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THE SOFTWARE: Fluenz and Rosetta Stone Totale.
DIFFERENCES IN APPROACHES: Rosetta Stone believes in fully immersing the student in the language, without using any English to explain phrases. Fluenz believes adults learn best when they can relate the grammar and syntax of a foreign language to the structure of the tongue they already know.”
THE VERDICT: Fluenz’s approach is much better. Hearing English while going through Italian words helps with learning and retention.”
From ABCNews.com, Associated Press Review, July 21, 21010.
Read the full review on ABCNews.com 
While there are a number of products available for learning Italian, we have chosen to compare ourselves with Rosetta Stone® because it is the best-known program with the widest distribution.
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| Video guidance throughout the program by an instructor | None | English-speaking tutor guides learners every step of the way |
| Explanations and comparisons in English | none | Over 170 explanatory videos and every single word translated throughout the program |
| Teaching philosophy | No English | Use English as leverage for learning Italian |
| Number of realistic conversations between native Italian speakers | 8 (milestones) | 56 |
| Total units/sessions | 32 + 8 milestones | 60 |
| Program designed for | Ages 6 and up | Adults and teens |
| Sessions specifically designed to help you ask for and give directions, order a meal, or make travel reservations | None | 30 |
| Instruction to help learners understand Italian contractions, conjugations, word order, feminine and masculine endings, and other often confusing issues for English speakers | None | Throughout video tutorials |
| Types of workouts | 4 | 13 |
| Length of study | 50 to 80 hours depending on your learning style | 150 hours depending on your learning style |
| English-Italian glossary | None | Available at all times in the program |
| Help | Only available online | Available at all times in the program |
| Travel aids | None | Fluenz Navigator included |
| Audio CDs | Yes | Yes |
| Software Media | CD-ROM (700 MB) | DVD-ROM (4.7 GB) |
| Online live support | None | Yes |
| Toll-free live support | Yes | Yes |
| Price | $409 | $357 |
| Free US Shipping | No | Yes, with USPS Priority Mail |
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