You need about 300 words to start to enjoy a language. So that's like 10 fruits, 10 animals, 10 flavors, 10 colors, 20 food, and so on.
Watch YouTube a lot. This is great for listening practice.
Avoid all grammar, reading and writing.
The ''tones'' thing doesn't exist - do not fall for it. All words are understood within context in all human languages.
I would cut the wood if Mr. Wood asked me.