Dogen is right on the whole public school thing. Seriously, they never really teach you what you NEED or what you'd ever think about really using.
My suggestions are 1. Music. It really does help you get down how the words are used and if not that, the basic ideas/emotions around a word.
2. Repetition. Really, just read it again and again and say it to yourself a few times.
3. Do some studies of your own. Be it with somebody who speak the language already or by going to a trustworthy source made by people who speak the language.
I'm pretty sure going to a place would help you learn quickly as well but, easier said then done. XD
My suggestions are 1. Music. It really does help you get down how the words are used and if not that, the basic ideas/emotions around a word.
2. Repetition. Really, just read it again and again and say it to yourself a few times.
3. Do some studies of your own. Be it with somebody who speak the language already or by going to a trustworthy source made by people who speak the language.
I'm pretty sure going to a place would help you learn quickly as well but, easier said then done. XD