I have been trying to learn spanish for quite some time now. It isn't easy but this book (I listened to the podcasts more then read the book) is really helpful. The one think most people (or at least me) over looked when it came to learning any language is you must be dedicated. You will learn as fast and as much as you study and devote your time and energy to studying. Timothy really helps you memorize and learn words in a way I have never been able to find anywhere else. I am not very good at remembering much of anything but really putting time and energy into how Timothy teaches it really helps make a difference for me. I REALLY recommend this book to anyone that wants to learn spanish. This book is different and I feel more helpful then anything else out there.