that means. However, online courses are indeed real classes. If they get you one step closer to wearing that cap and gown, then they’re definitely legitimate credits. Don’t worry, you don’t have to take all of your classes online. Taking one or two courses online won’t necessarily help you magically develop free time. However, a few online classes will give you the freedom to watch virtual lectures, study, and complete assignments and test on your own time, wherever and whenever you want well any time before your deadlines. Having some flexibility in your schedule will save you from stress eating when you find out that you nearly forgot your roomie’s birthday tomorrow and you need to find them a gift ASAP. Thankfully, you just finished your Econ 101 quiz online, and you don’t have to physically go to a lecture tomorrow because you decided to commit to a virtual class. While online courses  allow you to work on your own time, online classes aren’t for everyone. Thankfully, you can still find some comfort in online work. 4. Work remotely https://giphy.com While virtual positions might not get the same type of flak as online classes, there’s still a stigma against working remotely. In reality, online jobs are more diverse than just some odd freelance work. Plus, there are some great websites, like WayUp, that make finding online jobs and gigs for online students virtually painless. WayUp is an innovative website that is teaming with virtual jobs in basically every industry. Plus, WayUp has an easy one-click-apply option on a lot of their job postings. Did I mention that this site is completely free to use? WayUp essentially does everything short of applying to jobs for you, though that would be an outstanding update to the website. Regardless, this company is constantly updating its website to ensure that college students and recent college grads get hired. Who knows, maybe WayUp will be the first company to create a virtual reality interview option? After all, phone interviews and video interviews lack face-to-face communication; throwing some VR into the mix will only make the virtual interview process more authentic. On the other hand, a VR interview would force you to put on actual pants during your home interview. On second thought, please don’t start the virtual reality interview trend. We aren’t ready for this technology. Though, you should be ready to take the lead and apply to some online jobs. Just like online courses, online jobs typically make your schedule more pliable, because you can clock in at any hour of the day or night. While you might need some time to get used to working from your home, being able to update an Excel file for your employer and walk two feet to your couch to begin annotating your text is well worth any adjustment period.

Orca Welfare and Safety Act Its Time To End The Cruelty

Orca Welfare and Safety Act It's Time To End The Cruelty image via gifts.worldwildlife.org It’s crazy to think that everything you love about something can be based on a lie. You know what they say: the more you tell a lie, the more you start to believe it yourself. SeaWorld used to be one of my favorite parks to visit. Watching the trainers do mind boggling tricks with the orcas made me want to be a trainer too. I wanted to have that special bond with the animals and know that I was doing some good by taking care of them. But SeaWorld is built on a fragile bubble of lies, and it was only a matter of time before something came along and burst it for the world to see. That something was Blackfish. If you haven’t seen the documentary Blackfish, you need to get on your Netflix account ASAP because it is definitely worth watching. The truth is ugly, and what Blackfish exposed about SeaWorld made people fight back. Blackfish has inspired the making of a new bill, the Orca Welfare and Safety Act, which to SeaWorld’s dismay, is backed up by many. The bill was introduced by State Assembly member Richard Bloom, Dâ€"Santa Monica, and if it passes, it will make it “illegal to hold in captivity, or use, a wild-caught or captive-bred orca for performance or entertainment purposes.” David Kirby, Professional Journalist and author of Death at SeaWorld, said in this article that the bill would also ban “artificial insemination of captive killer whales in California and block the import of orcas or orca semen from other states.” image via thebroccolibulletin.wordpress.com The documentary is making people realize how cruel it is to hold these animals captive in tiny pens for their whole lives. They aren’t meant to perform little circus tricks for our amusement; they are meant to swim miles and miles in the ocean and be free. I mean, how would you like to be ripped away from your family and then stuck in a tiny bathtub your whole life? Bloom said “There is  no justification for the continued captive display of orcas for entertainment purposes.” That’s the thing about the truth: you can’t un-hear it, no matter how much you wish you could. Luke Siller, a second year biotechnology student at Palomar College, said “the whales at SeaWorld live in non-natural conditions such as being held in a cramped dark tank until needed or even stripped of some of their teeth to protect the trainers.” So then we have to wonder, why did it take a documentary to make us see what we all knew was wrong? Michael, an analyst for the Department of Defense, said “SeaWorld was established as a haven for injured or displaced animals, reminiscent of a rehabilitation center (Conservation).” Like many others, I always assumed that all of the animals were rescued, so I was able to reason in my head that they were only in captivity because they weren’t fit to go back to the wild and they were having a great life performing and feeling better. But that is the façade, and exactly why this captivity of the animals has been going on for so long. As long as we can hold on to the lie, why question it? According to SeaWorld’s company spokesman, Fred Jacobs, SeaWorld has “assisted whales many times, including killer whales,” when they were lost or stranded. But as