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Fluenz Version F2: Spanish 1 (Win/Mac) with software DVD, audio CD, podcasts, and Navigator. Learn Spanish with the latest upgrade.

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4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

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  • Platform:    Windows XP / Vista, Mac
  • Media: DVD-ROM

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Product Features

  • 30 sessions of up to two and one-half hours each -- the most comprehensive software application covering the first level of Spanish anywhere. Fluenz Spanish 1 will guide you in English through the challenges of Spanish with a proven system.
  • Language tutor Sonia Gil guides you on video every step of the way, recreating a one-on-one tutoring experience, utilizing explanations in English, placing you in real-world contexts, and immersing you in the culture.
  • Fluenz blends beautiful full-motion video with a range of engaging, interactive workouts to improve your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills -- including a recording engine to perfect your accent.
  • Fluenz's unique approach is currently being used by elite units of the US Navy, senior personnel at the UN and UNICEF, executives of Fortune 500 companies, and students at Harvard Business School and other leading universities.
  • Includes the Fluenz Spanish 1 DVD-ROM, an audio CDs for additional learning (featuring Hollywood star Edgar Ramirez!), exclusive, downloadable podcasts for further practice, and the handy Fluenz Navigator for on-the-go referencing of important words and phrases.

Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 5 x 5 x 5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
  • ASIN: B000WHBK00
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: September 27, 2007
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #664 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
    #12 in  Software > Education & Reference > Foreign Languages > Spanish & Portuguese
    #69 in  Software > Language & Travel

Product Description

Product Description

Discover Spanish through the magic of a great teacher

Fluenz Spanish is based on three principles:

1) There's no substitute for a great tutor. It's often difficult to motivate yourself to learn a language on your own. Having a teacher to challenge and inspire you, while explaining exactly how the language works, makes all the difference.
2) The best way for adults to learn Spanish is with explanations in English. For example, it is impossible to understand the difference between the critical Spanish verbs "ser" and "estar" without a clear explanation in English. With Fluenz, a real tutor guides you in English along a path specifically designed for Spanish.
3) It's best to learn the most relevant words in Spanish right away. Fluenz has you handling a wide range of real-world situations right from the start.

Fluenz Spanish 1

From beginning to end the program has been designed to help learners engage in the most common interactions, ask all sorts of questions, and understand and give directions. In 30 full sessions with nearly a hundred videos, Fluenz Spanish 1 builds the foundations of the language while working out with situations in restaurants, hotels, airports, stores, subway stations, taxi cabs, and while on the phone. br/>
Because the program has been specifically designed for adults and teens, additional emphasis is placed on those areas which English speakers find difficult: masculine/feminine endings, key pronunciation issues, and the challenging verb To Be.

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51 of 53 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very effective way to learn basic Spanish, September 27, 2007
By Dr. C. A. Holland (Columbia, MO, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fluenz Version F2: Spanish 1 (Win/Mac) with software DVD, audio CD, podcasts, and Navigator. Learn Spanish with the latest upgrade. (DVD-ROM)
I did a formal review of the Fluenz Mandarin program and have had the opportunity to use the Spanish software before its official release. Fluenz Spanish 1 is designed for beginners (teens and up) who want to develop a good foundation before pursuing more advanced Spanish study or who simply want to be able to communicate on a basic level in Spanish. Familiarity with the Spanish language is an increasingly important skill in the US and it's very useful that Fluenz has come out with such a comprehensive intro-level Spanish course.

Like previous offerings from Fluenz, the Spanish program uses an elegant modern aesthetic, relying on the latest flash technology for video sessions and "workouts." The Fluenz learning system is unique in its use of an on-screen tutor who guides users on video throughout the program and its practice of "leveraging" your knowledge of English to help you learn Spanish faster. The developers have kept the same types of challenging exercises used in the Mandarin version, but have enhanced the crispness of audio and video and made the interface more user-friendly by allowing easier navigation through the many program components. I encountered somewhat awkward navigation with the Mandarin program, but this has been fixed in the Spanish software.

The program is divided into 30 sessions, each of which opens with tutor Sonia Gil, one of the developers of the program, who explains all content for the lesson and relates personal stories about the trials and tribulations of learning Spanish. After Sonia's introduction, there is a conversation which can be followed with or without subtitles (in English and/or Spanish). Next, Sonia comes back for the heart of the lesson, where she thoroughly breaks down every word and expression from the conversation, relating English and Spanish usage straightforwardly and effectively.

