How to be a successful language learner

1. I started learning languages...
2. We didn't have to learn another language.
3. My parents advised me to...
4. I chose to study German and Japanese.
5. I learned them for about 8 years so I can speak them well.
6. One of the most important things is motivation.
7. at the same time
8. ...be realistic about the progress you can make.
9. ...try not to get too frustrated.
10. develop an ear for the language
11. This is easier for some people than others.
12. ask someone to explain a new word
13. look it up in a dictionary