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Podcast English + Serbian: What drives success or failure in foreign language learning?

Updated: Nov 28



Introduction

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What drives success or failure in foreign language learning?

Šta utiče na uspeh ili neuspeh u učenju stranog jezika?


Why do some people achieve fluency in a foreign language within months, while others struggle for years without significant progress?

Zašto neki ljudi postignu tečnost u stranom jeziku za nekoliko meseci, dok se drugi muče godinama bez značajnog napretka?


What makes certain learners pick up a new language almost effortlessly, while others feel trapped in endless grammar drills and vocabulary lists?

Šta čini da neki ljudi lako usvoje novi jezik, dok se drugi osećaju zaglavljeno u beskrajnim vežbama gramatike i listama reči?


The answers lie not in the language itself, but in the mind, heart, and purpose of the learner.

Odgovori ne leže u samom jeziku, već u umu, srcu i cilju učenika.


Section 1: Vision and Purpose as Keys to Success

Odeljak 1: Vizija i svrha kao ključ uspeha


Our research reveals that individuals who develop a clear vision of themselves as speakers of a new language, actively embodying that role, are far more likely to succeed.

Naše istraživanje pokazuje da ljudi koji razviju jasnu viziju sebe kao govornika novog jezika, aktivno usvajajući tu ulogu, imaju mnogo veće šanse za uspeh.


This vision, as simple as imagining oneself communicating in the new language with friends, family, or colleagues, has a powerful effect on the brain.

Ova vizija, jednostavna poput zamišljanja komunikacije na novom jeziku sa prijateljima, porodicom ili kolegama, ima snažan efekat na mozak.


It activates intuition, emotional engagement, and associative memory, setting in motion an accelerated learning process.

Ona aktivira intuiciju, emocionalno angažovanje i asocijativno pamćenje, pokrećući ubrzani proces učenja.


When learners can picture themselves in a specific role or scenario, every neural system aligns with this goal, significantly speeding up language acquisition.

Kada učenici mogu da se zamisle u određenoj ulozi ili scenariju, svaki neuronski sistem usklađuje se s tim ciljem, značajno ubrzavajući usvajanje jezika.


Section 2: Real-Life Success Stories

Odeljak 2: Priče o uspehu iz stvarnog života


Consider Oleg M., a frontend developer from Belarus, who moved to Montenegro amid political unrest.

Razmislimo o Olegu M., frontend programeru iz Belorusije, koji se preselio u Crnu Goru usled političkih nemira.


Despite having no prior knowledge of Montenegrin, he immersed himself in the language and culture and reached a functional level within a few months.

Iako nije imao prethodno znanje crnogorskog jezika, uronio je u jezik i kulturu i postigao funkcionalan nivo za nekoliko meseci.


Or, think of Anastasia, who moved to Dubai to improve her English for academic and professional goals.

Ili, pomislimo na Anastasiju, koja se preselila u Dubai kako bi poboljšala svoj engleski zbog akademskih i profesionalnih ciljeva.


Through intensive immersion, she significantly improved her skills, opening new doors for her future.

Kroz intenzivno uranjanje u jezik, značajno je poboljšala svoje veštine, otvarajući nove mogućnosti za svoju budućnost.


Section 3: The Science Behind Motivation

Odeljak 3: Nauka iza motivacije


Successful language learning requires emotional investment, intuitive involvement, and associative memory.

Uspešno učenje jezika zahteva emocionalnu posvećenost, intuitivno angažovanje i asocijativno pamćenje.


When learning is grounded in a personal vision — a “future self” actively using the language — the mind aligns with this goal.

Kada je učenje zasnovano na ličnoj viziji — „budućem ja” koje aktivno koristi jezik — um se usklađuje s tim ciljem.


Those who feel a deep, emotional connection to their purpose naturally engage more fully, turning the journey into a life-affirming experience.

Oni koji osećaju duboku, emocionalnu povezanost sa svojim ciljem prirodno se više angažuju, pretvarajući učenje u afirmativno iskustvo.


Conclusion: Language Learning as a Pathway to Fulfillment

Zaključak: Učenje jezika kao put do ispunjenja


The difference between successful and unsuccessful learners lies in their vision and purpose.

Razlika između uspešnih i neuspešnih učenika leži u njihovoj viziji i cilju.


Successful learners see language as a gateway to a new life, an integral part of who they are and who they wish to become.

Uspešni učenici vide jezik kao ulaz u novi život, sastavni deo onoga što jesu i što žele da postanu.


At Verbs-Verbi, we believe that true language mastery comes from within.

U Verbs-Verbi verujemo da pravo ovladavanje jezikom dolazi iznutra.


Our clients succeed by finding personal meaning and purpose in language, making learning natural and fulfilling.

Naši klijenti postižu uspeh pronalaženjem ličnog značenja i svrhe u jeziku, čineći učenje prirodnim i ispunjavajućim.


For those ready to commit, language learning offers not only new words but also a pathway to happiness, integration, and success.

Za one koji su spremni da se posvete, učenje jezika nudi ne samo nove reči, već i put ka sreći, integraciji i uspehu.


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