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Fluenz Italian Level 1
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Product Features
- We custom made Fluenz Italian 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 Italian anywhere.
- To create a live learning environment, similar to what you are
used to in a classroom, language tutor Sonia Gil guides you on 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 uses
your knowledge of English as leverage for accelerating your learning
of Italian, 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 Italian 1 and 2 DVD-ROMs for your computer
(Mac OS X 10.3 and above, running great on Tiger and Leopard), two
audio CDs for additional training, and the handy Fluenz Navigator for
on-the-go referencing of important words and phrases.
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Product Description
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 Italian 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 Italian. 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 Italian all by yourself. 2) It's easier to learn Italian by
starting out in English. Italian is a tough langauge to learn and we are
able to progress much faster by using our knowledge of English as leverage
for helping us learn Italian. 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 Italian grammar and syntax to that of English, rather than
trying to understand Italian grammar with Italian logic. 3) It's best to
learn the most relevant words in Italian 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.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Strongly recommended!, September 25, 2008
By |
M.
Zuloaga (New York, NY) |
I did the Fluenz Mandarin course last year, was impressed with the program,
and then spent two succesful weeks in Harbin for work (btw, Harbin prides itself
with speaking the best Mandarin in China). Because Italian has been my life-long
unfulfilled passion, I didn't hesitate to buy Italian 1 when I first saw it.
Seeing that Italian 2 just came out, I decided to put in an order, but also to
write this review as there are no others yet. This small company is doing an
admirable job and everyone should know about it.
These have been my impressions of Fluenz Italian so far:
1. The teacher in the box concept, and the charismatic Sonia, continue to be the
hallmark of Fluenz. She is there at every step anticipating the typical
questions an English speaker is bound to have when faced with the many rules and
issues in Italian. I've been listening to the language for decades during my
many visits there, and I actually know many words, but from words to phrases
there is a path--and she shows the way in a gentle, reassuring way.
2. The approach is slow and deliberate, and Italian has enough complexity in the
way sentences are formed that this pays off. Every single word taught is
immediately useful in the building of bigger sentences so that nothing is
wasted.
3. In between the tutorial and a final video, there are many workouts that seem
simple at first, but reveal themselves as quite ingenious as you go through the
process. All the workouts in a given session cover the material offered in that
session, as well as everything learned up to then, and as you practice writing,
reading, listening and recording your own voice, the connections really come
alive. Just as if you were building a jigsaw puzzle, things get easier as the
pieces fall into place
4. The actual presentation is very appealing and helps your learning. The video
has excellent quality, and the photographic tour of Italy makes the process
inpiring.
5. The last point would be the evident passion for, and knowledge of Italy
displayed throughout the video tutorials, and in the choice of material learned.
Every video explanation comes with cultural and personal context showing much
love and dedication for the subject matter. Having completed the Mandarin
course, it is evident that the choice of vocab is very specific both to Italian
culture, and the realities of English speaking learning Italian.
All in all a welcome addition, and one I believe clearly stands out so I put in
my strong recommendation.
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