I tend to disagree. It works in a sense that it can take a person with no knowledge of the syntax and flow of a language and remove some of the fear of getting

I tend to disagree. It works in a sense that it can take a person with no knowledge of the syntax and flow of a language and remove some of the fear of getting started. I think it is a great non-intimidating way to get an overview of a language. Yes, they are going to need more instruction, but it's a start.