Duolingo vs Rosetta Stone vs Babbel (Which Language App Wins?)

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Duolingo vs Rosetta Stone vs Babbel (Which Language App Wins?). In this video, John from the TPI team compares three of the best language learning apps on the market in Babbel vs Duolingo and Babbel vs Rosetta Stone. Whether you're trying to learn Italian, French, Spanish, or German, these language programs are great options. John talks about what the learning framework behind these language program is all about. He also covers what the lessons are like from each company and what kind of drills/exercises there are that cover reading, writing, speaking and listening. Another topic of discussion includes grammar content and grammar instruction. Thanks for watching this language learning comparison video. Hopefully it helps you choose the right language course for your needs. Learning Russian, Chinese, or Japanese is difficult so it's important you select the best language program from the start. Best of luck.
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▬ VIDEO CHAPTERS ▬
0:00 - Introduction
0:59 - Rosetta Stone Overview
4:29 - Babbel Overview
7:59 - Duolingo Overview
5:10 - Verdict: Duolingo vs Rosetta Stone vs Babbel
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    @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
    • I am trying to learn portugese so that I can understand what the commentators are saying when I watch portugese football. Using Duolingo paid version, came here for a review of other possible solutions as I have yet to hear portugese football commentary say anything about "the cat plays piano" ;)

      @jambobwana6512@jambobwana6512 Жыл бұрын
    • Done

      @sockeyeowens@sockeyeowens Жыл бұрын
    • 👍

      @dougtredy856@dougtredy856 Жыл бұрын
    • Because I plan to do extended travel in South America next year, I want to learn Spanish

      @RicMoxley@RicMoxley10 ай бұрын
    • I suggest doing a periodic update of this video since these companies are always updating their methods and courses. I started using Duolingo because (it has a free version and) my granddaughter asked me to. She lasted less than a week. I'm approaching a year of having used it daily. To me, gamification is key. Also, for those using Duolingo the limit on how long you're able to use it can be bypassed (at least on the mobile version, I almost never use the actual website) by tapping the spot the heart counter occupies. It then gives you the chance to practice to earn hearts. I have used the app at times for 5-6 hours straight because of this feature. I also eliminate or lessen language learning "burnout" by switching languages at least once an hour or so. If I'm tired or frustrated with one language (Hebrew for example) I'll switch to another one. However..., I don't recommend more than one at a time until you achieve speaking fluency with one language other than your native tongue. This is so you have a structure of neurons built into your brain that is all ready for new language learning. If you do this, you will soon see the similarites in different languages as well as the differences and it should help in defining the hardest thing about language learning: the differing structural rules of grammar, etc for them. For example, some languages don't have articles like English does. Instead, they have suffixes that do the job of articles. So, for example, to say tea in Romanian is "ceai," but to say the tea is "ceaiul."

      @jchinckley@jchinckley8 ай бұрын
  • I have used Duolingo for many months and today added Babbel. I was pleasantly surprised at the depth of understanding I gained after only 15 minutes. With Babbel I'm learning the language, not only gaining vocabulary.

    @trishgraham1820@trishgraham1820 Жыл бұрын
    • Exactly! That's the difference between them. Thanks for watching and sharing!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
    • 15 minutes? Ha! I mastered every language on babbel in that same amount of time!

      @drunkin12Many@drunkin12Many Жыл бұрын
    • @@drunkin12Many r/Thathappened

      @microscopicallysmall@microscopicallysmall Жыл бұрын
    • is it exclusively paid for or is it free?

      @samhg3658@samhg3658 Жыл бұрын
    • I have been using Duolingo every day for over 600 days. I completed all the castles, but then they changed it. I believe I have been exposed to everything Duolingo has to offer, yet I still can’t speak the language. Apparently they only teach 2700 words in the language that I’m learning. That’s the vocabulary of a 3 or 4 year old. This video is already outdated. They completely changed what he showed.

