Many of us have experienced the sudden burst of motivation that comes with starting a new project. We buy the thickest grammar book on the shelf, download three different apps, and clear our schedules to study for several hours every evening. This intensive approach feels productive in the moment, but after a week or two, the initial excitement often fades into exhaustion. We begin to wonder why the phrases we studied so hard on Monday seem to have vanished by Friday. This common cycle is why consistency beats intensity in language learning, and understanding the science behind how our brains actually acquire a new language can change how we approach our daily practice.

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