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Coping and Cramming
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Coping and Cramming

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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.

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