Postby Alexis » November 29th, 2009 3:30 am
In all honesty, I think it's just different for everyone. Since starting full time work 6 months ago, it's made it hard to study a language! But I try to listen to a lesson in my lunch break and read along with the lesson notes. I also listen to them on my way to and from work. But before starting work, I'd print out all the lesson notes, and practice the lesson content over and over again. EG: I'd just write random things using the grammar from the lesson I was up to at the time. I've also spent a few months (LOL) writing an extended self introduction, using as much grammar as I can. Now, I try to get through a few lessons a week, depending on what's happening at work.
But I think you just have to do what suits you. But at the most basic level, I'd say to at least read along with the lesson notes as you listen to the podcasts.^^