"I am very frugal, so I initially researched various Spanish language tools by reading countless reviews, and borrowing materials from the library; before finally deciding to purchase Learning Spanish Like Crazy. I have never regretted my decision! Patrick delivers on his promise. His method has finally enabled me to break out of beginner Spanish, while living in the Midwest! He is constantly improving the program, and his customer service is excellent! Each lesson builds on the next to gradually teach you to understand and converse with native speakers. My Latino friends have even commented on how quickly my Spanish is improving!"

 — Leslie L.
Cincinnati, OH

"My name is Steve from Chino, California. I needed to learn how to speak Spanish to aid in my monthly church trips to Ensenada, Mexico. The group that I belong to works with orphanages, battered women’s shelters, drug rehab centers and churches. I started using LSLC after finishing Pimsleur Spanish I, II, & III. I was able to communicate on a basic level after I finished the three Pimsleur courses. I was far from fluent, but a lot better off than before the courses. LSLC has changed my Spanish greatly. I feel like I have graduated from junior Spanish and moved up to the big leagues. I am now able to hold meaningful conversations with the people in Mexico. It was great knowing how to get to the bathroom or how to ask for more food at lunch, but now to develop actual relationships with the local people is incredible! My Mexican friends are amazed each month at the improvement in my Spanish from the previous trip. I know that there are a lot of you who have used other courses and had some success. I also know that you are probably frustrated because you don’t feel like you can really speak Spanish. Let me assure you that if you are willing to put in some time you can develop your Spanish to the level that I have or beyond."

 — Steve
Chino, California

"This program gave me everything I was looking for in learning Spanish. I spent 4 years in the states when I was a student going to college for learning English. As a native Japanese who had hard time to learn English, I knew what needs to be done to acquire language skill. Because of that, I'm very choosy about learning material and know what sort of program is worthwhile to invest. But when I bought this course then started to study, I couldn't believe how interesting and practical this course was built. The course always keeps me motivated, and I immediately became capable of dealing with daily conversation with Spanish speaking people in Japan. If you believe in this course, it gives you 120% back. Since Spanish isn't a popular language here, I've seen a lot of people who spend thousands of dollars for going to school or text books because there is no good learning material available here. LSLC has been my best secret, but I have to share it now."

 — Tomoyuki
Yokohama-shi kanagawa-ken, Japan

"Patrick, other programs I tried before subscribing to 'Learning Like Crazy' can only be described as inferior in comparison, to hopelessly inferior. I can only say good things about 'Learning Like Crazy'; the voices are clear and pleasant to listen to, the content relevant, the flow of topics logical. Customer service is professional and friendly. Thank you, and congratulations on your fine product. I can not remember ever getting a better bargain!"

 — Frank Kalich
Software Engineer Lawrence, Kansas

"As a psychiatrist who works in an inner city clinic with many Hispanic clients, I needed to improve my grasp of the Spanish language, especially listening comprehension and spoken expression. I had tried several other methods of learning Spanish but was never fully satisfied with the results. Finally I discovered LSLC and found its intensive focus on listening and speaking to be just what the doctor ordered. The lessons on the CDs are professionally recorded with native speakers and allow you to practice listening at a natural pace, the way the language is really spoken. In addition, the Wednesday evening teleclasses round out the learning process, giving plenty of opportunity to put what you learn into practice by actually speaking the language under the watchful ear of an excellent instructor. Liliana is kind, patient, and very tolerant of our many blunders. She makes the students feel welcome and fosters an atmosphere that enhances learning. This course has added immensely to the work I do with my clients, and I would recommend it to anyone serious about learning the Spanish language."

 — Anthony L.
Orange, CT

"My story is the same as any other: Spent TONS of money on other Spanish programs (I had 10 total!), only to find out most of it is no longer used! Thank goodness I had bilingual employees who corrected me kindly and didn't laugh at me! I found LSLC and at first thought it was too expensive; however, after my last frustration trying to speak to an employee and getting nowhere, I had had it! I bought LSLC and never looked back. The learning is simple and easy to remember and the weekly teleclasses are second to none. Now, I get praise from my employees for my effort to learn their language."

