If u really wanna learn english, u've gotta constantly speak it. Mix around with english-speakers. And just as many other forumers say, listening isn't enough. I'm an indian (well, half) and i'm really interested in learning mandarin cos i mix mainly with the chinese crowd. I can understand words or short phrases but i'm not fluent enuf to hold conversation yet. But, whenever i can, if i wanna say something, i try to say it in Mandarin. Oh yes, you'll get laughed at, at first... Don't let it get to you. It's almost always from the guy frens (girls are more supportive hehe) but u know they're there to cheer u on!

Cheers mate!!