For intermediate language learners, the next step to success is usually not as obvious.
  You'll need to learn to speak the language poorly.
  Yes, poorly.
  Let me explain.
While you may have focused much of your early studies on grammar and structure, advancing beyond the first phase of language learning means developing your full abilities as a speaker.
  That means moving from the focus on grammatical correctness to developing the confidence to use the language on a regular basis.
And that's where a lot of language learners slip up.
To effectively master a language as quickly as possible, you need to do three things, in addition to following the lessons in your language learning software: immerse yourself into as much input as possible, apply it in real-world conversations and get a deeper sense of the background of its native speakers.
  Both the first and third items can be done by the same diligent study that you apply to working on your language software; the second, however, can only be done by stepping out into the world and applying everything you've learned so far.
The only way to achieve flawless speech is by continually engaging in interactions, regardless of how poorly you may be able to communicate.
  This real-world application is the only thing that can really offer you direct feedback as to your current level of ability, showing you errors and letting you correct them in real time.
  By this, you will be able to enhance yourself even more and your spoken language will lead into success even if you start speaking it poorly.