same here. i'm apparently learning the language through self-study. there are some sites that have useful references. i also bought some mini japanese learning books. i'm kinda procrastinating and losing the interest to study some unknown reason but i so want to learn the language.

yes, i have to agree with Mai-san said, we all have different methods, and i think what i'm doing is not enough to fully study it.

what i'm trying to do is:
learn how to write the characters (except Kanji)> learn how to create simple words at the same learning what they mean > grammar / forming sentences > Kanji

i haven't done the first step so i really have a long way to go. i have basic knowledge tho about japanese phrases that are used in daily basis but still i still am clueless for the last 3 years.

Gambatte minna! (TT^TT)q!!