How to learn Spanish - take the first step

I never realized how difficult learning a language could be until I had to go to Japan. I tried to rush learning a few key words, but after my business trip there, I soon forgot most of what I had learned. Surprisingly though, I still know some words and phrases. The mind is a very interesting thing. With a little practice and perseverance, you too can retain words and phrases from another language. What matters is that you try to learn. Taking the fist step is the most difficult. once you get going, momentum will keep you going. The best momentum is to actually use it. When you realize that you can communicate with others in their native language, the reward is easy to see. There are many ways to learn Spanish, just like any other foreign language. If you have friends or relatives who know the language, have them speak it to you. learn online - youtube for example. Or visit websites such as mine and millions of others. Listen to music, stories, etc in Spanish. Or if you prefer, and have a few dollars buy a course. It is said that if you spend a few dollars, you will appreciate it more. This is applicable to learning Spanish as well. There is always Rosetta Stone or you can opt for something less known, and probably less expansive. There are literally thousands of products out there. One such product is this one: Click Here!. It looks pretty good and has good testimonials. Give it a try and put in some real effort. You should be taking Spanish in no time. Spanish is a structured language that can be learned quickly if you really put your mind to it. I also recommend that you get a copy of the book titled "500 Spanish Verbs". Once you learn to conjugate verbs in Spanish, you can get along in Spanish conversations. Good Luck!