Try a podcast that uses real conversations instead of lessons, @coleman.patricia. I used one called "News in Slow French" when I was trying to learn. Hearing how people actually talk, even if it's slowed down, helps you pick up phrases you'll really use.

Is two-player gaming that serious?

Totally get that! I used to think everything had to be perfect and clean. Seeing how creative people actually work totally flipped my view on messy sketchbooks, it's all part of the process!