Software : Fluenz Spanish 1+2 Learning Suite Windows, Including DVDs, Audio CDs, Podcasts, and Fluenz Navigator. Next-Generation Spanish Learning Software
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from: Fluenz
Binding: DVD-ROM
Brand: Fluenz
EAN: 0804879101383
Format: DVD-ROM
Label: Fluenz
Manufacturer: Fluenz
Publisher: Fluenz
Sales Rank: 905
Studio: Fluenz
Features:- We custom made Fluenz Spanish as language learners who knew there had to be a better way. With 60 sessions of up to two and one-half hours each, this is the most comprehensive software application covering the first and second levels of Spanish anywhere.
- To create a live learning environment, similar to what you are used to in a classroom, language tutor Sonia Gil guides you on full motion video every step of the way.
- Adults do not learn in the same way as children; we need to use the rules of languages we know to learn other languages. Fluenz leverages your knowledge of English to accelerate your learning of Spanish, with an emphasis on those words you are most likely to use.
- A next-generation platform blends beautiful full motion video with engaging, interactive workouts, including voice recording so you can compare your accent to native speech.
- Included are the Fluenz Spanish 1 and Fluenz Spanish 2 DVD-ROMs for your computer (Windows XP / Vista), two audio CDs for additional training (featuring Vantage Point star Edgar Ramirez and the voice of HBO Latin America Ivan Loscher), and the handy Fluenz Navigator for on-the-go referencing of important words and phrases.
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Product Description:
Fluenz is a software company founded by a group of passionate language learners who felt there had to be a better way. We believe in the power of one-on-one tutoring, so our technology is geared towards bringing real life instruction to the computer. In our Spanish application, language tutor Sonia Gil guides you throughout the program, blending full motion video explanations in English with a series of highly engaging workouts, helping you to understand and speak relevant Spanish. The Fluenz system follows three clear principles: 1) We learn best when we have a teacher. It's often difficult to motivate yourself to learn on your own. By bringing a tutor to the computer, we explain all concepts in a sensible way and you don't have to tackle Spanish all by yourself. 2) It's easier to learn Spanish by starting out in English. Contrary to what you might think, Spanish is a tough langauge to learn and we are able to progress much faster by leveraging our knowledge of English to help us learn Spanish. In fact, modern linguistics tells us that as adults, we need to use the tools of the language we already know and apply them to learning a new language. With Fluenz, you learn first in English and relate basic Spanish grammar and syntax to that of English, rather than trying to understand Spanish grammar with Spanish logic. 3) It's best to learn the most relevant words in Spanish right away. You need to start learning the words and structures that will allow you to communicate the most in the least amount of time, taking into consideration which words are easier to remember for English speakers, which expressions make the most logical sense to us, and which are most useful--'cell phone' instead of 'red apple.' Being able to communicate right away in simple ways requires relevant learning. And, with 13 types of workouts covering verbal expression and comprehension, as well as reading and writing, you practice and internalize what you learn in the video lessons.
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - Fluenz and Rosetta
After working for several months with Rosetta Stone I decided to give Fluenz a try. There seems to be a bit of an argument between these two so I figured I could benefit by standing on solid middle ground. Truth is, there is such middle ground, but also both products are opposed to each other in many respects. By this I mean that I have profited from learning with both, but because they are so different. These are the highlights of my experience:
1. Rosetta Stone will bombard you with ... Read More
Rating: - Fluenz Spanish 1 & 2
Fluenz Spanish 1+2 Windows, Next-Generation Spanish Language Learning Software
I loved this product. I looked at Rosetta and although it was a good product, for the price and lessons, Fluenz Rocked! I went to Fluenz web site and did a practice lesson. It wasn't a two second lesson, but really showed me what the learning was like. It fit my learning style and I saw how easy it was to learn. I am sold on their process. I had no problems loading it on Windows Vista and I love the practice ... Read More
Rating: - Fluenz delivers
Fluenz Spanish 1+2 Windows, Next-Generation Spanish Language Learning Software
I had high school Spanish more than 50 years ago, but never managed to say anything more complicated than "Where's the bathroom?". I've averaged one lesson per day for the past 19 days since receiving Fluenz and last night ordered, commented on and paid for an entire meal - in Spanish - at a Mexican restaurant.
Fluenz is a little different from other language programs I've read about: There is no ... Read More
Rating: - A great product
I am a Roman Catholic seminarian and my bishop is sending me to Mexico to learn some Spanish. Since I didn't know any Spanish (I've studied French, Hebrew, and a little Latin), I wanted to buy something to help me learn a little before I arrived in Mexico. Boy was I glad when I got this! The lessons are very managable, and I could even go through a couple lessons a day if I worked hard at it and had enough time. After a brief introduction to each lesson, a dialogue is heard between two people using ... Read More
Rating: - Finally
In an age of shorter attention spans and increasing demands from technology, it's not clear why language software hasn't kept up with the times. The established products seem to have been developed by old school academicians that focus on pounding vcabulary into your heads with repetition (ie. Rosetta Stone). Amazingly, technology is not used to their advantage. Given what's happened in other education segments, the gaming industry, and the use of handheld devices, not to mention the demand for language ... Read More
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