1) purchase Genki 1 textbook 2) use the memrise app to memorize words. 3) watch Japanese Tv shows/ Movies/ Anime 4) listen to Japanese music and learn Lyrics for songs you like. (even if you don't understand, hearing pronunciation is half the battle) 5) speak as much as possible, even to people that won't understand. ( never be afraid or shy about it) 6) make Japanese friend on social media and talk with them on skype. 7) use Italki it's the cheapest and easiest way to find a professional teacher to learn, help with errors, and ask questions. 8) Study or practice at least 2 hours a day. Even break up the time if you have too. 1 hour in the morning and 1 hour at night. 9) last but not least BE CONSISTENT with your learning and usage!!!!!! This has helped me on my Journey and hopefully my experience will help you too

1) Move to Japan. 2) Get a Japanese girlfriend/boyfriend. 3) Download "Memrise" or any other flashcard application and create your own flashcards and review on your phone when you've got 5/10 minutes. 4) Study first thing in the morning. Study before you go to bed. 5) Find something you like in your native language, and try to learn about it using Japanese. 6) Find interesting Japanese reading material. (やつばと) is an interesting beginner's Manga.