Trying to dedicate time to quality, focused study

For about a year now, I've been trying to dramatically improve my level in English.

One of my main activities is listening to podcasts to expose myself to the language and improve my listening skills. I spend a lot of time doing so, and because it's so easy and convenient, you can consume hours of podcasts while doing something else, like commuting. (If you don't add "and" here, the sentence becomes what is called a "run on" sentence.)

However, I'm getting advice from various sources, telling me that I should really dedicate a daily reasonable amount of time (maybe half an hour or one hour) to study in a really focused fashion.

With my family and job, it's difficult to find a daily slot in my agenda to focus on my study. On a practical note, I need a place and time where I can speak alone without disturbing people or being disturbed. ("a slot in my daily agenda")

If you're an independent learner yourself, maybe you can relate to my case.

I consider waking up half an hour earlier, and to start my day with an English study session, but I'm not really a morning person. ( "I have considered waking up half an hour earlier in order to start my day...") 

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Your writing is clear, just about perfect.  I've only added a couple of suggestions to bring it closer to what one would typically hear among speakers of American English in "my neck of the woods."  Nicely done.