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I believe that speaking and listening are key to learning any language. Repetition is a good method for many but I don't find it to be the most interesting way to learn. An easy way for me to learn is to talk in the language I am learning. For English, I would recommend listening to both formal and informal radio stations (i.e. NPR, This American Life, etc.). It's important that you choose to listen to a broad range of things if you really want to become fluent. In order to see more natural speaking you should watch news shows or TV shows. But whatever method you see progress with is one you should stick to :)

I believe that 70% of your language knowledge consists of a good vocabulary. So learn words, but preferably collocations and idioms, and yes repitition is very important but it's only useful if you are totally concentrated. don't force yourself to speak, however, listen a lot, and choose topics that you find interesting and easy for your language level. first part: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wo7fvLmWxsw&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PLAA32ABED398C507E second part: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQRDzgUbAgA&feature=BFa&list=PLAA32ABED398C507E hope it'll help you