Language barriers

Language can be such a huge barrier, I had heard this but never really appreciated the depth of the statement. Post marriage i have shifted to another state with a language very different to the ones i knew. Almost two years down the line and still nowhere near to able to have a conversation, or even understand two sentences in the local language. Have bought a book, have downloaded lesson plans but the zeal never really lasts. At last I have decided getting a tuition teacher is the only recourse to lazy bums like me, so wish me luck.