One of the most important things you can do is to let people know about the stalking. Sharing your concerns with people you trust will gain you a much-needed network of support. These people will also be able to keep an eye out for you and help keep you safe. Tell people you trust, such as family members, close friends, teachers, co-workers, or those in your religious community. You also may want to inform people in protective roles at your school or work about your situation. For example, consider informing your school principal, university official, or security company at work. Show people the stalker's picture or give them a detailed description of their appearance. Let them know what they should do if they see the person. For example, "Please call the police right away if you see him. And please text me so I can stay away." Ask your friends not to post any information about your whereabouts or post any pictures of you. Consider deleting your account entirely, or severely restricting its use. Your stalker may be using what you post on social media to track you down and learn about your day-to-day activities. If you know the stalker and their online identity, block them from being able to access your accounts. Come up with a plan that you can quickly put into motion if you feel you are being threatened. This plan may include knowing a safe place to stay, having important documents and phone numbers at your disposal, or signaling people in the event of an emergency. You may wish to have an emergency bag packed if you find you need to leave quickly with necessary papers and supplies. Consider informing family and friends of a code word or phrase that indicates that you are in danger and not able to speak freely. For example, you could decide that "Do you want to order Thai food tonight?" is your signal for your friend to contact emergency services on your behalf. If you have children, help them know of safe places to go and people to talk to if you or they find themselves in danger.

Summary: Inform others of your situation. Ask for privacy on social media. Develop a plan.

By watching a variety of movies and dance videos, you can get an idea of what you like and what you want to learn. Next, you can move on to instructional videos to start learning dance moves. Try a class that covers a variety of dances to see what you like. In addition, the instructor can provide you with instruction on proper safety techniques. Evidence shows that you can learn a great deal by watching other people. In fact, psychologically speaking, observing other people dancing lets your brain add to the mental maps that you're already making regarding dance move. Plus, you can see how certain moves are supposed to look when done properly. Take in a professional show to see professionals at work, or even visit a local college that offers dance. Often, the schools will have showcases that are open to the public. You'll be able to observe other dancers and even copy moves. Plus, if you try a variety of dance clubs, it will help you decide on the type of dance you'll love. Try everything from hip-hop clubs to ones that feature country music and two-stepping. Don't be afraid to jump in, and give the moves a try. You don't have to stick with it forever. Just chose something you enjoy. You can try ballet, contemporary, jazz, ballroom, or even country dancing to begin your dance lessons. Do you want to dance professionally, or do you just want cool dance moves for Saturday night? Are you trying to learn to ballroom dance for your wedding? Decide on what skill level you want to achieve because that will determine your level of commitment. For instance, dancing professionally takes years of committed practice and classes, but you can probably learn to dance for your wedding in a month or two.

Summary: Use videos and movies. Take an introductory class. Observe professionals. Visit a variety of dance clubs. Decide on a genre to focus on. Set goals for yourself.

Some require a hefty fee, some do not. Ask around for une opinion or if a friend has a set of CDs or a program you can borrow. Popular options are Rosetta Stone, Pimsleur, or Michele Thomas. Every program is best for a different type of learner. Pimsleur does not give you a book. It's a set of CDs--good for aural learners and those with long commutes. It does use English and allows you to translate. It utilizes backchaining, as in, "porte," "la porte," "-ez la porte," "Fermez la porte," to practice pronunciation. Rosetta Stone is a computer program and does not allow any English and relies heavily on pictures. It plays memory games and is ideal for visual and sensory learners. Michele Thomas (on CD and YouTube) advocates a slightly different style of teaching. He emphasizes patterns in language and utilizing cognates. You start with one basic sentence, such as, "Je vais au restaurant," (I am going to the restaurant.) and he leads you to, "Je vais au restaurant ce soir parce que c'est mon anniversaire." (I am going to the restaurant tonight because it's my birthday.) Your vocabulary expands as you build on the blocks you already have. Duolingo.com is another site which trains you in French: memorizing by training to translate (English-to-French; and French-to-English), listening comprehension and more. The best way to learn a language (apart from living in the country, of course) is to practice every day with others. Taking a class forces learning into your schedule, holds you accountable, and gives you resources in others that you wouldn't otherwise have. Check out your local community college or university. Though the class might be more expensive, the perks of being a student and having access to the facilities lessen the blow to your wallet. Find a language school. These classes are often much cheaper, smaller, and offered on nights or weekends. If you live in a fairly diverse area, one shouldn't be too far away. The internet is a beautiful thing. Loads of people are looking for an easy way to make an extra $50 a week. You can cater the learning to your schedule and develop your own curriculum. Don't let just anyone be your tutor. Just because you can speak the language does not mean you can teach it. Aim for someone who has done it before, not someone with four years of high school French. Odds are there are loads of people just like you of all demographics and ages. Visit your local area colleges or language institutes for information. Practice with someone. You can find a penpal online or you can visit your local chapter of the Alliance Francaise. Delve deep into your online contacts for anyone who might be able to move you forward--that friend from high school who studied abroad? Your cousin Alberta who moved to Vancouver? Do whatever you can to guarantee success.
Summary: Buy a learning tool. Take a class. Get a tutor. Join a group.