Introduction

There are so many people who struggle to learn languages or who just progress too slowly. One of the key factors that define these people is that their passion for language learning is low. Maybe they are keen, but their experience just keeps turning them off.  What many people don’t realise is that you are more likely to get to your goal easier and faster if you have a passion for learning the language.

1. Find a reason 

Learning German is very easy, and interesting, you can have many reasons to learn German. Maybe you want to go on a trip to Germany or study in a German – speaking country. It’s very important to determine what your reason is. This reason will act as the driving force in learning a new language. Set a clear goal as to why you want to learn the language and write it down on paper and stick it on your wall such that you see it every morning you wake up, for this reason, this goal will help you stay motivated. 

2. Take out a piece of paper and write down

Write down all the reasons why you want to learn the language.  It’s important here to be clear about the level you want to achieve. Maybe you were told to by your boss, maybe you emigrated to another country, maybe …etc etc.  These are all good reasons that contribute to you finding what are your main drivers, the reasons that provide the zing.  In this list, there will be a few that are the ones that will fire you up.  So once you have put down all the reasons and make sure you have done that! go on to the next step.

3. Clear out the distractions 

 If you want to stick to your goals, you need to get rid of all the distractions. Whatever it is that is distracting you, your mobile phone, your friends, social media, or procrastination, get it out of your way. Distractions are the reason why you are not able to find your passion even when you know it. 

4. Know the culture. 

Get familiar with the culture of Japan. When you dive deep into the culture and purpose of German, you will be more inspired by learning it. Where does the language come from? Where is it spoken today? What are the cultures that use the language? Answering these questions will make learning the language all the more meaningful and interesting. It might spark that passion you’re looking for. 

Plan a trip to a German -speaking country

What is the best way to find a passion for the German language? Travel to Japan! or any other German-speaking country. Planning a trip will automatically give you a reason to learn German. 

5. Watch German TV 

Watching movies and shows in German can develop an interest in you for learning the language.  You can watch German TV online on various platforms. 

6. Be patient.

The last one is to be patient. You can’t expect yourself to learn a language in a day. It takes time and to keep up with the passion and motivation is a tough task to do. Try to be patient and calm. 

7. Have a trial run 

A lot of people who struggle to find their passion, try different things as a trial run and see if that interests them. If it does, they spend a lot of time nurturing it and it becomes their passion. If you don’t know if you’re passionate about German, there’s only one way to find out, by actually trying it out. Have a trial run at learning German and see if you like it. This will help you find out whether you are actually passionate about it or not.

8.Think of the doors it would open to

new friends, career, travel,  be able to help your children, be respected, be more independent, have more self-worth, etc etc.  Keep going…it might take some time to get the list to 100.  Ask friends and family about what they think if you get stuck. don’t tell them what you are doing. just ask them over coffee as part of a conversation; Google the question if need be, etc.