Coping and Cramming

Slow and Steady, I Guess | DELF Diaries

I’m officially taking the DELF B2 exam next month, but my preparation has dwindled. Last month, I said I’d focus on mock exams. I tried, but my ability to stay focused on language learning isn’t what it used to be. A few years ago, I was consistently updating my weekly study logs. Now, it seems I’ve lost whatever drive I had.

I’m also sick, which isn’t surprising given that I work in a school and children are often sick.

I think I’m handling it okay. My “lack of productivity,” that is.

If I’m being honest, though, I’m just coping.

📝 A Little Recap

Time’s flying, but these recaps help me remember that progress is still progress, even when it feels nonexistent.

💬 French Experiences

In mid-April, I attended my first-ever seminar in French. It was for work relating to public health, and I went alone. Despite the professional setting, I felt surprisingly comfortable listening and taking my little notes in French.

I…