Hard work is the first element to learn Japanese well. There are no shortcuts to many things in the world, such as learning Japanese. Once you take a shortcut, you will find that your basic skills are so unreliable later.
Imitation is a method.
Imitation is also a Japanese learning method. The process of human progress is inseparable from imitation, in which we will learn knowledge and skills. We can also imitate when we start learning Japanese, for example, making up a line you like in a TV series.
Reciting is an ancient method.
Master the ancient method of reciting. Many people don't like reciting this method, but it has been with the people of China for thousands of years. Ancient stereotyped writing was memorized by the ancients shaking their heads.