While there are a number of products available for learning Mandarin, we have chosen to compare ourselves with Rosetta Stone^® because it is the best-known program with the widest distribution.

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 210 explanatory videos and English translations of every new word
Specific instruction on Mandarin's four tone pronunciation	None	Throughout the program
Teaching philosophy	No English	Use English as leverage for learning Mandarin
Number of conversations between native Mandarin speakers	12 (milestones)	65
Total units/sessions	48 + 12 milestones	75
Program designed for	Ages 6 and up	Adults and teens
Sessions specifically designed to help you ask for directions, order a Chinese meal, make hotel reservations, or give instructions to a taxi driver	None	23
Types of workouts	4	13
Length of study	Up to 120 hours depending on your learning style	Up to 187 hours depending on your learning style
English-Mandarin 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 CD	Yes	Yes
Downloadable podcasts	None	Free podcasts available for all Fluenz Mandarin users
Software Media	CD-ROM (700 MB)	DVD-ROM (4.7 GB)
Online live support	None	Yes
Toll-free live support	Yes	Yes
Price	$539	$519
Free US Shipping	No	Yes, with USPS Priority Mail

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