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| Fluenz Spanish 1+2 Learning Suite Windows, Including DVDs, Audio CDs, Podcasts, and Fluenz Navigator. Next-Generation Spanish Learning Software | 
 enlarge | From: Fluenz
Category: Software
List Price: $357.00
Buy New: $323.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 1098
Format: Cd-rom
Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows Xp
Media: DVD-ROM
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 5 x 5 x 5
UPC: 804879101383
EAN: 0804879101383
ASIN: B0010YBZ1I
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Good for Those Who Know Nothing October 5, 2008
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.
Painless and fun way to learn a foreign languange October 5, 2008
I am currently using Fluenz to learn Italian and am really enjoying the experience. The approach to teaching help you learn effortlessly! Will try for other languages!
 Good but has many usability flaws September 30, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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!!!
Slick packaging September 16, 2008
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.
Great for Beginners!!! September 15, 2008
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.
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