What is another word for false beginner?
Pronunciation: [fˈɒls bɪɡˈɪnə] (IPA) 
A false beginner refers to someone who has studied a foreign language before but has lost most of their knowledge due to a lack of practice. Synonyms for the term include dormant learner, lapsed learner, and rusty learner. Dormant learner refers to someone who has not used the language in a while and needs to refresh their skills. Lapsed learner is used to describe someone who has stopped studying the language and is picking it back up. Rusty learner refers to someone who has knowledge of the language but needs to still brush up on it to reach fluency. All these terms refer to the temporary state of forgetting a language and need to regain proficiency.
