Spanish How To Speak

I'm currently in spanish 2 at school and would like to know if there was an easier way to learn spanish along with school. I heard looking at spanish news. With all the verbs and parts of speech, how did you all learn to speak it fluently, and how long did it take?

Well, about the first question, move to Madrid and stay there for five years.
Concerning the second question, I learnt Spanish by listening to the people.
How long ? Well, I am still learning. Personally I believe that you never stop learning, as long as you keep an open mind