NYR are a bit extreme is what the problem might be. From your example is learn a new language at a late age is difficult. A more viable would be learn a few sentences and test them out. My idea is that it should be stepping stone, baby step, something achievable. Like they really do the gym everyday and when they miss that one day it all comes crashing down. Better option is two days a week on Monday and Tuesday as we rarely do anything those days other than work to interrupt.