>>11694203i got a tutor who ended up being my friend for ages. honestly though reading is essential to everything. did you know most of the vocabulary you know in your first language is from reading? its the same for another language, helps you break down the syntax too. i'd say reading would be even better than struggling through conversation practice. guess reading/listening/speaking is a package deal tho
i also find if i get really tired my japanese gets worse but that's prob obvious.
i've got some really funny stories about when i started out if u want them