Kirby mentions in this article, “in at least three cases, SeaWorld seemed more interested in sending these orcas into a life of  captivity to entertain tourists, rather than releasing them back into the ocean.” That’s the problem. SeaWorld could keep us as pawns in their spiel because we never saw the aftermath to what they were doing. We just heard that they were helping the animals, and we felt good paying the overpriced park tickets and parking fees because we knew that it was all going back to the animals. image via www.pinterest.com So now that people are fighting back, what will this mean for the whales that are currently at SeaWorld? When I first saw Blackfish, I was pissed, and like many others, wanted the whales to be released immediately. People think that if the bill passes that all the whales will be set free, and this is sadly not the case. Seven of the ten whales currently at SeaWorld in San Diego were born in captivity and therefore would not be able to survive in the open sea. The best alternative for these whales would be a sea pen sanctuary that people would be allowed to visit, but no tricks would be performed. According to this article by Kirby, “As for the three wild-caught orcas, it could be that only one, Corky, is a viable candidate for releaseâ€"and even then, only after an intensive period of rehabilitation, in which she would need to relearn how to catch fish.” Corky is the main potential candidate because she still might remember her pod, which whales need to be in to survive. “The ‘Free Corky’ page  at Whale and Dolphin Conservation reads, ‘She visibly shook and vocalized poignantly when a tape recording of her familys calls were played to her in 1993,’” Kirby said. But what about the others? Would sea pens be the answer? “Realistically, the answer to the problem is to stop the breeding program and ensure that the animals are taken care of until the end of their lives,”  Michael said. So it could be argued that if SeaWorld were to agree to certain terms of agreement, that maybe it would be okay for them to keep the whales they have, but not capture or breed any more. image via niagaraadl.com Even though some people may fail to see it, these animals have feelings, a sense of self, are intelligent, and deserve to be treated as such. Cruelty ends now. Are you in?

The Motivation Language Learning Requires (and 8 Tips for Getting It)

The Motivation Language Learning Requires (and 8 Tips for Getting It) The true, long-term motivation language learning requires can be hard to come by.Sure, language learning is fun.Sometimes its less so.We all have those days creep in when learning a language may  seem like more work than its worth.But a momentary loss of your language learning mojo doesnt  have to spell the end of your language learning aspirations.What determines whether youre ultimately successful in learning a language isnt whether you have trouble getting motivated at times (thats going to happen), but  your ability  to bounce back and fight through the language learning doldrums.Fortunately, we have some ways to  tilt the odds in your favor to get that spark back, which will make  it easier to get back on track. Lets get right to it! The Motivation Language Learning Requires (and 8 Tips for Getting It)1. Have a Language Learning PlanAnyone whos ever taken a trip knows that planning how to do something can be more work than actually doing the thing itself. In the case of learni ng a language from scratch, you have to figure out how youre going to build up all your language skills (writing, listening, speaking, etc.) simultaneously using materials that are challenging but not too challenging.Having to constantly worry about organizing how youre going to learn can get tiring and boring fast. So to get this potential motivation killer out of the way, try doing as much planning in advance as possible. Draw up a language learning plan that includes a schedule, a list of what materials youre going to use and a rough timeline.The idea is that whenever you sit down to learn a  language, you should be able to go straight to the meat of your language learning and not have to worry about deciding what to work on. Being able to follow a preexisting plan is especially helpful on days when motivation for language learning is lagging.When you get through your plan, draw up a new language learning plan. Note that having a plan doesnt mean you have to get stuck in a rutâ€" having a creative, interesting plan with lots of variety will help keep things fresh and get you through the times when youre feeling less inspired.2. Make Talking to People Part of Your Language Learning ScheduleIf youre having a hard time getting excited about language learning, sometimes a little peer pressure is just what the doctor ordered. Having activities where you have to talk to other people in your target language  as a regular part of your language learning schedule can make a big difference.There are a couple reasons these activities are helpful for maintaining language learning motivation:Doing anything with other people can make things more interesting, and youll be especially glad you dont have to go it alone during times when youre not really feeling the language learning magic.Having to use the language regularly to interact with other people provides an additional incentive to keep making progress. Youll be motivated to learn it for the sake of communicating with  other people.Face-to-face group settings are ideal for maintaining language learning motivation. Some of the activities you can try include study groups, meetups and reading groups. But if you cant find something in your area, online language exchanges can also add an entire new dimension to the language learning experience.Whatever the exact activity you choose, make sure your language learning plan has  some sort of regularly scheduled way of learning your language by talking to other people.This is a really big deal in language learning communities. Academic researchers who study language learning methods have coined a term for this motivational strategy: