The French language have existed and withstood against the test of time for many centuries now which makes it undoubtedly the great romantic language ever existing in the planet. Learning this language is a great experience no matter what method you use and what reason you have for learning it.
For starters, basic conversation and pronunciation should be on the top of the lessons. Simple and plain conversation is needed especially when asking directions or asking for price during shopping. Asking how do you do in French to people you meet on the bus, on the train and even online can be a very helpful practical test on what you have learned about the language so far. The real thrill comes when youre already on the real place where people speak French in France!
Just because you are in a non-speaking French country, doesnt mean that you just have to settle with what you think you know and what everyone else thinks. There are many other French-speaking countries you need to consider; the very reason also why you need to learn French; there are just too many people speaking this language as of this minute.
The only thing thats important here is you learn how...