• Free Language Learning Resource For Libraries

    Budget cuts are affecting libraries in a big way in this economy. Many library employees and even librarians have lost their jobs. A large number of libraries are offering more services online in order to save money. Libraries offer free resources to everyone in a community, regardless of income or race. Everyone has an equal opportunity to become educated. Here at Visual Link Languages™, we realize the important impact a library can have on a community. We want to help libraries cut costs without cutting jobs. We understand the importance of free resources libraries can offer, especially in this day and age. We are trying to reach out to libraries and librarians to offer them a free resource for their patrons. As a resource on a library website, they could …

  • How Long Does it Take to Learn a New Language?

    Have you ever asked someone: “How long does it take to learn a new language?” If you have asked more than one person, it is likely you have received a different answer each time. If all the answers were the same, it’s probably because you were told that “it depends”. Of course, when you consider learning a new language, there are various factors to consider. What resources do I have? We believe there is no substitution for complete immersion in a language. If you can move to a different country and be completely immersed, do it. Since that is not possible for everyone, Visual Link Language™ has created a method called Immersion 2.0. You use your native language and a moving image to learn a new word or phrase, then …

  • Utah High School Contest

    We are excited about the Utah high school contest. This is the page that the students will visit to view their YouTube video and eventually win free software to learn Spanish for their school. This is an effort for us to give back to the community and help bridge communication gaps. Visit our homepage to learn a foreign language. But first, enjoy this video about our efforts to give back as well as recognition of your efforts to do the same:

  • Some Reasons to Learn a Foreign Language

    Some reasons to learn a foreign language are obvious, while others may be new to you. Some obvious reasons are traveling, meeting new people, and improving your work life. With a little help from Brent White, Elise Taylor, and Miranda Gennaro, I’d like to focus on the less obvious reasons, and let me know what you think: Understand what’s being said about you when you’re sure it’s not good. Understand what your fortune cookie really means. Be able to talk to your mail order bride. Don’t accidentally order something wrong at a restaurant. You can turn off subtitles on foreign movies. Swear in front of your kids without them knowing it. Know what your Japanese tattoo really means. Get better technical support. Celebrate more holidays. Confuse telemarketers or anyone you’re …

  • Saving the World One Language at a Time

    In his song, “This Cowboy’s Hat”, the great Chris LeDoux says, “There’s always been groups of people that never could see eye to eye, and I always thought that if they ever had a chance to sit down and talk face to face they might realize they’ve got a lot in common.” I stated in a previous blog post that one of my favorite reasons to learn a new language is to meet new people. Wouldn’t it be great if we could all learn new languages, meet new people, and put all the demeaning, racial stereotypes in this world to rest? That is a large goal for any one person or organization to assume, but together there is no limit to the difference that can be made in this world. …

  • You Will Make Mistakes But Keep Practicing

    You have probably heard the old saying, “Practice Makes Perfect”. If you have never heard that saying, well, now you have. In my opinion, the fear of making a mistake while practicing a new language hinders more people than maybe any other factor of learning a language. Here are a few tips to help you overcome the fear of making a mistake and just practice: Have a sense of humor and laugh at yourself because it’s probably okay. Whoever you are speaking with will most likely appreciate your efforts. Realize that you will make mistakes. That’s part of it. Think: “What’s the worst thing that could happen?”. It’s probably not that bad. Keep practicing, because practice will increase confidence. Watch this video about an experience I may have had on …

  • Learn a Language – Meet Famous People

    I’d like to officially welcome you to the Visual Link Languages blog about language learning. Well let’s get right into it, shall we? Why would anyone want to learn another language? Why do you want to learn another language? I have personally posed that question to hundreds of customers. I won’t go into explaining all the reasons customers have given, but travel, work, homeschool, service missions, school, and fun are just a few responses. One of my favorite reasons to learn a language is to meet new people. Watch the video to see exactly who I would want to meet. Be sure to subscribe to this blog via RSS and follow us on Twitter and Facebook. I’ll be writing at least 1 article each week. Stay tuned for language-learning tips, …