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Software: Fluenz French 1+2 Learning Suite Mac, Including DVDs, Audio CDs, Podcasts, and Fluenz Navigator. Next Generation French Learning Software

Fluenz French 1+2 Learning Suite Mac, Including DVDs, Audio CDs, Podcasts, and Fluenz Navigator. Next Generation French Learning Software

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Manufacturer: Fluenz
Binding: DVD-ROM
Publisher: Fluenz
Label: Fluenz

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Features for Fluenz French 1+2 Learning Suite Mac, Including DVDs, Audio CDs, Podcasts, and Fluenz Navigator. Next Generation French Learning Software:

We custom made Fluenz French 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 French anywhere.
To create a live learning environment, similar to what you are used to in a classroom, language tutor Sonia Gil guides you on full motion 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 French, 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 French 1 and Fluenz French 2 DVD-ROMs for your computer (Mac OS X 10.3 and above, running great on Tiger and Leopard), two audio CDs and exclusive, downloadable podcasts for additional training, and the handy Fluenz Navigator for on-the-go referencing of important words and phrases.

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Editorial Review
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 French 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 French. 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 French all by yourself. 2) It's easier to learn French by starting out in English. French 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 French. 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 French grammar and syntax to that of English, rather than trying to understand French grammar with French logic. 3) It's best to learn the most relevant words in French 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.
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Customer Reviews

Solid, Step by Step French

2008-05-26
I'm going to France in a couple months and so I decided to look into learning a bit of the language. I ended up choosing Fluenz French. I've been using it for a while on my white Macbook running Leopard.

OVERVIEW
The program has 60 sessions, and each session begins with an introduction from the teacher, followed by a conversation between two native speakers. These conversations are what introduce the new material that will be learned in that session, and since Fluenz makes its programs for traveling adults, these conversations always involve some type of really practical situation that you're probably going to face in France. After the conversation, the teacher returns to explain all the new things that you just heard. And then comes your opportunity to practice. Fluenz French has a lot of different exercises that allow you to practice your reading, writing, listening and even speaking abilities (you record your own voice and compare it to native speakers). At the end, the teacher comes back to wrap up the session. Again, this structure is consistent throughout all 60 sessions.

METHODOLOGY
The program believes in using a lot of English throughout. The video teacher therefore translates all new words into English, and explains all the new concepts in English as well. These explanations are done by comparing English to French, which means everything is seen through a familiar perspective. Because French gets complicated rather quickly with many rules and exceptions and issues with verb agreements and such, seeing it all in English is helpful. As I said before, after the teacher explains all the new material for the session, you start practicing it by doing a series of exercises--13 in total for most sessions. These exercises allow you to write your own sentences, practice again by going from French to English and back again, transcribe sentences that you hear in French, record your own voice in order to compare your pronunciation to that of native speakers.

EXTRAS
The program comes with two audio CDs that cover the same material as in the computer program, and a little booklet to help you out in France with familiar phrases.

CONCLUSION
After working with the program I can say that I feel very comfortable with the basic concepts of the French language, that I feel like I can approach different kinds of conversations and handle them well, that I have a lot of confidence. The program is hard and requires a lot of work, but the video teacher is good at keeping you on track and giving you energy every time you needed.