The greatest intensity of learning is achieved when studying on your own, or when involved in communicating on a subject of interest with a native speaker.
More than five people in a classroom is distracting and even a one-on-one class can be stressful if you are not in the mood. The more you can control what you are studying, and the more you follow your interests and inclinations, the faster you will learn.
For this to work, you need structure and discipline in your studies. You have to study a minimum amount every day. You have to measure your progress.
This kind of structure can prove to be useful if you are willing to steer toward your personal destination.
Invest in the tools
If you are serious about learning the language, make sure you equip yourself with the necessary tools and learn how to use them.
This initial investment is more important than spending time and money on additional language classes.
The time and money you have available for language learning is limited, so aiming to get reliable listening equipment to take with you wherever you go is a good strategy that will pay off in the end.
The likelihood that you will put the required amount of time into listening increases with the quality of your listening, so using good earphones is a must, as the effectiveness of listening increases significantly with high sound quality.
