What’s the simplest way to learn the Spanish language?

To be honest, there is a lot of misinformation out there talking about the best ways to learn Spanish. I am here to set the record straight. In the one year that I focused on learning Spanish, I achieved more than I ever could have imagined by following these few simple steps. 

How to Learn Spanish by Yourself in 8 Simple Steps:

1. Spend an hour a day on grammar exercises from a textbook

2. Read, underline, look up unfamiliar words and read again

3. Watch movies and TV shows with subtitles

4. Listen to the radio in Spanish

5. Spend time in Spanish-speaking environments

6. Take some online Spanish courses

7. Download Spanish apps to help build your vocabulary

8. Try some Spanish learning games