[ID:7803]Many different researchers and teachers have put forward their ideas about the phases of language learning. At MyWorldAbroad, we have combined the emotional and practical learning phases of language acquisition into a seven-step process of that most people go through, regardless of when and how they learn. Take a look. Keep in mind that somewhere between phases 3 and 6, you should plan to spend a significant amount of time immersed abroad.

1. Excitement: You’ve just jumped into the language learning process and your enthusiasm knows no bounds! It seems like you’ll be fluent in no time. Every word you learn is interesting to you. You don’t understand much and you can only say a few simple words, but the language sounds so interesting, and you can’t wait to speak it like a pro!
2. Fascination: Your initial excitement turns to studiousness. You’re beginning to get a sense of the language’s complexity, but you have a feeling that if you put a lot of effort in, you’ll be able to understand...