What is the maximum number of effective study hours a language learner can do in a day?

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What is the maximum effective study time for language learners in a day? This question intrigues many, especially those like you, who balance passion with the realities of mental fatigue. While you've dedicated two hours a day to Mandarin and feel drained after such intense focus, it’s essential to recognize that effective study hours can vary widely. Some learners thrive on structured, immersive environments, managing to extend their hours through strategic breaks and varied activities. So, what’s the highest ceiling for effective study?

I've been studying Mandarin as a hobby for 2 hours a day. Currently I'm at A2 level.

2 hours doesn't sound like a lot, but I already feel quite drained after those two hours of intensive reading/listening/writing/speaking practice. I start to blank out and unable to make meaning of the words I read and the sounds I hear and have to stop.

Even if I quit my job to study full-time, I don't think I can realistically get more than 2 or 3 hours of effective study in. Then after 5-6 days of continuous study, I have to take a day off to prevent burnout.

What do you think is the highest ceiling for the number of effective study hours a learner can get in a day? How do students of intensive full-time language programs manage it without burnout and fatigue?

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