Visual basic 2005 for begineers ?

Question

i am thinking to start learning VB 2005 as i want to start programming. i have seen VB 2005 and its always my dream to learn VB 2005 properly. now the thing is i dont know anything about programming at all. some people told me you cant learn vb 2005 directly you have to learn some languages like vb 6 or c or c ++ before start learning VB 2005. i need proper guidance what is the reality weather i can learn directly VB 2005 or i have to learn few languages before ?
looking for good suggetions.