 — Carrie S.
West Lafayette, IN

"Hola! Quibo, ¿Como están todos? Mi nombre es Sean de Frederick, Maryland y estoy aquí para dar testimonio sobre LearningSpanishLikeCrazy. Primero yo quiero decir que la empresa LearningSpanishLikeCrazy siempre mantiene su buena reputación. Segundo, las lecciónes que ellos enseñan me han salvado mucho tiempo, problemas, y plata. En el principio yo estaba aprendiendo el español con programas tales como Pimsluer y . . .  , a la vez yo estaba tomando classes en una escuela y...y... a pesar de todo esto todavía estuve frustrado, no pude comunicar bien y me sentí que yo no íba a mejorar mi español si seguí así. Pues, hace un año yo busqué en la red para una manera nueva, y encontré el sitio LearningSpanishLikeCrazy.com Yo leí el cuento de Patrick Jackson y su historía aprendiendo el español. Yo me puedo identificar con la dificultad de aprender el idioma. Yo tengo que admitir que tuve dudas acerca del programa. Yo pensé, este tipo está loco de remate. ¿Él me va a ofrecer un programa con tantos provechos y solo me va a cobrar veinte dólares al mes? ¡Trato hecho! Es más, yo seguí a través con todas las lecciónes y todos sus consejos y a lo largo del camino yo he recibido mucho apoyo. Liliana, Patrick, y todo el equipo de la compañía LearningSpanishLikeCrazy me han apoyado con mis preocupaciónes y mis preguntas gramatícas, y sobre todo siempre quieren ayudar a sus clientes. Otra cosa que me da gusto es mi acento mientras hablando en español. Las lecciónes desarrollarán su acento para que sone como un Latino verdadero. Eso es lo que Patrick le dice y también es el eslogan de LearningLikeCrazy. Mi novia siendo Colombiana dice que mi acento suena bueno. Ay, validez de las mujeres, me encanta. Las lecciónes son diseñados para ayudar a edificar el idioma pedaso a pedaso, como un romprecabezas. Dentro de todo, todo el mundo debe matricular con el gentío de LearningSpanishLikeCrazy. Porque nadie no puede encontrar un programa que tiene tanto ofrecer. Acabando, se lo agradezco mucho y me planeo quedar con LearningSpanishLikeCrazy para siempre, ustedes me animan querer aprender más, y un día yo hablaré con fluidez. ¡Viva el equipo LearningSpanishLikeCrazy!"  

 — Sean M.
Frederick, Maryland

"Learning Spanish Like Crazy is the best method, by far, that is available to learn Spanish. Each lesson teaches you the Spanish nouns, verbs, and verb tenses that you'll need to be speaking Spanish quickly. I like that each lesson is about 30 minutes long, and you don't need to review a book or notes along with it. This way, I can take my mp3 player to the gym and complete a lesson each time I'm on the bicycle or stair-stepper. Or, I can listen to a lesson on my CD player while I drive to work. No other method is as convenient! I'm going to Mexico in a couple of months, and I feel confident in speaking Spanish with the locals, thanks to Learning Spanish Like Crazy!"

 — Courtney B.
Charleston, SC

"Hi, I'm Corneida and I live in Charlotte, North Carolina. I teach a group of Latinos at my church on Sunday mornings. At first, one of the bilingual participants translated for me. But after 11 lessons in Learning Spanish Like Crazy, I still need a translator, but I am now able to actually converse with the class during the hour we have together. I also attend an informal Spanish conversation group that meets weekly. At first I was hesitant to join the group because I knew so little Spanish. But now I feel very comfortable with the group. I participate, and they help me along the way. So thank you, Patrick, for Learning Spanish Like Crazy."

 — Corneida G.
Charlotte, North Carolina

"My name is Lisa, and I’m from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. I first found out about Learning Spanish Like Crazy from the Internet. And I’ve only been learning Spanish for four and a half months, and at the time I had only been studying for about a month. And I was looking to find some way that I could hear Spanish being spoken.

I had used other audio courses, like Pimsleur; but I felt that they were very expensive, and I was afraid that they would not be able to give me modern-day language. So I took the plunge and bought Learning Spanish Like Crazy. And I have been extremely pleased with it. I have finished all of the Learning Like Crazy CDs and half of the FSI course which came with the program.

And I’ve had many native speakers astounded with the fact that I have only been studying Spanish for five and a half months, that I can understand almost everything they say, and that they say that my accent is very good. And I think that listening to all the different types of native speakers on the CDs is very helpful.

