As a german I can't give you advise how I would learn german myself but in general practice is easiest way. Speaking with someone in german could help on all levels, but I guess there is no native around you so hearing is the best option. Netflix is great for this. Watch your favorite series in german with or wikthout subs. Youtube has many podca......
I know how you feel. I've been taking German in college for the past two years and I didn't really practice any during summer break. Then I came back to school this August in a German comp class and was expected to speak coherent German without any kind of refresher or review, though I admit I should have kept up with it for the four months I wasn'......
Aaah, that IS scary! Actually, don't panic. When you panic, you tend to flutter around without focus. Instead, it's better to take one step at a time. (Of course, having an overall plan is helpful, but when it actually comes down to it, you need to revise the bit in front of you without worrying about all the other bits you're not revising at that ......
Catching up with some German