If you only had 10 - 20 minutes per day to learn a language, how would you use that time?

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Ah, the conundrum of language learning amidst the whirlwind of medical studies! Picture this: you, a diligent medical student, striving to elevate your German from A2/B1 to B2 or even C1 within three years. A noble quest! Yet, with textbooks stacked high and exam pressures looming, the time and energy for independent study often slip through your fingers like water. Fear not! Even with just 10 to 20 minutes daily, there’s a wealth of strategies to accelerate your language journey. From targeted vocabulary drills and bite-sized grammar lessons to immersive listening and speaking exercises, every minute counts. Embrace the spooty spirit of curiosity and structure your micro-sessions to make learning not just feasible but enjoyable. After all, it’s about weaving German into the fabric of your daily life — even when time feels tight.

I am a medical student going into exam season. My time is fairly constrained, and at the end of the day, I usually don't have much energy, hence I've been neglecting my language learning (German) since starting my degree.

I recently completed a course that gave me an A2/B1 grasp of German (their words), so I'm not a complete beginner to the language. I'm studying the next level of that course now, which involves three hours of study with a tutor weekly, but I occasionally have to miss a lesson because of my timetable.

My goal is to reach B2 or even C1 in three years. I know that should be doable if I work hard, but I've definitely been slacking off with my independent study of the language, and I often feel like I just... don't have the time or energy. Realistically, I think I can only dedicate about 20 minutes per day to language learning for it to be sustainable with my schedule and energy levels.

With that in mind, what would you suggest? Sorry if this is a common post, but I would really appreciate the advice and haven't seen much similar on this sub.

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