Ultima Learn Spanish Software Reviews

Fluenz Spanish

The makers of Fluenz focused on creating a one-on-one learning experience by including video of a private tutor to teach each lesson. Then the program works on memory retention by offering a series of increasingly difficult activities, culminating in a full conversation that you can participate in.

You will began learning words like "cell phone" or "hotel", which are more likely to be used when travelling, rather than the basic words "cat" and "dog" which you learn in the first lesson of every other learn spanish programs.

Fluenz doesn’t contain all the word tools as other programs do, and is barely offering a simple glossary of common Spanish words. But the learning experience is very well thought out and you won't even need a dictionary or a translation tool.

You will be offered a series of lessons with video instruction and activities in each one. You are able to begin at whatever level you feel comfortable with and move freely throughout the lessons, making Fluenz great for people who learn at different speeds or have some previous Spanish education..

But Fluenz does fall slightly short in that they do not provide extra material or lessons on the website, which many other programs include in order to expand the content and give you more to practice with. This doesn’t make Fluenz deficient, but it does limit the scope of the program.

Another negative aspect is that Fluezn Spanish is lacking of additional internet resources and a PocketPC/MP3 Player version of the program, which many users consider it a valuable feature.

Despite these small deficiencies, Fluenz Spanish still remains one of the best choices for learning Spanish, and it deserves the #2 spot in our review.

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Features:

• 2 DVD-ROMs with the Fluenz Spanish 1+2 software. These DVD-ROMs will run on either G4 / Intel Macs or Windows XP / Vista depending on the version you purchase.
• 2 CD-ROMs with audio exercises that can be played on a stereo, in your car, or copied to an iPod or other MP3 player. These audio exercises supplement the DVD-ROM sessions.
• A Fluenz Navigator booklet that contains key survival words and phrases from Fluenz Spanish 1.
• A Fluenz brochure.
• An instruction and trouble-shooting User's Guide for the Fluenz Spanish 1+2 application.
• A lot of good energy from the people who made it, packed it, and sent it to you

Requirements:

• Windows XP Service Pack 2 or Vista
• 300 MHz Pentium II or better; 128 MB available RAM; 170 MB disk space for minimum install of all components (up to 946 MB to run without the CDs);
• 8 MB video card with support for High Color or True Color settings and at least 800 x 600 resolution
• DirectX 6.1a; sound card; speakers; microphone for recording; Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher
• DVD-ROM drive

Summary:

Best Price: 198.00$