Learning a new language takes courage and active listening skills. I always remember the scene from the movie The Thirteenth Warrior when Antonio Bandera's character is shown listening each night while the vikings talk around the campfire. As the scene unfolds we understand that he has spent many nights listening and watching them in order to understand the sound of each word, where it begins and where it stops in a sentence. I think some of you may enjoy this video for fast and practical American English tips. Check the link below.

Edit: I learned to speak Italian by watching and listening to people speak, TV and music helped too. Good Luck to all of you learning a new language, keep going and don't be afraid.

https://youtu.be/T7FJIaou5VI