Knowing why you are learning a language is more important than you might think. Having a solid reason for starting will keep you going in the long run because you have a goal in mind.

It’s always better to have time-framed learning goals instead of vague motivations.

Let’s look at the difference between learning goals & vague motivations.

Vague motivation: I’m learning Korean because I like Kpop.

Learning goal: I want to learn Korean so that within 2 years, I can understand the lyrics of songs that I like without needing a translator.

Vague motivation: I am learning French because I want to live in France one day.

Learning goal: I am learning Korean so that I can pass the DELF exam which will help me get into university so that I can study and live in France within the next 5 years.

Vague motivation: I like languages and Korean seems easy to learn.

Learning goal: I want to challenge myself to learn a completely new language in 1 year so that I can go from knowing nothing to being able to introduce myself and talk about my hobbies.

More about language learning motivation on my website here https://lindiebotes.com/category/motivation/