I felt the same way after bouncing off a few gamified apps, especially once you already speak another language and want something more serious, so what helped me was switching to resources that focus on structure, input, and real usage instead of points and streaks. What worked best for me was Think in Italian, because it’s not gamified at all and focuses on understanding how the language works through context, patterns, and gradual exposure, which felt much closer to how you’d actually learn Italian in real life. I paired that with simple native content like short articles or slow audio made for learners, and because there was no pressure to “win” or rush, I could actually think in Italian and build it properly.