To achieve successful learning, we must address the psychology of learning Persian language. This article covers topics that, unfortunately, hinder our people’s progress. Let’s rid ourselves of these traits and conditions:
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Anxiety (phobia of learning Persian language)
- Perfectionism
- Doubt
- “I am Marco Polo” syndrome (constant switching of classes/methods)
- Depression (hopelessness)
- Laziness and lack of perseverance (“I’ll start on Monday.”)
- Unwarranted haste (expecting too much from little effort)
These are just a few common issues affecting online and virtual language education.
- The psychology of learning Persian Language can be a lifesaver and can change a learner’s future.
In learning Persian Language, and perhaps any language, attention to mental health is crucial. This isn’t a hypothesis. Throughout life, you’ll see that individuals with healthier mental states are more successful, or at least more likely to be.
While there are successful individuals with numerous psychological disorders, they would undoubtedly be even more successful if they addressed their mental well-being. With the current trend of neglecting mental health in world, it might take years, decades, or even a century for us to recognize the importance of the mind and spirit.
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The Impact of Psychology on Life and Language Education
Even in criminal cases, we don’t address the psychological aspects of the perpetrator, the crime, punishment, or psychological reparations. We generally view psychology as a frivolous pursuit. We consider counselors and psychologists as mentally unstable, and anyone who seeks their help is deemed “crazy.” In urban planning and architecture, we pay little attention to psychological effects, lagging behind developed countries in this regard.
What is the Reality of the Psychology of Learning English?
The reality is that the human psyche is important. One could write thousands of pages on this subject, or refer to a 2000-page book like DSM-5. Still, the point remains: we are so uninformed, and it needs repeating that the human psyche is important until we apply it in our lives. Let’s accept this simple sentence: “Mental health affects our future.” And even future of our loved ones.
Experiences in the Psychology of Language Teaching
Interacting with diverse individuals throughout my studies has helped me practically understand the importance of the psychology of language teaching. Many hardworking and capable individuals lose opportunities simply because they don’t address a disorder, sometimes leaving no option but to empathize, especially with disorders like OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder). These issues complicate the teacher’s job, particularly during Persian Language immersion camps.
The psychology of learning Farsi Language plays a key role in this process.
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What is a Mental Disorder?
A behavior can be classified as a disorder when it has certain characteristics, such as causing harm to the individual or those around them, or when it’s listed in a diagnostic manual like the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders). While not all the issues discussed here may be classified as disorders now or in the future, they are certainly problematic.
OCD in the Psychology of Learning Farsi Language
OCD is a complex and strange disorder with various forms. Here, we’ll examine two types: obsessions and compulsions.
Imagine a language learner who studies up to lesson 5 of level one in TalkPersian.com’s online course. They think, “What if I missed something?” and return to lesson one. They repeat this process, re-studying lessons repeatedly. If they had used the time spent on repetitive reviews to continue the course, they would have completed it entirely.
Language learning involves repetition, but not stagnant repetition, and not forced repetition in a short time.
Some people with OCD are aware of their condition, accept it, and even seek psychological help. For example, someone obsessed with cleaning suffers, seeks treatment, and may succeed.
But what about those who are unaware? Individuals with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCDP) are unaware, unaccepting, and resistant to advice. Their disorder may be accompanied by other issues like delusions, depression, anxiety, and inflexibility. (Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder)
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Personality Disorders
These disorders are difficult and often impossible to cure, stemming from strict parenting and upbringing. Fortunately, they aren’t hereditary, but those living with such individuals may internalize these behaviors. It’s best for individuals to be examined by a compassionate psychologist before these problems arise.
In today’s societies, mental disorders are less personal.
Let’s not be overly strict with children. Let’s not impose complex and rigid military-style rules on them. Let’s not expect the impossible or unnecessary to prevent them from becoming ill. If we see someone with this problem, let’s help them. With good support, they can accept and continue treatment.
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Anxiety in Education and the Psychology of Learning Persian Language
Anxiety is the most common mental disorder, especially among women and female students.
