Learning  English as a second language ain´t easy, neither does getting fluent at it. However, most of us can do it no problem. The important thing is to know which steps to take  in order to improve our learning faster. I myself went through a lot  to get fluent in English. Luckily, I managed to make it possible. We gain nothing by searching out methods to learn a new language if we don´t know where to go or what to look for. What we gotta keep in mind is the abilities we have to master: Grammar, Speaking, Listening, and Reading. Once we are good at all of them, the job is done. According to linguists, the best way to learn grammar for instance is by first getting the structures from context. By reading a story, we learn grammar. To master listening and speaking, you have to immerse yourself into the new culture. You can both talk to foreigners and watch films, series, etc. in the target language. Another interesting way of learning English is by singing songs in it . Even people of low income can manage to get stuff to learn it . For example, just as there are many stores in which they sell a job lot, there also is a variety of bookstores in which they sell second hand material. It is indeed a thievery from some schools that charge so much for short ESL programs. To gain in confidence speaking in English, it takes one many years of intense practice. Then again, ¨No pain, no gain¨ as they say. One never knows when we´re gonna need to master English. What if you draw lots for the right to go on a business trip to the US representing your company?. You gotta know English. Anyhow, to sum up I´d say the following: Nowadays, it´s quite necessary to learn not only English, but any other language that is getting popular worldwide. Keep in mind nonetheless, the tools you´re gonna need and how you´re gonna learn this new language. I myself wanna number among the best ESL teachers on Earth. (Since I´m studying to become one.