After Sonia's "breakdown," the session finishes with a series of interactive workouts designed to review the material from the lesson and help the user absorb it. There are at least 10 types of workouts by my count, covering (in various combinations) vocabulary, listening comprehension, writing, reading, and speaking. These range from simple exercises asking you to write the word you hear spoken to more complex matching games and voice recording. Each workout has its own color scheme for easier navigation if you want to jump to a specific type of exercise. The recording device in the Spanish program is similar to the one used in the Mandarin software, allowing the learner to record and compare her or his Spanish with that of native speakers. This device first covers simple phrases, and then offers you the opportunity to insert yourself into a conversation. After the completion of the review workouts, Sonia comes back to summarize and conclude the session.

There are a number of Spanish learning programs on the market, but few if any can match Fluenz in quality and visual attractiveness. The personal touch of having an on-screen tutor really stands out and the software feels like it was tailor-made for Spanish rather than taken from a generic mold. Given the price, I would have liked to have seen a more advanced voice recognition device (this feature is unchanged from earlier Fluenz software), but overall the Fluenz program is a refreshing new inclusion in the world of Spanish learning software.
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31 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The best software for learning Spanish, October 2, 2007
This review is from: Fluenz Version F2: Spanish 1 (Win/Mac) with software DVD, audio CD, podcasts, and Navigator. Learn Spanish with the latest upgrade. (DVD-ROM)
I checked out the demo for the Spanish 1 program on the Fluenz website. Very impressive! The program just came out but it looks extremely thorough and I really like the instruction from a video tutor. Also very well designed visually. I have done a good deal of research in the last couple weeks and Fluenz is by far the most complete Spanish learning program I have come across (and there are many!). It makes sense to buy from Amazon, as you get a discount from the Fluenz website price. I am very happy that I took the time to find Fluenz instead of just going with one of the bigger companies. Full recommendation!
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Product, February 11, 2008
This review is from: Fluenz Version F2: Spanish 1 (Win/Mac) with software DVD, audio CD, podcasts, and Navigator. Learn Spanish with the latest upgrade. (DVD-ROM)
Usually a few lessons into any self-teaching language tool, I get bored and give up. Fluenz has done something unheard of, which is not only keeping me on pace, but to look forward to doing so. Every day, or every other day, I can't wait to spend an hour or so in finishing the next lesson and build my comprehension using a variety of learning techniques to hit the concepts home. I really appreciate the fact that there are small teaching segments throughout a lesson that firstly prepare you early in the lesson, and finally summarize what you are learning at the end.

I also love the fact that it's not simply trying to get you to the point where you can only interact in ONE particular situation, such as in a restaurant, or coffee shop. While practically tricking the user, it feels covert in the way they teach you how to conjugate (Scary word) verbs, and teach you gender recognition of nouns. I do have some very basic learning of academic Spanish and French that I had learned in the past, and I will say this blows those styles away.

I'm very happy Amazon picked up this product and will recommend it to all who are interested in learning from scratch. I'm so motivated to learn Spanish through Fluenz that I may even order the Manderin set in the near future.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Very pleased so far
I got Fluenz Spanish 1 about 6 weeks ago and so far I'm very pleased. It is easy to use, the support people are extremely helpful and friendly (I called once to asked about a... Read more
Published 8 days ago by Becki Hein

5.0 out of 5 stars Yes you CAN

I have quite a poor memory, and have proven that many times in my life!
So I was not very confident I would get far, but it is going muy bueno! Read more
Published 7 months ago by R44chopper

5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended
Fluenz is like a real classroom with an on-screen teacher who is a native Spanish speaker. Although I think there is room for improvement in the usability of the Fluenz interface,... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Michael Loader

5.0 out of 5 stars Works for Travel
A trip to Barcelona prompted me to review of Spanish language learning programs and purchase of Fluenz Spanish 1. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Richard O. Maschmeyer

5.0 out of 5 stars Impressed with Fluenz
I'm enjoying the interactive use of Fluenz Spanish 1. I have tried to learn Spanish for many years on and off and am finally getting it. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Skinpro

5.0 out of 5 stars Very effective a fun
I got this system to brush up on my Spanish before visits to Spanish-speaking countries. The narration is the unique aspect to their methods. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Fairfax John

5.0 out of 5 stars Great program
This may be the best program for learning a language. It's simple, yet very thorough. I will be going through each lesson a few times to really get it down. THANKS FLUENZ!
Published 11 months ago by T. Thomas

4.0 out of 5 stars The way to learn Spanish
I did the research and purchases the product...Very intelligent in design and I am moving into the realm of limited speaking Spanish after just lesson # 4. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Paul J. West

4.0 out of 5 stars A great language software experience
I was a bit skeptical about my ability to stick with learning a new language on my own, since I'd previously tried a cheapie software package to learn Swedish to little effect. Read more
Published 19 months ago by G. Peterson

5.0 out of 5 stars Fluenz is just the ticket
After reviewing quite a few spanish language learning programs, I settled on Fluenz. The reason I like this product so much is that it is teaching me the way I tend to learn. Read more
Published 20 months ago by M. Williams

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