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Fluenz is totally relevant to the real world.
Just thought I'd give Fluenz some major props. I just returned from a 3-week Rick Steves tour that covered several small towns and villages in Italy. Turns out, I was the only one in a group of about 24 who bothered to learn any Italian (I'm sad to say), and I was often called upon to help people with transactions. And even though my Fluenz lessons only went through Level 2, it amazed me how much of what I learned I was able to use. So, thanks, Fluenz. You made a great trip awesome!