- “I’m worried I won’t learn.”
- “What if I don’t learn?”
- “What if I can’t get the exam score?”
- “I’m afraid it won’t happen.”
- “I’m very scared.”
- “My mind is constantly worried.”
- “I keep thinking it won’t work.”
- “I don’t think it’s possible.”
- “I’m worried I can’t learn.”
- “I’m worried I’ll study and not learn.”
- “I’ve attended many institutes, classes, and had teachers and books, PDFs, many sources, but it didn’t work.”
The list is endless. However, at TalkPersian, you’ll experience a relaxing learning environment. We’ve had many learners who’ve fallen in love with language learning, even those who previously hated it, had severe fears, or struggled with language courses in school.
If the fear of “failure” overwhelms us, we develop the disease of “unfinished projects.”
You can help yourself by setting daily goals or habit chains to ensure tasks are completed and not postponed.
Remember, even simple but consistent actions lead to significant results.
Phobia of Learning
You’re not alone at TalkPersian. If you feel negative at any time, please message us. Even in 4 A.M. We’re here to help you. With our experience and educational resources, this issue can be resolved.
However, some individuals have this anxiety in all aspects of their lives. If these worries persist for months, they need professional help from a psychologist or even a psychiatrist, possibly including medication. Unfortunately, they won’t achieve language learning results, even with TalkPersian. This lifestyle isn’t normal. We have enough hardships in this world; why add to them with negativity and anxiety?
Solving these problems will bring more joy to your life and make you a pleasant companion. While past unsuccessful experiences with in-person, private, online, and virtual classes may have caused pessimism, you must trust a place that offers a different approach and quality.
The first step in any endeavor is accompanied by worry, which often prevents action. Be kinder to yourself instead of blaming yourself for mistakes.
Perfectionism in the Psychology of Learning
Some people seek the best conditions:
- Everything must be ideal.
- “I’ll study when I have perfect time.”
- “I must master every lesson before moving on.”
- “I must study two hours daily; less is useless.”
- “I’ll study when everything is perfect.”
- “I’ll study after my exams, trip, cousin’s wedding, when things settle down, when I have more free time, when work slows down, after my thesis…”
Recently, when asked how much time to dedicate to language learning, I emphasize motivation over time. What can I say?
If I say one hour daily is good, a perfectionist might not study if they have 57 minutes instead of 60, or even 30 minutes, waiting for a full hour. Days, weeks, and months pass without studying.
“What we say ‘not today, later’ usually becomes ‘never.'”
A motivated learner uses even the shortest moments. If you’re not like this, sharpen your axe (strengthen your motivation).
“Those who want to do something find a way; those who don’t find an excuse.”
You can always find excuses and never achieve results, or you can achieve great things by dedicating short periods over a longer time.
Who is More Successful?
If a course is supposed to last a month, a perfectionist might not finish it in a year. But someone with limited time, studying even 10 minutes daily, might not finish in a month but will eventually complete it.
Who is more successful: the one waiting for the ideal or the one adapting to conditions?
In general, the ideal is a dream, never fully realized. The ideal spouse, time, and other ideals are fleeting. The ideal is a dream.
Doubt
Negativity and doubt are other problems for some language learners, often rooted in anxiety.
- “I know TalkPersian’s method won’t work.”
- “Can you really learn a language this fast? No way.”
- “Can my listening skills improve this much in two months? No way.”
- “They’re lying.”
- “I know it won’t work.”
- “I need to prove to them and myself that it won’t work.”
- “Failure is certain.”
We need to identify the cause of this negativity and address it. For language learning, we need unconditional trust. Start a course you can trust. If, after thorough research, you buy a course but these thoughts persist, your state is likely not normal.
“I am Marco Polo” Syndrome
Some people only switch language institutes, classes, sources and teachers. They have more teachers than friends. They are collectors, constantly changing their learning environment. This stems partly from internal turmoil and partly from indecisiveness.
