Liberty Basic is very similar to Visual Basic. And Liberty Basic has a lot of support from other users. There used to be a free version that let you create programs and run them inside the editor on your computer. This let's you gain experience without the huge expense. It should be easy to translate between VB and LB. Pooh Bear Here is a link that might be useful: Liberty Basic

The public libraries in my area have shelf after shelf of language learning materials including audio materials and workbooks. You can pick and choose which "system" you like best or try several. I've lived abroad and I'm capable in several languages. I've been exposed to many different theories and approaches along the way. While immersion can be the most rapid approach, my experience would suggest that what will make the biggest difference is YOU. Just like learning to play a musical instrument, you need to spend the time and fight through the frustration until it starts to make sense. There's simply no substitute for time and perseverance. It's very do-able and the rewards are immeasurable. Good luck.

Kkny is right that knowing English will help him out in the long run - multilingualism is a wonderful asset!! Young kids respond to tone of voice and body language more than actual words, so it's lucky that he's so young! Spend lots of time on the floor playing with him, make sure the keep your voice relaxed and friendly (since he doesn't know what you're saying, loud or cranky tones could be misinterpreted), do silly things and make silly faces to make him laugh... and ask if you can provide snacks or meals sometimes and help at bathtime (kids trust the person who gives them food and cares for their basic essential needs) I have a friend who teaches English in Japan and mostly works with young kids (18mos to 5 yrs). She was telling me how they teach by play with the little ones - lots of narration while they play (the truck goes up the road! my hands are on my head!) and the kids are mostly responding to the tone of voice and the the fun they're having, but are picking up English as they go. You can get him to help you learn his language is his mom asks him to tell the words for toys and foods etc. That might help him feel involved with your learning process and build some of the trust you'd like.

Too well I remember the attacks on Jane Goodall when her first research studies from Gombe were mentioned in the press and in the news. You would have tought she was Sheitan himself. Well, some people still do.