Every time I've needed/wanted to learn a new language I found it very helpful to have a project in mind do this. Like, building a simple web-service for me and

Every time I've needed/wanted to learn a new language I found it very helpful to have a project in mind do this. Like, building a simple web-service for me and my friends. This goal will push you to learn many parts of the language. I've found it gives me a bit more drive than "dry" study.