The Long Game: Why Some Adults Stop Learning English

At Learn Laugh Speak, we have worked with thousands of students and have noticed a common trend — many adults stop learning English after a while.

Bryce Purnell
3 min readJan 12, 2024
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We’ve also observed that this happens when progress slows down or stops completely. But why does this happen? In this blog post, we’ll delve into the reasons behind this and explore how to keep your motivation and progress going in the long game of learning English.

Students Stop Learning English Due to Lack of Relevance

One significant reason why adults stop learning English is a fluctuating sense of relevance. English may seem important when envisioning new job opportunities or expanding social circles, but when these aspirations feel distant or unrealized, motivation wanes.

This varying relevance can create an inconsistent learning pattern, hindering progress and dampening the drive to learn. It’s crucial that the relevance of English isn’t just perceived in far-off goals but also in daily life, making the language an integral part of personal and professional growth.

This consistent relevance can help sustain motivation, fostering steady progress in their English learning journey.

Time Constraints & Adult Excuses

The busy lives of adults often provide a fertile ground for excuses to stop learning English. Between juggling work, family, and other commitments, finding the time to learn can seem impossible.

At Learn Laugh Speak, we’ve countered this challenge with flexible, accessible learning options tailored to each student’s level. Our aim is to remove the barrier of time constraints and the convenient excuse it provides, allowing our students to make effective and quick progress on their English language journey.

Ineffective Methods Stop Learning English

Group lessons can be a double-edged sword. They can halt progress, causing students to stop learning English. Each learner’s skill level varies, making lessons too challenging or too simple for some.

Lack of active participation in these lessons compounds the issue. Worse still, students often find themselves in a class level unsuited to their proficiency, causing motivation to plummet alongside progress.

It’s crucial to assess and align the instructional approach with each student’s unique needs for effective language acquisition.

No Progress Leads To No Motivation

Undeniably, lack of progress often results in dwindling motivation, causing students to stop learning English. This can be due to inconsistent participation or unsuitable instruction levels.

At Learn Laugh Speak, we combat this by tailoring our teaching to each student’s unique level, ensuring the development of reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.

With immediate feedback, we keep our students progressing and motivated, helping to sustain their English learning journey.

Students Stop Learning English — Why Begin Learning With Us

At Learn Laugh Speak, we are reshaping adult English learning. We understand that progress is vital to maintaining motivation, and we ensure our students achieve just that.

We offer a quick and effective way for students to enhance their English skills in all aspects — reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Unlike traditional methods that may have caused you to stop learning English, our unique approach keeps the process engaging and suited to your individual proficiency level.

So, if you’re looking for the most effective, progress-oriented way to learn English, we’re here to help. Visit our website or get in touch with us to kickstart or resume your English learning journey today. Let’s turn the ‘stop’ into a ‘start’ together!

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Bryce Purnell
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