integrative motivation. Thats rightâ€"its been scientifically proven that talking to people provides you with a very uniquely effective form of motivation for language learning.But it goes a little further. Integrative motivation is extra powerful when you  care  about the people youre speaking with, so practicing with friends, family and significant others gives you an additional motivational boost. If you need to meet new people to practice with, take a strong interest in their lives and try to build a real relationship.Why does this work? Integrative motivation is all about wanting to connect and become integrated in the culture of the target language. Wanting to speak like a native, blend in among native speakers and have close relationships with them is what will carry you forward.This is much more powerful than instrumental motivation, which is when you only want to speak a particular language to complete a task and earn a cookie, like putting your proficiency on your resume, land a job, make more sales or make a good impression.3. Use What Youve Already LearnedWhen youre learning a new language, it can be tempting to try to learn as much new material as possible as quickly as possible. However, if you focus exclusively on learning new material, you run the risk of burning out.More important than le arning as much as you can as fast as you can is making sure you have fun with the stuff youve already learned. Keep a journal, compose a song or write a poem if thats your thing. Talk to people. Even treat yourself to a meal at an ethnic restaurant, or try cooking one at home by following a recipe in your target language.When youre writing up your language learning plan, keep an eye out for courses or software that give you opportunities to review material youve learned in interesting ways. FluentU, the online immersion platform with real-world videos,  is a great example of what this  looks like.  Not only does it already spice things up with interesting and varied media, it also sets you up for success by asking you questions based on what youve already learned. Now thats personalized learning!Using what youve already learned is essential to staying motivated because learning a language isnt a black-and-white situation where either youve learned the language or you havent. Rather, youre gradually getting to know the language better over time, and its important to give yourself credit for what  youve already accomplished.Spending some time using material you already know is also the best way to shut up any internal voice that might be  telling you youre not making enough progress. That voice is detrimental to your learning, and reminding yourself of how far youve already come proves it wrong. Besides, youre learning a language for a particular reason, so once youve learned any amount  of your language,  use it!4. Do Things You EnjoyNo matter how many language learning goals you set and how organized you are, its hard to stay motivated if you dont enjoy the actual process of language learning itself. The best antidote for the language learning blahs is to make sure youre learning language in a way that makes you constantly curious about what youre going to do next.One way to add this spark to your language learning life is to switch out rote studying in favor of interactive learning and games whenever possible.Another way is to go a step further and replace a chunk of time you wouldve spent studying language instead just using the language for things you enjoy by reading books, watching movies, etc. By using the language for things you enjoy, youre adding more intrinsically rewarding activities to the language learning process as opposed to just learning a language to meet an external goal.You can also choose long-term projects to help sustain your motivation for language learning over time. For example, if you pick a book to read thats a page turner, but that will take you a while to get through, itll be that much harder to give up on language learning before finding out how things end!If youre just starting out, you can still use this strategy to motivate yourself by challenging yourself to get to the point where it is an option to use your target language to do things you enjoy. That way youre working towards a shorter-term goal inste ad of the way too broad goal of  becoming fluent in the language.For instance, try picking a simple book you want to read, then commit to reaching a level of basic reading comprehension where you can work through that book with the help of a dictionary. Once you arrive at that point, youll get a big motivation boost by successfully meeting a shorter-term goal and by adding a new intrinsically rewarding activity to your language learning regime.5. Find Media Not Available in Your Native LanguageAn exciting aspect of learning a language is gaining access to an entire new culture (magazines, TV shows, podcasts, blogs, Twitter feeds, etc.)  that you cant get in your native language.So if youre looking to add a motivation boost, try consuming media only available in the language youre learning. Besides providing a way for you to work on your language through an activity you enjoy, youre literally using what youve learned to do something you would never be able to do otherwise with this t echnique.It can take a little searching to actually find media not available in your native language. One way to do this is to look for newly released media thats so fresh it hasnt been translated to other languages yet. If youre looking for books, try Googling something along the lines of “new books in [target language].” For example, the website New Books in German keeps a running list of yet-to-be-translated German books hot off the press. For best  results, type the search terms  in your target language.Consuming media only available in your target language  involves  one of the best reasons for learning a language: gaining access to an entire new range of experiences that youd never be able to have with only your native language.6. Make Language Learning a HabitBrushing my teeth isnt something