While self-paced learning, often utilizing apps and online courses, provides an excellent foundation in grammar and vocabulary, it often leaves a crucial component lacking: real, unscripted human interaction. At Explain Learning, we advocate for a blended approach, recognizing that the transition from passively consuming language material to actively using it is best bridged through collaboration. This article » explores why integrating language practice in groups is the necessary step to achieve fluency and provides collaborative study techniques to make it work.