[nazariusk]

Daily immersion in the language (articles/books/wikipedia/podcasts/newscasts/films) in addition to a decent grammar work book and a very good dictionary.

Don't bother keeping a good record of vocabulary.

You're brain will remember what you need to know, just keep doing it everyday (read/listen/watch then speak/write).

It's like exercising; a bit every day is (usually) better than a lot once a week.

Grammar drills, looking up dictionary definitions (use cases) and general exposure over a sustained period of time is by far the most realistic way to learn a language as an adult.

[CallMeV]

In short, the same way a musician in NY finds his way to Carnegie Hall. Practice.

[rokhayakebe]

It's like exercising; a bit every day is (usually) better than a lot once a week.

+1.

[ashconnor]

That upwards pointing arrow is like giving the comments you think help the discussion a +1.

[billswift]

He was emphasizing a particular point, and I agree that point is the single most important in the entire thread.

[rokhayakebe]

I almost decided to explain myself until I saw you have been here for a little over a month, so I will just say "Thank you for reminding me. Sometimes we forget. Cheers".