Overindulgence, Binge Drinking, and Language Learning: Why Your Brain Says No

Overindulgence and Binge Drinking: When Enough Is Enough

Would you ever think that stuffing yourself is really the best idea? In some countries, force-feeding animals is even banned because it’s considered cruel and unhealthy.

The phenomenon of binge drinking — drinking as much as possible in the shortest time — still has its fans. For those wanting to get drunk quickly or drown their sorrows, it’s “effective.” But is it actually good for you? Of course not.

Neither overindulgence nor binge drinking does any good for your body, your mind, or your wellbeing. Too much of anything is never healthy.

Brain Overload: The Hidden Problem with Intensive Language Courses

And yet, in the world of learning, we often see the same thing — a kind of brain overfeeding. Intensive language courses promise quick progress. They seem like an efficient way to learn French or any other language in record time. But your brain won’t thank you for it.

Cramming too much information too fast often leads to mental fatigue, confusion, and frustration. Unless it’s followed by regular immersion — that is, using what you’ve learned in the days and weeks that follow — most of that knowledge will simply vanish.

Why I Don’t Offer Intensive Courses

I don’t offer intensive language courses, and here’s why:

👉 I respect how the brain learns best.

👉 I understand the natural pace of language acquisition.

👉 I believe in steady, consistent progress, not overload.

Learning French — or any language — takes patience, persistence, and endurance. It’s not a race; it’s a journey.

In a Nutshell

Before signing up for an intensive French course, ask yourself this: Do you really want to overfeed your brain, or would you rather give it the time it needs to absorb, breathe, and truly master the language?