Our own club's Lee Scherwitz did a TED talk on Polyglots. Polyglots are people who learn many languages. The focus of the TED talk was how to learn a language. First, start speaking from day one. Learn simple phrases like how are you? Where is the bathroom? Please and Thank you.
Polyglots have one thing in common. It is not how to learn. Everyone has their own unique way to learn. And everyone has some activity that gives them joy. So, second, So use that joy. For example, listen to an audio book in the language you want to learn. Find unexpected time to dedicate to your plan. And use that method.
Third, create a system/plan that includes that method every day. And stick to it.
This leads us to the fourth step: be patient with yourself. Set reasonable goals. Take your learning into your own hands. Be sure to track your learning so you can actually see results.
To review the Ted Talk by Lydia Machova click here.