While strong motivation doesn't necessarily accelerate your learning or improve your memory, without it you won't spend enough time learning Chinese. So how can you stay motivated for months, years and even decades?

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McEown, M. S., & Oga-Baldwin, W. Q. (2019). Self-determination for all language learners: New applications for formal language education. System, 86, 102124. https://selfdeterminationtheory.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2019_McEownOgaBaldwin_System.pdf

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