This article is about language learning methods. I know what you are thinking,
Why isnt he talking about motivation first?
The reason I am starting with methodology first is that the wrong method of learning a second language is often the biggest deterrent of motivation.
I hear this all the time from potential expatriate wannebees who tell me they would love to do what my wife and I didmove to Mexico. Many are highly attracted to Guanajuato because it is a beautiful colonial town in central Mexico with a small American population. The few expats who do live here have chosen to learn the language, in varying degrees of proficiency, in order to assimilate into the culture. To live in Guanajuato, you have to learn the language to some degree and this frightens many Americans who could live here if they would learn Spanish.
Those Americans who are attracted to Guanajuato instinctively get that. They know they have to become at least marginally proficient in Spanish but the thought scares them to death.
Let me ask you something: For the sake of argument, lets pretend you researched the place to which you want to retire and Guanajuato is your...