You may also want to try to learn German by watching films
, movies, TV shows and the news. By doing so, you have a better grasp when it comes to the proper pronunciation and verb usage in German. It would also be best if you have subtitles below for reference. You may also wish to sing along with some of the songs that do have German translations (e.g. YouTube) so that you know what the songs mean. This way you get a feel for Germany's pop culture and you will know what it can be and what it is not. This could give you inspiration to learn more and learn it faster when you are being entertained.