      @terjeoseberg990@terjeoseberg990 Жыл бұрын
  • I'm using Babbel and Duolingo for Spanish and definitely agree with your points. Duolingo is kinda fun and feels like I'm playing a game but Babbel is where my brain is really being tested and stretched. I've subscribed for 3 months and with the subscription its also worth mentioning that Babbel has two free 1 hr online lessons available with a teacher. Thats a game changer as far as I'm concerned.

    @Rumpole1000@Rumpole1000 Жыл бұрын
    • Very well said. Thanks for watching and sharing!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
  • What I love about Duolingo is outside the platform: the podcasts. I think they are so well produced and presented. Also, the stories are so engaging.

    @appoloniasigg29@appoloniasigg29 Жыл бұрын
    • Yes! And I read along with the transcript

      @sjwestmo@sjwestmo7 ай бұрын
    • @sjwestmo I know there are a lot of free materials on the internet, but sometimes I caught myself thinking, "how is this for free? aren't they trying to get me hooked and then remove my access to the free podcasts so that they can start offering me a subscription? nope, still free."

      @appoloniasigg29@appoloniasigg297 ай бұрын
    • Yes. Although they are limited in what languages they are available in. But I loved the ones for Spanish I've listened to so far.

      @EllenKozisek@EllenKozisek7 ай бұрын
    • What I like best about Duolingo is the amount of content they give you in the free version. It’s incredible. It also lets you learn as many languages as you want (39 total) and switch your target language from one to the other whenever you want as often as you want. The only real limitations of Duolingo come if you’re the competitive type. It automatically ranks you against other users in leagues of 30, which reset every week. You’ll really need to be a “Super” member if you want to place 1st on the leaderboard every week and win the Diamond tournament at the end.

      @Whitebreadonly@Whitebreadonly6 ай бұрын
    • Where do you find the podcasts?

      @penkast1605@penkast16052 ай бұрын
  • I’ve been doing DuoLingo Spanish Free daily for about 4 years. Having gotten to travel to Latin America a handful of times, I am able to make and maintain basic conversation. I think the key to any of these is consistency. If you do it 15 minutes a day you won’t be fluent, but you will learn a language

    @ChristianLemon@ChristianLemon Жыл бұрын
    • Definitely agree with that. Consistency is key!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
    • Key is to be consistent enough to not let duolingo bird break your legs

      @thecompanioncube4211@thecompanioncube42113 ай бұрын
    • @@thecompanioncube4211💀

      @GobbiExists@GobbiExistsАй бұрын
  • I have been researching Duolingo, Rosetta Stone and Babbel. Your review helped me make my decision to aid in my brushing up on my French before we go to Europe next Spring.

    @wellcoachlynell@wellcoachlynell Жыл бұрын
    • Which did you decide on? How do you like it so far?

      @NewportSolar@NewportSolar Жыл бұрын
    • Cuál escogiste?

      @norman7882@norman7882 Жыл бұрын
  • Great comparison! Really helps me decide what to use as I prepare for a trip to France!

    @heliocoptergirl@heliocoptergirl2 күн бұрын
  • I am a fan of Duolingo. I am learning French via duplingo cause i want to apply to B-Schools in France. Very helpful review, keep such quality content coming. Thank you

    @sattydg@sattydg Жыл бұрын
    • hi.. planning to go for MiM?

      @Tejoshmoy@Tejoshmoy Жыл бұрын
    • Glad it was helpful!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
    • I am a fan of Duolingo too. It was the first language learning app I’ve ever used. I’m grateful they opened this door for me, but after 6 months if using it, I got curious about other apps. I have now tried Pimsleur, Rosetta Stone, and Mondly. In my opinion, Pimsleur is by FAR the best. I learned more in 1 week using Pimsleur than 6 months on Duolingo and I used Duolingo EVERY day, I’m in the Diamond league, I have over 60,000 XP points in my first 6 months, so I am VERY familiar with Duolingo. Duolingo is like a game, its fun, you learn a little as you go, it’s great for practice, but it is not a serious learning tool. Pimsleur is a serious learning tool. Rosetta Stone may have a lot you can learn, but their mobile app is awful. Everything is very dated and not user friendly. I don’t like it. Mondly is very similar to Duolingo, but with more features and in my opinion better. But Duolingo is great for the social aspect, competing with friends and family, and great for Practice. If you really want to learn a language, apps like Pimsleur, Rocket Languages, Babbel, and Busuu are much better. You will learn more in 1 month using Pimsleur than 1 year using Duolingo. Good luck! Bonne chance!

