The first step in learning a language is learning vocabulary and some simple statements like "where is ... ?" (Donde esta?). Post notes on every item in your house that you can including the television, a chair, the door, stove and floor. During your typical day, make an effort to memorize the names of these objects in Spanish. Once you feel like you have a handle on a word, turn the note around so that you can't see what it is called in Spanish. Continue practicing your vocabulary and check the notes periodically to be sure you have it down. Then feel free to remove the cards. Add in phrases like, "that is a door" or "I see my pencil." After a few days, you'll actually be able to communicate these simple ideas. You can also make index cards with vocabulary words. Try to memorize at least ten new words each day.
Believe it or not, but you could pick up pretty decent speaking skills by reading books for kids, which feature a lot of vocabulary and very simple grammar. Be sure you understand the sentence structure as you read through the books. Don't hesitate to use a Spanish/English dictionary. And even though you may be tempted to use a translation website, try to avoid this seemingly easy shortcut. Often they do not provide accurate translations.
Do you have a bilingual friend? Maybe you live near a Mexican restaurant where the employees or on-site owners speak Spanish? If so, don't hesitate to practice with them. The next time you're in for a meal, ask the waiter if he doesn't mind communicating only in Spanish. You may need to say "mas despacio, por favor" (literally: more slow, please) if the person speaks too quickly. And leave an extra dollar or two in tip for their patience.
Many people learn a foreign language by immersion. They'll spend weeks or months in a foreign country, even living in a locals' homes, and make their way as best as they can until they can understand and communicate. Another benefit of practicing with fluent Spanish speakers is that you'll get to hear the language with the correct pronunciation. If it's not practical for you to take a week in Spain or Mexico or another Spanish-speaking country, your next best bet is to watch telenovelas. Spanish-language soap operas can be found on national stations like Univision. In fact, hit American sitcom Ugly Betty was originally the Colombian hit Yo Soy Betty la Fea. Learning to speak a foreign language is only part of the battle; unless you can understand when people speak back, how much have you really learned?