Fluenz Spanish 1+2 Learning Suite Windows, Including DVDs, Audio CDs, Podcasts, and Fluenz Navigator. Next-Generation Spanish Learning Software From:Fluenz
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Binding: DVD-ROM
Brand: Fluenz
EAN: 0804879101383
Format: CD-ROM
Height: 500 hundredths-inches
Length: 500 hundredths-inches
Weight: 81 hundredths-pounds
Width: 500 hundredths-inches
Label: Fluenz
Manufacturer: Fluenz
Packaged Height: 630 hundredths-inches
Packaged Length: 690 hundredths-inches
Packaged Weight: 140 hundredths-pounds
Packaged Width: 650 hundredths-inches
Platform: Windows Vista
Platform: Windows XP
Publisher: Fluenz
Studio: Fluenz
Feature:
- 60 sessions of up to two and one-half hours each--the most comprehensive software application covering the first and second levels of Spanish anywhere
- Language tutor Sonia Gil guides you on video every step of the way to create a live, classroom-style learning environment
- Fluenz leverages your knowledge of English to accelerate your learning of Spanish, with an emphasis on those words you are most likely to use
- Next-generation platform blends beautiful full motion video with engaging, interactive workouts, including voice recording so you can compare your accent to native speech
- Includes Fluenz Spanish 1 and Fluenz Spanish 2 DVD-ROMs, two audio CDs for additional training and the handy Fluenz Navigator for on-the-go referencing of important words and phrases
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:
 Won't work unless DVD is in Computer, 2009-01-03
I had high hopes for Fluenz. I dislike Rosetta Stone and I really hoped for a better alternative.
I use a laptop and only a laptop - and I travel a lot. I want to install software on my computer; I don't want to carry a stack of DVD's everywhere I go.
Fluenx cannot be installed, period. They say it is designed like a video game - to be used only from the disk. You must carry the DVD's to use it. Bad idea, Fluenz - this is not a Nintendo game, it is computer software that should be installed to a computer . . . not carried around in the form of four disks.
Of course, there are other options such as creating a software/daemon-based DVD drive but I didn't buy Fluenz to then have to buy & install more stuff only to make it work.
Back to Rosetta Stone - which is computer software, not a video game.
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