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Author: Jenna Vasquez

LAST UPDATED: February 17th, 2022

Babbel is a language learning platform and app that was launched in 2007. It offers instruction in more than 10 languages and focuses on getting learners ready for real-world conversations. It uses speech recognition technology, just like Duolingo and Rosetta stone to help you learn proper pronunciation.

Lessons are 10–15 minutes each and meant to fit in with your busy schedule. Babbel is accessible online or via Android and iOS apps.

You can login and try the first lesson for free, but after that you need to subscribe for more access. There are several subscription options:

  • Monthly — $12.95
  • Quarterly — $26.85
  • Semi-annually — $44.70
  • Annually — $83.40

There is a 20-day money-back guarantee with any subscription purchase. Users can login with Facebook or Google for easy access.

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abw fsu Tallahassee, FL

I tried Babbel when I was looking for an alternative for DuoLingo, but I wasn't all that impressed with the app. Their content is unique for each language offered, meaning that Babbel has varied quality/quantity of language content. I was refreshing my Spanish and attempting to learn Swahili. I found that Babbel had better quality and quantity of lessons for Spanish, because it's so popular, versus a less popular language like Swahili. I liked my Spanish lessons, but I wish they had better material for languages that aren't as common.

5 years ago

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Brooklyn Jensen Provo, UT

This would be a good app to start learning a language from. However, it feels like it is more geared towards beginners. Even after answering a question saying that I speak some Spanish, the app had me start with some super basic things such as how to say hello, yes, and other similar things.

5 years ago

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Aallen Katy, TX

We tried using this app for our Europe trip. It was not as good as another app we were using. It was harder to progress through the levels with basic language. I have noticed there is an upgrade & it looks to have really improved.

5 years ago Edited September 14, 2021

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Rocio Diaz Tallahassee, FL

Can become expensive fast. However, they are a great way to learn different languages in a more "serious" setting than competitors such as Duolingo. Would recommend.

4 years ago

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Charlotte P Herriman, UT

My husband gifted me with a year of Babbel to learn some more German. I have used Duolingo in the past and found that I like the interaction I get with Duolingo over Babbel. Babbel does have the online classes with experts, it's rather expensive though for someone like me who can only use it when I have a spare moment, which isn't very often. I feel like I didn't get the money's worth. I was able to learn some new words, and you can review the lessons your learned once your membership is done. I just don't like having to pay yearly for this, and the lifetime membership is out of the budget.

4 years ago