If I use Babbel and only Babbel for a half hour every day how much can I realistically expect to learn? I feel like I'm too old and dumb and ADHD to learn a language any other way.

I am moving to an area that, while english speaking, has a large Mexican population. My goal is to decrease the language barrier enough that I am able to get by with Spanish speakers.

My ADHD is pretty bad and even something like watching a 15 minute youtube video can be really hard to start. But I really like the Babbel interface and it is extremely digestible for me. But I don't want to put all this time into it only to find out it doesn't work.

In school I always struggled with languages. French in middle school, Latin for 4 years in HS and a year of Greek in College and none of it ever stuck. I don't do well with just sitting there memorizing flashcards, and I space out quite impressively during lectures. But I feel like I could do Babbel all day. I think whatever I choose needs to be something I will do. I know that sounds obvious, but if I choose the "best" option it doesn't really matter if I'm not going to stick to it. I want to be realistic with myself and what I can, but more importantly will do.

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