A STORY ABOUT BEELINGUA AND MYSELF

My name is Arif and I am a Binus University student. I am currently learning language with a digital platform called Beelingua. Beelingua indeed gives me lessons, practice activities, and short exercises which I can access on my phone or computer. I log in when I have time and  try as best as I could to follow the steps in each lesson.

But sometimes, I feel a bit confused when I open Beelingua. The lessons can look long or different from what I expect. Occasionally, I might feel like the time is not worth it. I think, “Why should I spend my time on this?” These are real thoughts, and it is okay that I feel this way.

I am fully aware that Beelingua is required for my study. When my lecturers on my department says it is required, it means doing the practice  might help me meet my course goals. I fully believe that the department and my classmates care about my learning. The requirement is meant to help me improve little by little, right?

I also know that there is a chance I might learn something helpful. Even small steps can make a difference. Like… If I do one short activity, I might learn a new word, a grammar idea, or a useful phrase I can use in a conversation. Learning one small thing today can make the next lesson easier.

Now, how can I make this learning indulging? I can try to make Beelingua easier for me. I can choose a quiet place to work where there are fewer distractions. I can set a short timer for 10 or 15 minutes and try one activity. Like doing a daily login and quests on my android games. Then… If the activity is too hard, I can use the re-read and retry attempts. No penalty in keep on trying, right?

And of course… If I get stuck, I can pause and take a break. Just for a bit.

I might not get everything right. My answers can be wrong sometimes and that is okay. Wrong answers help me learn. I can check the feedback in Beelingua and try again. Each try helps my brain remember more.

If I am still confused, someone can help me. I may ask or message a classmate or contact the support staff. It helps me to tell someone, “Hey, I’m kinda stuck here and I need help with this part.”

After all hope is almost lost, asking for help is a good choice.

Oh yeah, I will set a small plan that I believe still possible. Such as… I will open Beelingua for one short session each day or a few times each week. I will choose one clear goal, like learning five new words or completing one short exercise. When I finish, I will notice what I learned and give myself credit. “Let’s get a cup of nice coffee latte after this!” or something to self-reward yourself. It feels good to finish a small goal.

So… If I keep trying little by little, I will build skills that matter. Learning a language takes time and practice. My effort now is building something that will help me in the future. That is why, I believe, trying to do the practice in Beelingua is still worth it.

Finally, if I feel too tired one day, I will be kind to myself. I will try again the next day. “Remember that even small practice adds up over time!”

When I do the lesson, I am doing something important for my learning and my future. I believe that completing Beelingua will help me grow somehow. I will try my plan, ask for help when I need it, and notice my progress. I can do this. How about you, friends?