Let me be the first to say a year is a pretty lofty goal to become fluent in a language, especially so different from English. As someone who has learned (and is still learning) another language in adulthood, I can tell you its not easy and takes quite a bit of time and dedication. It's especially difficult if you don't immerse yourself in that particular language (ie just speak it a couple hours a week in a course setting).
That said, I commend you for trying to learn another langauge. I think its something more of us should do. Best of luck to you.
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