Dear Friend（美国人的名字）
It is said even an expert was just a beginner.Being a chinese,I admitted that chinese language is really tough,so keep on learning.Here are some suggestions:
First,you need to make yourself like chinese,it's very classic and fun to learn.
Secondly,start with talking with chinese,the pronouce of chinese is attractive and useful.
Thirdly,don't afriad,get the first step!Use chinese as much as possible you as you can.You are becoming an expert!
Good luck
Your name(你的名字）