They might say, “So-and-so, my cousin’s daughter, my dad’s friend’s son, a relative, etc., said this class is bad, or this class is good, or this method is good, or this method is bad.” These people are like feathers in the wind, spending their lives traveling between language classes like Marco Polo.
They wonder, like a Farsi proverb “Is the neighbor’s institute better?” (مرغ همسایه غازه) while 99% of institutes and teachers use the same methods, lacking innovation. They resemble pre-Christian era teaching or reading incomplete and limited books. You can learn only to a 10-year-old’s level, not enough to understand news, because such training isn’t offered. Courses are lengthy, etc. If you’re curious, read “100 Reasons to Choose TalkPersian.”
They also frequently change their learning resources, wandering aimlessly like a ship lost at sea. They won’t reach shore until they change their mindset.
Interestingly, TalkPersian’s free courses are often better than paid courses from other sites, apps, and classes, but these individuals don’t realize it because they’re restless and on a Marco Polo-like journey. Is changing Persian Language classes like Marco Polo your style?
Greetings, Marco Polo. End your journey.
Depression and Conversational Training
Depression rarely occurs alone; it’s often accompanied by other disorders. These individuals might do seemingly funny or illogical things. If they accept their depression, they can succeed in language learning. Activities that bring joy, like learning with TalkPersian, can be very beneficial.
Hopelessness and Learning
It’s better to say “hopelessness and not learning.”
Some are hopeless for various reasons, often due to childhood upbringing or past failures. A hopeless person doesn’t try. Is life or work possible without hope?
Laziness and Lack of Perseverance (“I’ll start on Monday.”)
Perhaps this is the difference between the success and unsuccess: laziness versus effort. In language learning or any activity, lack of goals and perseverance leads nowhere. As I write this, it’s during the pandemic. Hopefully, by the time you read this, it’s long over. Many say, “I’ll start learning on Monday,” but recently, the excuse has become, “I’ll start when the pandemic is over.” (I mean Corona virus. This sentence was about that time.)
Life is short. Where does the misconception come from that we have unlimited time? To overcome laziness, we need strong motivation. With motivation, laziness disappears. Short-term goals and consulting with a psychologist are also helpful.
Unfortunately, many people expect 100% return on 1-2% effort and neglect consistent goal pursuit.
I do not know where do you live but here in Iran our first day of the week is Saturday then we start from Saturday.
Unwarranted Haste (Expecting Too Much From Little Effort)
Often, learners study for a week or complete 5 lessons but expect to converse with the US president about current events.
With unconditional trust comes patience. Expectations should match the effort at each course level. Constant self-evaluation leads to failure, pessimism, and hopelessness. It’s a form of OCD and anxiety. Seek professional help if you’re repeatedly tempted to check your progress. Let progress show itself over time.
Just as it’s unhealthy to constantly weigh oneself for weight loss, let others notice your changes. Time is needed for progress to show. This is assessed before our Persian language immersion camps.
How to Deal with Learning Disorders?
- Accept them. Strive for change.
- Know that everyone experiences some disorder at some point; it’s normal.
- Some disorders are more harmful.
- Seek treatment.
- Don’t worry about costs.
- Use free counseling services. Search for “Behzisti Organization Counseling Center” on Google if you live in Iran or can call +98211480 .
- Behzisti’s counseling is free, anonymous, and provided by experts.(I am sure you have the same free services in your country or have a good friend or us)
- Don’t ignore dangerous disorders in others.
- Don’t humiliate people.
- If someone offers helpful advice, consult psychologists.
- Personality disorders are the worst; prevent them in children.
- If you have a personality disorder, accept and seek treatment.
- Besides good resources and educational psychology, motivation is crucial.
Educational Psychology of Persian language Learning
We need to emphasize the psychology of Persian language learning. Life is short; we shouldn’t repeat mistakes. Teachers, parents, and friends, please pay attention to the mind and spirit. The psychology of Persian learning needs examination. Why do people fail after years of study? Besides teaching quality, learners’ psychology matters.
This article is in the “Persian language Learning Suggestions” section where you can find “Common Mistakes in Persian language Learning.”