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Learn Spanish Challenge: Day 1

by Jake Beus

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January 18th, 2012

Day 1 of the Learn Spanish Challenge has finally arrived. Watch the video!

“Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” -Will Rogers

Learn Spanish Challenge, Day 1
Basic Needs Section 1, Unit 1:

Virtual Instructor
Listen and Repeat
Virtual Instructor
Memory Machine
Virtual Instructor
Listen and Don’t Repeat

I love that quote because it’s very applicable to where you are right now. The fact that you are reading this means that you are willing to learn. You are on the right track. You have spent your hard-earned money to purchase the Visual Link Spanish Level 1 course.  You have the goal to become fluent in basic conversational Spanish, and if you follow the “Learn Spanish Challenge” everyday, then you will achieve that goal. Be sure to watch the video each day and do what your coach (Dave) tells you to do. It’s pretty simple.

The videos will be posted on the blog under the category “Learn Spanish Challenge”. You can also watch the videos on our YouTube channel, and I’ll be posting them daily on Facebook and Twitter as well.

So, don’t just sit there! Watch the video and start learning Spanish today!

133 Responses

  1. Jeff Stephens says:

    Hola!
    I have an older version of visual link. It doesn’t look the same as what is on the screen for this ‘challenge.’ Will it still work for me to do this challenge?
    Gracias
    Jeff

    • Jake Beus says:

      Sorry for the delay. You will be receiving an email from customer service and they will take care of you.

  2. Sabryna says:

    Excelente! Brilliant blend of technology and helpful motivation (without any annoying overkill) along with a pleasant personal touch. I look forward to following these videos as my son uses VLS to learn Spanish this year. ¡Felicidades!

    • Jake Beus says:

      Thank you very much for the feedback! Please keep us updated on how you and your son are doing.

  3. Rod Forbess says:

    I have the 2007 version of Level 1. Is there any way to update it to the newer Level 1? I’m wanting to start studying Spanish again and have been through Visual Link 1 but it has been a couple of years since I’ve gone through it. Just curious…I have used Rosetta Stone and Rocket Spanish and I do think Visual Link is much more effective for me. Thanks

    • Jake Beus says:

      Sorry for the delay, Rod. You will be receiving an email from customer service and they will take care of you.

  4. S. Lee Goodman says:

    Vamanos! (Yea, a few espanol words but malo spelling)

  5. Anita says:

    Excited to be learning Spanish. Will wait for the next lesson!!!

  6. james grove says:

    day 1
    waste of time just a dark screen for a very long time
    forget me

  7. Susan says:

    The games keep me coming back again and again. The words come in a different so you don’t get used to what to expect. That’s what I use to review the learned lessons. I play each one of those at least 3 times a week then move to a new section and begin that one. I found this works pretty well for me. I also practice with a couple of friends 2-3 days a week for about 10 minutes or so.

  8. Virgil says:

    Thanks for the direction. This is a very helpful motivator for me. I wish that the assignments would be summarized in the blog. (Written.) That way it would be easier to go back and review what assignments I am supposed to do without listening to the whole video.

    • Jake Beus says:

      Thank you for the feedback! I will add that to the blog posts, and Dave is going to show that at the beginning of each video as well.

  9. Howard Jones says:

    Hi.

    I purchased the software for this course a few years ago but I haven’t had the time to learn as much as I want and I keep forgetting what I have learned.

    Your new course looks quite different to the one I have. Is there any chance of upgrading my software (for a much lower cost, of course)?

    • Jake Beus says:

      Sorry for the delay, Howard. You will be receiving an email from customer service and they will be taking care of you.

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  21. Eddie Hudson says:

    Is there updates available. I have the cd version I bought about a year ago. I have not made it past the first lesson. I try and I just forget and become frustrated. I just signed up for the video challenge and was wondering if I receive all the lessons. I just received one and see no way to get to two.

    Thank-you,
    Eddie Hudson

  22. Keila says:

    Hello Jake and Dave,

    I too purchased an older version of VL Level 1 (2004) as well as DLC (Digital Learning Center) and would like to upgrade to the online version. I need motivation!

    • Jake Beus says:

      The ‘Learn Spanish Challenge’ will help you stay motivated and help you know what you should be studying each day. You will be receiving an email from customer service shortly.

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  28. Lori Budahn says:

    I purchased Levels 1-3 in late 2010. Is there any way to update it to the newer Levels? I find the new layout more motivating. I need much more than the recommended 45 min/day for the new information to stick in my memory. I have an extremely difficult time learning so the visual element is great. I could sure use the motivation.

    • Jake Beus says:

      Hi Lori, I’m glad you like the new layout more motivating. Yes, you can update to the new levels. You will be receiving an email shortly from customer service and they will take care of you.

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  30. karen says:

    Is there a schedule to help with level 2 and 3? I have the cd’s, but I really need the motivation. Gracias.

    • Jake Beus says:

      I’m glad you are enjoying it. If we get enough feedback, then we will continue with Level 2 and Level 3 after we finish Level 1.

      • karen says:

        Jake, can I upgrade so that I can be on schedule with this challenge? I purchased level 1 in 2008. I’d. Love to review level 1 , while I wait for a Level 2 or 3 challenge to be created. -gracias.

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  42. Holly Riley says:

    Hola! I am starting “fresh”…again, never give up…right? :) I have the older version of the basic coarse and would like to upgrade if possible. I have moved and my last name is different (divorced) but should be in your system. I recently was assisted to upgrade my Level 2 Verb Module (thank-you very much!!). I am looking foreward to following the videos, I think it will be motivating to try and stay on track. Sincerely, Holly

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  47. Jacob says:

    I’ve been doing visual link Spanish for 10 hours per day, 7 days a week.

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  49. Jim A says:

    I have been teaching myself Spanish for about 10 years now in a totally undisciplined fashion. I purchased a computerized Spanish course back in the beginning but, was disappointed that it only taught the “kings” Spanish and not Latin American Spanish. I have been shopping around for a suitable course with no luck until I discovered Visual Spanish. I ordered the “complete bundle” yesterday and am now camped out next to the buzon in anticipation of it’s delivery. Until then, I think I’ll have some fun with your 40 Day Challenge.

    Thanks for being there.

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  59. karen says:

    I bought the Visual Link Level 1 a couple of years ago. I would like to do this challenge to help keep up with what I learned. How can I upgrade to keep track? I can’t remember what email I am registered under. But, I also purchased Level 2 and 3 cd’s and I completed the certification course in 2010.

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  75. Sandy says:

    Hi,

    I have an older version of this program and it does not look the same. How can I participate?

    Best regards
    Sandy

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  88. Pamela Inch says:

    Thanks, I’ll be using this when I go abroad in Spanish next summer!

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  116. Donna says:

    Hi I have V3.7.2 personal edition and level II verb module I would like upgrade my program. I would also like to know if it’s possible use on my iPad.

  117. Michelle Alexander says:

    I purchased vl spanish 1 several years ago and I want to review with the learn spanish challenge but it wont work because your version is a newer version is there a way to update my version so i can restart the program

  118. Michelle Alexander says:

    Where do i ask questons about spanish lessons


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