Four years ago, Rod set a long-term goal to become fluent in Russian. Now, Rod can still barely understand Russian news websites and cannot hold a conversation with a native Russian speaker. Which of the following would be most helpful for Rod to achieve his goal?

While all three options can be beneficial for Rod, the most helpful choice for him to achieve his goal of becoming fluent in Russian would be:

c. Rod should set and accomplish some smaller goals that will help him with his larger goals.

By breaking down his long-term goal into smaller, manageable milestones (such as learning a certain number of new words each week, practicing speaking with a language partner, or completing specific language courses), Rod can make tangible progress and build confidence along the way. This approach will keep him motivated and provide a clearer pathway to fluency.