I really like VB for several reasons.
The syntax is easy to read
The intellisense drop-downs are a good memory jogger
I think the Object.Method, Object.Property syntax is clearer than other syntaxes
Starting from a position of not knowing anything, you can have results soonest.
There are tons, [u]tons</u> of places to get samples, help, etc.

And it is not [u]case sensitive</u>, relieving the new learner of that additional challenge.