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Fluenz Spanish 2 Language Instruction

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Fluenz Spanish was designed by a group of passionate language learners who sought a common sense approach to achieving realistic communication. Keeping in mind their own frustrations while learning Spanish with other programs, the Fluenz team built an immersive learning environment that takes advantage ... (continued)

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Fluenz Spanish was designed by a group of passionate language learners who sought a common sense approach to achieving realistic communication. Keeping in mind their own frustrations while learning Spanish with other programs, the Fluenz team built an immersive learning environment that takes advantage of the English learners already know in order to rapidly advance their knowledge of Spanish.

A teacher stands at the center of the program, guiding learners through classically structured sessions. Rather than being left on their own to figure out the fundamentals of Spanish grammar, the one-on-one tutoring format provides learners with the assistance they need to accelerate their understanding of the new language.

Fluenz Spanish 2 is built upon three principles:

1. A real on-screen teacher

It's tough to learn a language, especially on your own. Language tutor Sonia Gil explains all concepts in a sensible way so you don't have to tackle a new language all by yourself. Our belief in the importance of a teacher who has already learned what you are trying to understand really makes a difference when learning Spanish.

2. Using English to help learners reach Spanish fluency

Unlike children who soak up languages like a sponge, teens and adults can apply their knowledge of English to learn Spanish. Fluenz Spanish has found a path through the language that uses it's similarities with English grammar as leverage for accelerating the pace of learning.

3. Teaching important words right away

Learners need to start learning those few words and structures that will allow them 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, and which are most useful-"cell phone" and "the check please" instead of "red apple" or "boy eating."

Specifics

1. The first session of Spanish 2 begins with a review of present and future tense sentences, and introduces the simple past tense for the important and irregular verbs "to be" and "to go." This work is generally done in restaurant situations, providing the opportunity to expand upon the restaurant vocabulary established in Spanish 1.

2. Session four and those that follow shift the focus to planning trips. Extensive work is done on the verb "to need" and the Spanish expression for "I have to" is also introduced. Additionally, the powerful verb "to be able to" is practiced, along with more complex formulations of time. The combination of new verbs, tenses, vocabulary, and expressions result in a strong ability to describe and plan for one's needs to a high degree of specificity.

3. Building upon the foundation established thus far, the program moves on to a range of other activities, most notably office tasks and going out for entertainment. This involves a wide range of new vocabulary, as well as practice with directions.

4. Throughout Spanish 2, the tutor provides plenty of explanations on any irregular verb conjugations, and each session reinforces work already done forming sentences in past, present, and future tenses.

5. Between sessions 10 and 20, the ability to interact in a wide variety of situations and with different purposes expands dramatically. Situations revolving around restaurants, offices, entertainment, directions, and making plans see a strong increase in complexity, allowing for much more powerful and precise communication. Versatile new verbs and vocabulary are learned, and substantial work is done on comparatives and superlatives.

6. The second half of Spanish 2 also introduces the Spanish expression for "I like," which, in combination with an expanding vocabulary of descriptive adjectives, naturally leads to ever-more complex shopping interactions. And just in case, the program provides critical training on how to communicate with a doctor.

7. The final sessions of Spanish 2 take all the material learned over the course of the two levels and introduce it in new ways that allow for interacting with an even greater

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Every new word and grammar structure is explained in English, from a perspective that will make the most sense to English speakers who are learning Spanish.
Every new word and grammar structure is explained in English, from a perspective that will make the most sense to English speakers who are learning Spanish.
Fluenz Spanish focuses on the vocabulary and grammar most relevant to teens and adults who need to learn the language in order to use it in practical, real-world situations.
Fluenz Spanish focuses on the vocabulary and grammar most relevant to teens and adults who need to learn the language in order to use it in practical, real-world situations.
The Fluenz workouts train the learner's abilities in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Two of the workouts allow learners to record their own voice in order to compare their speech to that of a native speaker.
The Fluenz workouts train the learner's abilities in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Two of the workouts allow learners to record their own voice in order to compare their speech to that of a native speaker.
Fluenz users gain a deep understanding of how the various parts of Spanish sentences work together, allowing them to truly build their own sentences rather than just memorize a series of phrases.
Fluenz users gain a deep understanding of how the various parts of Spanish sentences work together, allowing them to truly build their own sentences rather than just memorize a series of phrases.