I also feel that the program is an excellent value because I have been using it for quite a while, and there are just hours and hours of time that you can spend learning and listening. And I am planning, even when I finish all of the CDs, to go back and listen to them again. And it’s like having access to a host of native speakers in your own home. So I want to thank God for showing me this course and helping me learn. And I think it’s an excellent product, and I am looking forward to getting more of this product.

 — Lisa.
Wiston-Salem, NC

"Hi. My name is Justin, and I'm from Van Voorhis, Pennsylvania. Ever since I was a little kid, I really always wanted to learn another language. But I really struggled with trying to find programs that were effective and practical. I spent so much money in the past year, it’s been crazy, trying to find programs that actually worked and that were practical to use and taught you information that you would actually use in a Spanish-speaking country.

And after spending hundreds of dollars and lots of wasted hours searching through the Internet, I came across Learning Spanish Like Crazy. And I was a little skeptical at first because I had spent all this money before on programs like it; so I read further on the information on the website. So I tried the site out, and I was really impressed with the quality and the professional manner in which I received the downloads and just how it was always sent with information and new links.

And I was really impressed, also, with what I was learning. It was actually practical, for once. And last year I got the opportunity, and this year also, to go to Mexico on a mission trip. And I was really impressed that other members of the group that went with me who had four or five years of high school Spanish came up and asked me to help translate what other Spanish-speaking people were saying.

And it just really gave me a big smile that all the time that they spent in class, I was just spending a little bit of money . . . and I was learning practical information for once. I just would like to take the time to just thank you guys for helping me to actually begin to learn Spanish. I’ve still got a long way to go, but I hope that I can continue learning it with your program. Thanks."

 — Justin K.
Van Voorhis, PA

"Hello. My name is Maureen How, I'm English and I live in Greater London, near London   Heathrow Airport, in the U.K. I'd like to tell you a little about myself and how I chanced   upon Learning Spanish Like Crazy. Well, I'm an Englishwoman, 64 years old, married,   2 (mercifully) grown up kids, am a qualified Counselor and Hypnotherapist. You should   also know that I have a dream.

Since 1975 I have been holidaying in Spain, I have visited all the Costas, Majorca, Teneriffe and even been to Mexico. I so fell in love with Spain that I wanted to live there. It's been a long wait! I also want to volunteer at the orphanages in Guatemala for six months. Only one problem? I NEED TO BE ABLE TO SPEAK SPANISH!!

O.K fellow Brits. Take this advice and you'll save yourself a packet. I started learning Spanish 2 years ago. I think I have gone through just about every major Spanish learning course that I could get my hands on. Let me name them quickly for you. Maybe you yourself have given them a try. If so, you will have to agree with what I'm saying. How's this for a list:

Pimsleur: I spent a year working with Pimsleur 1,2,3 & Plus. Enjoyable and a great introduction to Spanish, but there were chunks of it I didn't understand. Felt I could not hold a conversation with anyone. I then went on to devour Michel Thomas. If you see what I mean. I began to understand more grammar, but with such a limited vocabulary I still couldn't hold down a conversation with anyone.

The rest: Rosetta Stone, Musical Spanish, Berlitz, Pasos, Hugo, Assimil, BBC Suenos, Linguaphone, Accelerated Learning and Spanish for Dummies.

Don't get me wrong, I learned something from most of these, but not enough to warrant the expenditure.

Anyhow, my point, (at last), is that the foregoing Spanish Language Courses were not for me. I even went to local evening classes for beginners and the classes were full of people who had obviously studied Spanish for some time and just wanted to show off. It made me feel very stupid indeed.

I happened on LSLC whilst Gooooogling on Christmas Day. I did a currency conversion from British pounds to U.S. dollars and I believe the download version came out at about £58. BARGAIN. We all like bargains don't we? No shipping, no customs charges, no VAT, nothing more, just £58. I have to admit that at the back of my mind I was thinking that you get what you pay for in this life so this is bound to be pants. But Hell, I was desperate.

At that price, I didn't have to tell anyone what a fool I was if I had made a mistake did I? So sneakily, right there and then, and without telling anyone, I paid for it online. Shhh.

