You've been learning English for some time now. You're still doing great, but lately your enthusiasm isn't as strong as it used to be. You feel a little tired and find it ever harder to focus. Abandoning the study is not an option, so you're asking yourself: "Is there anything I can do to regain my rhythm?"

First of all, don't feel guilty and don't freak out: this is a natural disposition.

Eventually, fatigue will show its signs in any prolonged effort, and learning a foreign language definitely requires a sustained intellectual effort. Therefore, there is nothing wrong with taking a short break every now and then. Just make sure you are not overindulging in these breaks, of course.

Then, the good news: there are ways of keeping you on your learning track without necessarily overworking your brain.

In this series, Challenger offers you some tips that will help you add some flavor to your learning and thus retain the joy of learning English. As you might have already guessed, they consist mainly of a balanced, meaningful mix of work and fun.

So, ready to spice up a little your learning methods?