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Jun 21, 2014 - 01:47 PM
Several people, including me, have expressed interest in a more advanced Spanish course. It seems Fluenz is more interested in increasing the languages in their library than they are building a more advanced course.
That's a shame because I haven't been able to find an advanced computer based course. It seems the market is wide open for an enterprising company to fill the need.
That's a shame because I haven't been able to find an advanced computer based course. It seems the market is wide open for an enterprising company to fill the need.
Jun 21, 2014 - 02:46 PM
I hope that is not the case, but if that is, who better to fill the spot than Fluenz!
I'd really love Fluenz to really break down how to say things that you 'will' do, 'could' do, 'have been' doing... I've just touched the surface of all these unexplored tenses but I have dificulty remembering them.
I remember everything I've learned in Fluenz because it's so repetitive.
I'd really love Fluenz to really break down how to say things that you 'will' do, 'could' do, 'have been' doing... I've just touched the surface of all these unexplored tenses but I have dificulty remembering them.
I remember everything I've learned in Fluenz because it's so repetitive.
Jun 22, 2014 - 12:58 PM
Yes please!!! I'm already starting to play with other methods in order to add the subjunctive, imperative, future, etc.. i would rather stay with Fluenz!
Jun 24, 2014 - 09:26 PM
I 100% agree and have been pushing this for a long time. I have had no access learning Spanish with any program but Fluenz - and I've tried everything! - so I really wish there were more levels under development. Sadly, it seems this is not the case :(
Jun 25, 2014 - 12:50 AM
I would also like to see levels 6 - 10, but if not, there are really good reference materials out there. After level 5 of French, I plan on using "The Big Blue Book of French Verbs - 555 Fully Conjugated Verbs in All Tenses". It includes all of the tenses you would need, plus some literary ones you might not need. The verbs are identified as regular or irregular so it's really easy to learn the new tenses once you learn the endings. Irregular verbs will just have to be memorized. There are also examples of usage included, but it would be nice to have someone explain certain usage situations. The book also gives a nice description of the verb tenses at the beginning.
Jun 25, 2014 - 11:25 AM
I agree! I'm almost done, and while I have built a really solid foundation in Spanish, I would really like to build upon that with another few levels of Fluenz!
Jun 25, 2014 - 02:31 PM
I agree, Fluenz built a good foundation for me but I have to use other methods to continue. The subjunctive, conditional and perfect tenses seem to be everyday necessities. I just do a lot of online research, the site www.studyspanish.com is pretty good about introducing and explaining things. I also read books and articles is spanish, and look up words or phrases that I don't understand. Doing this daily really helps, it used to take me quite a while to read an article, but now I can get through one almost as quickly as if it were in english. Also try and watch tv or movies in spanish, with or without subtitles. If you can find a meetup conversation group in your area that is a tremendous help. That being said, if Fluenz developed a level 6-10 I would definitely buy it, but I understand it from the company's viewpoint too, they have to make a profit. I think learning languages for a lot of people is like going to the gym, it sounds good at the time but maybe 20% actually go very far with it. That would be possibly 80% less customoers buying their 6-10 product than the 1-5 product.
Jun 25, 2014 - 03:29 PM
I just found "show time" in spanish. I've only listened to the first 3 podcasts so far, but i've learned more about subjonctives in an hour and a half than ever before. The podcasts are free, you paid if you want the notes & additional material. http://radiolingua.com/2008/10/show-t... you can find them in podcast apps & itunes too. You problably need to have gone through at least level 4 of fluenz to be able to understand.
Jun 26, 2014 - 08:26 AM
Thank you Fabrice for sharing that info and link. I checked it out and I think that "Showtime Spanish" will be another good source for me continuing Spanish as I near the end of level 5. Also, their beginner series "Coffee Break" looks like it might compliment my Fluenz French [I am only beginning Fluenz level 2 at this point]
I am another Fluenz fan who would love to see a 6-10 in Spanish from Fluenz but I don't hold my breath. I agree with Jeff S about the limited number of people who actually pursue it that far and I understand why Fluenz would be hesitant to put the work into a program that has a much more limited market.
I am another Fluenz fan who would love to see a 6-10 in Spanish from Fluenz but I don't hold my breath. I agree with Jeff S about the limited number of people who actually pursue it that far and I understand why Fluenz would be hesitant to put the work into a program that has a much more limited market.
Jun 30, 2014 - 08:56 AM
FWIW....skype lessons with a native speaker abound and are and have been very helpful for me.