So, Learning Spanish Like Crazy, what has it done for me? The very best thing of all is the lessons have given me confidence. They have given me confidence because I actually understand more of that grammar stuff because examples are given in an easy to understand way. And I am retaining it.

I have also surprised myself that I look forward to doing a lesson every day, because I now have the motivation.

If I were to get stuck, I know there is telephone support. Surprisingly for me, I haven't needed to use it yet so I can't comment on that. But I do know that when I have emailed the company I have always had a helpful, courteous response.

The transcripts. They enable me to check the few words I am unsure of on the recordings. I have not needed to use this more than a couple of times, but it is so reassuring to know that you can.

That initial £58 has been life-changing. Thank you Patrick, your dream has helped me on the road to attaining my dream. I have a long way to go towards Spanish fluency but I now have the confidence and the motivation to succeed.

I hope my dreams will also help someone else achieve theirs. Especially you who are listening to me now. Many thanks to you all at Learning Spanish Like Crazy."

 — Maureen How
Greater London
United Kingdom

"Hola. Me llamo Dean, y vivo en Ciudad de Oklahoma. Hello. My name is Dean, and I live in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Let me start by thanking Patrick and all the folks at Learning Spanish Like Crazy for this terrific system. It has literally transformed my learning of Spanish.

I began working at learning Spanish in June of 2004 and, over the succeeding months, acquired a fairly large number of different CD and software-based teaching systems that promised instant results. Well, needless to say, they were disappointing; and my progress was minimal, at best.

I even took a conversational Spanish course at a local college. But with class size, concentrated work on accent and vocabulary was less than satisfactory.

I purchased the Learning Spanish Like Crazy materials in March of 2005 and began using them immediately. I was thrilled with the approach and am currently working on Lesson 26. I’ve made solid progress in all areas.

In April of 2005, my wife and I were visiting Costa Maya, Mexico, on the Yucatan; and I decided to try my Spanish with a local fellow, even though I was only on Lesson 11 at the time. It went very well and really encouraged me. I had no problem making myself understood, and he gladly helped me with the pacing and some of my words. However, his sincere comment that my accent was “very good” was especially encouraging.

Beyond a doubt, Learning Spanish Like Crazy is the finest and most effective Spanish learning system I have used. It’s a natural learning approach and, for me, yields superior retention of the materials. Thanks to Learning Spanish Like Crazy."

 — Dean
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma

"My name is John Rader and I reside in Bettendorf, Iowa.

It has been 40 years since I took high school Spanish. The neighborhood I grew up in had no Spanish speaking residents to converse with, and four years of classes did little to help in that regard. My vocabulary was filled to the brim and ability to conjugate verbs favorably; but that is like having a boat without water.

In my private practice, at church and as a musician, I now am in contact with a growing number of Hispanic people. They love life and are a wonderful family-oriented group to know.

Over the years I have purchased various tape and CD programs to try to bridge the gap of reading Spanish with actually hearing & speaking the language. They were minimally effective – sort of like bringing a water gun to a 5-alarm fire.

When I came across Learning Spanish Like Crazy, I was impressed with the professional approach to marketing and all the materials that come with the program. It was like opening birthday presents after receiving the shipment packed with dozens of CD’s! That was only the beginning. I then started receiving encouraging and helpful emails offering additional audio and written lessons, plus weekly telephone guidance. Talk about getting more for your money than you expected!

The quality of the CD’s are excellent. I’m only on lesson 17 at this time, but the other day in a restaurant, a young couple with their darling three daughters were conversing in Spanish and I could actually understand everything they said to the children.

When I tell people about learning Spanish, they sometimes say, “Oh, yes. That is an easy language to learn.” I follow with, - -¿Habla usted español? ¿Puede usted entender lo que dije en español? That usually separates the men from the boys in a hurry. There is NO LANGUAGE that is easy to learn. It takes time and more importantly, effective materials

This course will actually allow you to hear AND understand practical, real-life Spanish conversations; and with some practice and a little review, you can train yourself to speak with authority and confidence. Your Latino friends will appreciate your sincere efforts to speak their language and this can open a variety of opportunities to serve and enjoy the ever growing number of Spanish speaking citizens.

Thank you Patrick and friends for continuing to develop your excellent product."

 — John Rader
Bettendorf, Iowa