Babbel Learn Languages

Users with a paid subscription are granted access to a wide variety of features: A choice of 14 language studies; Short and compact lessons that take 10-15 minutes; Interesting and educational texts; Review Manager, a feature allowing you to review and return to studied material; Pronunciation improvement through speech recognition software; Interactive functions for testing and improvement purposes; Extensive vocabulary lists; Widgets and notifications for tracking progress; Synchronization between multiple devices; Tailored material based on fluency level.

Design 10/10

Babbel has a smooth and clean interface that works well with most features. The Babbel interface is divided into several sections, and all the main options are quite visible and easy to access. Given the substantial size of icons, navigation does not pose any difficulty.

Usability 9/10

This application has undergone many updates and revisions, culminating in a smooth user experience. There are a few minor bugs that have not been rooted out yet which pertain to audio recordings and voice recognition.

Cross-platform functionality 10/10

When it comes to mobile devices, Babbel is available on Android and iOS and is compatible with an overwhelming majority of modern devices. It is also praised for its synchronization features, allowing a single learning experience on multiple devices.

In-app purchases

This app offers a free first lesson, but access to the full list of features is only granted through paid subscription. Users can choose a language and subscribe for programs between one month and one year in length.

Conclusion

There was a time when learning a language required specialized books, teachers, and classrooms, but applications like Babbel now shatter these expectations.  Babbel can be taken along on all of your travels and day-to-day errands, with lessons squeezed in when the time is convenient.  For a relatively low price, users are offered a treasure trove of knowledge and proficiency that can be plundered at the rate their heart desires.