Hi Try and do a little more than is required by your teacher. Try and learn at least 5 new words a day. Saying the words out aloud helps retention. Babel is a good online language learning sit and is either free or about $20. Getting a different text book to the one you are using at school may also help - there is more than one way to skin a cat! It will probably have a couple of different vocabulary words on each topic. Sites like this would be good for the conversation so try and find someone your own age (may not be pos. as think you have to be 18. However, having said that don't put off by linking with other older people. They will want to help you. Good luck.

You can use everyday the website dualingo. It will never teach you lesson, but you can practice simple sentences everyday that helps you to learn more vocabulary and be more confident with the oral. Good luck !