I think in this 21st century 'electronic society' it's easier to find more efficient ways to conquer any language. It seems to me that chances are higher now. Being a learner of English myself, several years ago i coudn't have imagined i would be able to freely choose to listen to any speaker of English with accurately written text (from US president to a Harvard lecturer, or Sheldon Cooper, or Doctor House, if you want) or buy books and have them delivered for free from the USA. It is my conviction now this is a good time for any language.