The stage is all about the Hero’s approach to the most dangerous spot in the Special World, where the ultimate goal of the adventure is almost always located.Įxample: The Death Star in Star Wars. Ordeal (the Hero faces his biggest test of all thus far)ĭescribed by Volger as a “black moment” and Campbell as the “belly of the whale”, this eighth stage is by no means fun for our Hero.Obviously, use of the words ‘Inmost Cave’ aren’t necessarily literal. Their greatest fear must now be faced, bringing with it their biggest test. They pass the test, do well in their dream job, and are successful in studying abroad.Survive and they become transformed, and according to Volger, thereby informing every decision they make from then on. They struggle and do their best while having moments of doubt about their abilities.ġ2. Ordeal, Reward, Road Back & Resurrection - The student takes the test, goes for the interview or travels abroad. Whether it's to pass an IELTS test, or another test, or get a job, their language goal is close.Ĩ-11. They're getting close to achieving their goal. Approach to the Inmost Cave - Getting closer to our goal. They're tempted to slack off and miss classes.ħ. They face the challenges of learning and using new vocabulary and grammar. They learn which tools they like, and don't like. Tests, Allies, Enemies - They make friends in class. Being outside their comfort zone is a difficult place to be.īut hopefully, they have a great teacher (you!) who guides them and helps them get a small 'win' that encourages them enough to come back for the next lesson.Ħ. It's uncomfortable, they don't know anyone in their class, and they feel confused and uncertain. Departure - This is where they start their journey. The school shows them the steps they need to take to meet their goals, the length of the course, and outlines a learning plan.ĥ. This is their first contact with your language school, and possibly you. Meeting the mentor - a teacher or guide arrives. They talk themselves out of studying a language because of self-doubt, anxiety, or worries over money, time, or the possibility of failure and losing face.Ĥ. Refusal of the call - they resist the idea. The lure of a better world is being heard.ģ. ![]() They might see lucrative jobs being advertised where speaking another language is essential. Maybe their parents offer to send them to university overseas. ![]() Perhaps their friend travels abroad and invites them to join them. Call to adventure - the student starts to consider the possibility of change and a better life. The ordinary world - our student is going about their daily life before learning a new language.Ģ. Return - the return to a normal life, but hugely improved.įor our students, the steps of the hero's journey might look like this:ġ. Reward - that they get from completing the main challenge. Tests, allies, enemies - they face challenges, make friends and meet enemies along the path.Īpproach to the inmost cave - approaching a huge challenge. ![]() Refusal of the call - they resist the adventure.ĭeparture - they begin the adventure and leave their comfort zone. The hero's journey was popularised by Joseph Campbell, but we’ll use the updated framework by Christopher Vogler.Ĭall to adventure - a potential adventure appears. The story starts and ends in the ordinary world, but the hero is a very different person by the end - they've been transformed by their experiences. The hero's journey breaks down into a series of steps. “The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.” - Joseph Campbell
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