|
|
MauritiusToday.com - Shopping Mall - Fluenz Spanish 1+2 Learning Suite Windows, Including DVDs, Audio CDs, Podcasts, and Fluenz Navigator. Next-Generation Spanish Learning Software
|
List Price: $338.00
Our Price: $323.00
Your Save: $ 15.00 ( 4% )
Availability: N/A
Manufacturer: Fluenz
|
Average Customer Rating: 
|
|
|
|
|
Binding: DVD-ROM
Brand: Fluenz
EAN: 0804879101383
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
Format: CD-ROM
Label: Fluenz
Manufacturer: Fluenz
Platform: Windows Vista
Publisher: Fluenz
Studio: Fluenz
|
|
|
Features
|
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
|
|
|
|
|
|
Editorial Reviews:
|
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.
|
|
|
|
Spotlight customer reviews:
|
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good for Those Who Know Nothing
Comment: I'm only up to lesson 11 but am learning Spanish faster than I ever thought possible. I knew NO Spanish, and was very mediocre at French in HS >30 years ago. The emphasis on listening and speaking is just what I needed, as this was the most difficult for me.
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Good but has many usability flaws
Comment: I purchased this after trying out the free web-based demo. The product seemed to match the way in which I prefer to learn a language, ie, start making sentences right away while simultaneously learning new vocabulary. The exercises themselves are terrific and the "tutor" is great. However, this product has MANY usability issues which, for me, rate this product a HUGE disappointment. For starters, there is no way to run this on just a portion of your computer screen. You are either running Fluenz full screen mode or you aren't, so good luck trying to multitask or monitor any other applications.
Also, there is no way to install this on your PC - you MUST have the DVD loaded in your DVD drive to run the software. Not a deal killer but very inconvenient.
Thirdly, there is absolutely no way to "bookmark" your current location within the lessons. As such, each time you start the software you have to find the lesson number you were last in (and they aren't named, they are simply numbered) and then you need to page through the individual "workout" sections within the lesson to find the last page you left off on. This is very cumbersome and certainly not what I expected given the $300+ price tag of the software.
Finally, the "record" function within the "Speaking" lessons does not work at all on my Vista computer. The microphone installed on the machine (it is a brand new HP) works fine with every other application I have, including some e-media music software. For some reason, Fluenz can't seem to produce the sound from the microphone, even though the software itself is obviously picking up the signal from the microphone as evidenced by the on-screen sound level indicator. Support from Fluenz was completely useless on this - no explanation, no suggestions once they learned that the microphone works just fine with everything else on my PC. So I'm giving up and sending this back for a refund. No point in keeping a language learning product when one of its primary features doesn't even work!!!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Slick packaging
Comment: I just started using it but Fluenz seems to fill gaps that other programs miss. I am not a beginner but have had trouble becoming fluent. I think Fluenz is the key. I will have to use it a bit more before making final judgment.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great for Beginners!!!
Comment: This course is great for anyone who has never had Spanish lessons and for anyone who is interested in not only speaking Spanish but also reading and writing Spanish. The exercises are great for reinforcement including the exercise that allows you to actually record your pronunciation.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Fabulous program & great service!
Comment: My husband and I have tried to learn Spanish a number of times over the years. We'd start out in a class and end up dropping it partially through the course. We've both stuck with the Fluenz system and learned more in the first few lessons than years of attempting to learn using other methods.
I find the Fluenz method/program actually FUN and look forward to each session. I like to do one a day although they recommend twice a week. (I go back and review lessons too.)
Sitting in a classroom and suffering through listening to several other people reciting and trying to learn Spanish used to drive me CRAZY! Now I have my own personal tutor and I love it!
My husband accidentally messed up one of the disks and it couldn't be played. He emailed the Fluenz folks with our purchase info and problem explanation. We got a replacement disk in the mail 2 days later!
I can't say enough good things about this package. It was money very well spent.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