I get really excited about, but I still do it every day. Whats the key to my remarkable teeth brushing consistency?Habit! (And visions of all my teeth falling out.)If you make languag e learning a habit rather than just something you do when you feel like it, loss of motivation will become less catastrophic. Of course, motivation will still affect the quality of your language learning and you still want language learning to be something intrinsically rewarding overall, but having language learning as a regular habit woven into the fabric of your day-to-day life will make it easier to push through the times when youre not feeling it as much. And thats because sitting down to study language will be more automatic.Try picking a regular learning time that you stick to religiously, either every day or on predetermined days of the week. That way your thought process will be “Well, its 6 p.m.  on Monday, time to work on my Spanish again” rather than “Hmm, should I study Spanish now? Nah, not really feeling motivated today.”You can make language learning a routine without having language learning be routine. That is, just because working on your language is a reg ularly scheduled habit doesnt mean you cant actually study in interesting and varied ways. It just means getting your brain in gear for language learning will become easier since its more automatic.7. Take Inventory of Whats WorkingAll the motivation-boosting strategies in the world wont make a difference if youre not using language learning techniques that are right for your learning style. To make sure youre using techniques that are keeping you engaged rather than sapping your motivation, take inventory of your language learning at the end of every month or so. Review whether your language learning routine contains any unnecessarily boring or tedious learning techniques that you should replace.Some red flags that point to possible counterproductive learning techniques are:Learning activities you dreadLearning activities where youre progressing at a frustratingly slow paceIneffective learning activitiesSo when you take stock of your learning techniques, ask yourself what activitie s you hate the most and what activities youre progressing the slowest in.If the answer is none, great! If you do find some counterproductive learning activities, however, thats also great because it means you can replace them with something more effective and enjoyable.To replace activities that just arent cutting it, try searching online for other activities that target the same skills. For instance, if you really hate memorizing vocab, Google for vocab learning techniques and youll discover a world of vocab games and apps and other learning tools. The FluentU Language Learning Blog  is an excellent place to get ideas for engaging and effective language learning techniques. (Using that same example of learning vocab, the blog has  fun games to boost your vocabulary,  practical ways to learn vocab  and tips for soaking up vocab like a sponge.)8. Visualize SuccessOne way language learning burnout happens is by getting so caught up in the day-to-day mechanics of learning a language th at you lose sight of your big-picture goals and motivations. To keep your eye on the prize, take time to remind yourself of your reasons for learning a language and to visualize what your life will look like and what youll do with the language once youve got a good handle on it.The important thing is to stay in touch with whatevers driving you to learn your language. Some ways to do this are:Decorate your room with motivational quotes in the language youre learningDecorate your room with posters or objects from the culture(s) associated with the language youre learning to remind yourself what about these cultures inspired you to learn the languagesMake a bucket list of places you want to go or things you want to do once you have a grasp on your languageLearning a language is such a long-term project that you need to take active steps to keep your overall motivations, desires and inspirations fresh in your mind. Getting the right language learning techniques is crucial, but so is hav ing an intuitive understanding of why youre spending your time locked up in a room poring over vocab lists.Of course, you probably will lose sight of your reasons for language learning at times along the way. And you definitely will wake up some days and just not be feeling it as far as language learning goes. Learning a language is no small undertaking, and youre bound to have ups and downs along the way.But the way to win out against the language learning blues is  to have a concrete set of strategies you can use to weather the storm and work back to a place where language learning is something you want to do. Once you do that, its all worth it in the end.So, use these tips to get your excitement back and maintain all the long-term motivation language learning really requires; the future you will want to  thank your past self for sticking things out. And One More ThingLet FluentU motivate your language learning every day. FluentU makes it possible to learn languages  from music v ideos, commercials, news and inspiring talks.With FluentU, you learn real languagesâ€"the same way that real people speak them. FluentU has a wide variety of videos, like movie trailers, funny commercials and web series, as you can see here:FluentU App Browse ScreenFluentU has interactive captions that let you tap on any word to see an image, definition, audio and useful examples. Now native language content is within reach with interactive transcripts.Didnt catch something? Go back and listen again. Missed a word? Hover over or tap on the subtitles to instantly view definitions.FluentU Interactive TranscriptsYou can learn all the vocabulary in any video with FluentUs quiz mode. Swipe left or right to see  more examples for the word you’re learning.FluentU Has Quizzes for Every VideoAnd FluentU always keeps track of vocabulary that you’re learning. It uses that vocab to give you a 100% personalized experience by recommending videos and examples.