      @NewportSolar@NewportSolar Жыл бұрын
  • The problem with Babbel is it only covers 13 European languages. It is not a fair comparison to the other two which include far more choices of harder languages. I am amazed that after a break from learning Japanese, the learning program I retained the most knowledge was with Rosetta Stone. I don't have to translate in my head as the Japanese word or phrase automatically pops into my head. With others, you learn translations. I have also tried Duolingo and Buusu and was highly disappointed in the results. I have other smaller programs that are about the same teaching translations. For me, the immersive approach works best and easiest to recall without effort.

    @tombraider3082@tombraider308210 ай бұрын
    • Thanks for watching and sharing!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight10 ай бұрын
  • Thank you so much for this comparison! I was about to purchase Rosetta Stone as I had received a coupon in my email for a huge discount. After watching your comparison, I'm glad I didn't and will keep an eye on the sales for Babbel - Keep it up!!!

    @user-gx3ck7rj5o@user-gx3ck7rj5o15 күн бұрын
  • I started using Duolingo for German last year, then added up Polish (my boyfriend's language), Italian, Greek, French... it was kind of fun to have a first experience, but now I look for excellence, also knowing which methods I personally prefer for learning, and this display of features was amazingly helpful. Thank you so much.

    @abigailorozco8372@abigailorozco83728 ай бұрын
    • Thanks for watching and sharing!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight8 ай бұрын
  • Nice comparison; thanks. I found very limited options for the language I wanted to learn; Duolingo has a course for it, so I'm using it and really enjoying it. After I started the course for the new language, I started using it to refresh a couple of other languages that I was once very good with, but haven't used in years. I am finding those courses fun and effective for reviving my rusty languages. I am using the paid-version of Duolingo.

    @Hynez@Hynez Жыл бұрын
    • The paid version def makes it better. Thanks for sharing!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
    • I used free Duolingo for about 6 months, but after their most recent update they made it nearly impossible to progress to further units unless you were already a native speaker or highly proficient in the language you're already learning. I had to take advantage of their New Year deal and pay for a full year. Since then, I've been looking for anything I can do to enhance my language learning experience because I only know one fluent German speaker, but he isn't a native speaker.

      @IgnemFeram01@IgnemFeram01 Жыл бұрын
  • This is JUST what I was looking for. I just returned from a medical mission in Honduras & was at such a disadvantage not knowing the language. I’m leaning toward Babble after watching your review.

    @sockeyeowens@sockeyeowens Жыл бұрын
    • Very cool backstory why you're learning!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
    • I love honduras! 🇭🇳❤️

      @tekesters@tekesters Жыл бұрын
  • When I retired recently, I decided to go back some languages I studied in school and to add some additional languages that had intrigued me for some time. I am currently using DuoLingo with: Spanish, French, German, Latin, Russian, Japanese, Korean, and Yiddish. (It may be that only DuoLingo has all those languages.) So far, so good. I agree about grammar being useful in understanding how the language works, but it's easy to go overboard with it. My take is that learning grammar isn't really learning language, it's learning about language. As such it can be very satisfying, and can also assist in the more formal uses of language where adhering to stylistic convention is very important (this is why native speakers are taught grammar in school).

    @gshenaut@gshenaut8 ай бұрын
  • Thanks for the video. That was extremely helpful.

