While there are a number of products available for learning Spanish, 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 250 explanatory videos and English translations of every new word |
| Teaching philosophy | No English | Use English as leverage for learning Spanish |
| Number of realistic conversations between native Spanish speakers | 12 (milestones) | 85 |
| Total units/sessions | 48 + 12 milestones | 90 |
| Program designed for | Ages 6 and up | Adults and teens |
| Sessions specifically designed to help you ask for and give directions, order at a restaurant, and make travel reservations | None | 31 |
| Instruction to help learners navigate verb conjugations, word order, feminine and masculine endings, verb complements, and other often confusing issues for English speakers | None | Throughout video tutorials |
| Types of workouts | 4 | 13 |
| Length of study | 75 to 120 hours depending on your learning style | 225 hours depending on your learning style |
| English-Spanish 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 |
| Downloadable podcasts | None | Yes |
| 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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