** Read French
Read French newspapers and magazines. For each article, make a list of the words you don't know, look them all up after you finish the article, and then read it again while referring to the list.
Check out these French readers and bilingual books. Or you might prefer reading children's books like Le Petit Prince.
Use a dictionary to make flashcards and themed word lists.
* Use the flashcards to label everything in your house - doors, walls, bookshelves, rooms, etc.
* Keep word lists in a binder - flip through the pages every day to test yourself. When you're sure that you know every word on a list, remove it from the binder to make room for new lists.
**Speak French
You can't learn how to speak French in a vacuum - at some point you just have to get out there and speak it. First, do some solo work on pronunciation, and then put your French into practice:
Use French whenever and wherever you can. One obvious situation is shopping - write your shopping lists in French, count out your four apples or six cans of tuna fish in French, look at prices and imagine how to say them in French, etc.
Try to think in French. When walking to the refrigerator, think J'ai soif or Qu'est-ce que je vais manger ?
**Write in French
Use the forum to ask questions and exchange messages with other French speakers.
Find a pen pal to practice with.
**Have Fun with French
Enjoy yourself - learning doesn't have to be a chore. Take a look at the inspiration and fun links.
Make a language scrapbook to keep all of your notes and related information in one place.