Learn Mando'a

I'm just starting out on my journey to learn Mando'a, so I have pretty much zero knowledge. That being said, I want to learn how to write and pronounce at the same time. I feel like if I learn how to write, THEN speak, learning to speak will be that much harder for me...
So anyone in the SD area willing to meet up and talk together? I'm in North County, Oceanside-ish zone, so let me know!

Sucuy'gar.

Ni cuy Nau.

I know you posted this a few years back, but I have just started studying Mando'a and will be in San Diego area sometime this month.
Are you still studying Mando'a?