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Originally Posted by Stephen  #1 Total Immersion in Language preferably in social & cultural setting. 
#2 If 1 not possible. Total Immersion through listening to audio and visual material daily as well as language course and grammar books - all of which must be consumed daily.  |
That's it yes, though if #1 is applicable, #2 is still very helpful.
Take Pimsleur courses or something like that, this will help you to speak quite some words without being tied up in grammar and without trying to pronunciate words in your own accent.
After that, you can refine your skills by learning the grammar consciously and learning more words. Daily practise is essential and you will pick up quite a few things along the way. I am in the middle of learning French right now and daily immersion is essential to get your mind focused on it. You will also notice that your accent is a lot better when you keep immersing yourself and that the words will pop out much more fluently.
Also cards from
Visual Education -- Welcome are helpful.