    @TCS088@TCS0887 ай бұрын
  • It appears I'm in the minority in this crowd. I've been simultaneously using Babbel and Rosetta Stone, so I can't be truly objectively sure which is most responsible for my learning ultimately, but I feel a strong preference for Rosetta Stone. That said, I definitely agree with most of your cons to Rosetta Stone. I actually like how repetitive it is because I feel like it's carving itself into my brain in a way that I can recall it on demand. What I don't like about Babbel is that I feel like it TELLS me about the language, and then it TESTS me on it, but it doesn't TEACH me about the language. At the end of each lesson, I feel like I haven't learned much if anything. It seems to expect me to remember things that it's only told me once before telling me a bunch of unrelated details. If and when I can get a lifetime full subscription to Duolingo, I think I'll add that as well. I wish all films and shows on all streaming channels had all the languages they've been dubbed in available to all viewers regardless of where on Earth they are because I think that would be a great help.

    @kerryemberlyhamby6213@kerryemberlyhamby6213 Жыл бұрын
  • Great breakdown - just the kind of review I was looking for thx.

    @dgrahamwithers604@dgrahamwithers6042 ай бұрын
    • No problem! Thanks for watching

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight2 ай бұрын
  • thank you- super helpful!

    @kimo8731@kimo873119 күн бұрын
  • Thanks for sharing the comparison among the three.

    @feliciagriffin3884@feliciagriffin3884Ай бұрын
    • No problem 👍

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsightАй бұрын
  • Thanks so much for the comparison! These were exactly the products I was comparing.

    @liptongtr@liptongtr Жыл бұрын
    • You are very welcome! Thanks for watching :)

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
  • Love the review, thanks. Rosetta Stone is my fave.

    @richardross612@richardross612 Жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for saving me the time to evaluate these three programs.

    @johnfraser8116@johnfraser81163 ай бұрын
    • No problem! Thanks for watching!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight3 ай бұрын
  • My native language is Spanish and what to keep learning English so now I added the Babbel app to my list of language learning apps. Thank you!!

    @lismairyfc2390@lismairyfc23903 ай бұрын
    • Good luck!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight3 ай бұрын
  • Thanks for the comparison video! I’m currently learning Spanish on Duolingo. I love this comparison because my local library offers Rosetta Stone and I am considering trying it out. I’m learning Spanish so I can better interact with the people in my community. I enjoyed learning basic Italian for a vacation I just came back from.

    @margaritagomez52@margaritagomez52 Жыл бұрын
    • Very cool. Free resources are always the best :)

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
  • Thanks! This was a great description and comparison of these three programs.

    @rhondamalina9174@rhondamalina9174 Жыл бұрын
    • Thanks!!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
  • Appreciate the honest review

    @LGM090221@LGM0902215 ай бұрын
    • No problem!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight5 ай бұрын
  • Thank you for sharing your research. It's very helpful. God bless you.

    @jeanlanz2344@jeanlanz23442 ай бұрын
    • Thank you! You too!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight2 ай бұрын
  • Thanks for the info 👍

    @satchycollins3985@satchycollins3985 Жыл бұрын
  • THANK YOU!!! This was so very helpful.

    @lauragilbert713@lauragilbert713 Жыл бұрын
    • Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching :)

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
  • This is very helpful. Thank you! I have been using Duolingo to learn German for several years, but I really want to get more intense learning and take it to the next level.

    @corner23@corner23 Жыл бұрын
    • Very cool! Make sure to check out our videos on Rocket Languages and Pimsleur then too

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
    • @@TestPrepInsight Ooh, will do! Thanks!

      @corner23@corner23 Жыл бұрын
    • In the German Duolingo, often they use the English slang that younger people such as in their 20s, use and put in the German language. That’s fine, but they should also use the other words that many people use for example, many Germans, especially the younger ones use the word job when they talk about people’s occupation, but many other people use the original German word Arbeit. And I don’t think Duolingo has ever used that word, but many of the people I talk to in Germany when I used to live there a few years ago mostly use the original German word so it’s good to know both.

      @enjoyslearningandtravel7957@enjoyslearningandtravel795711 ай бұрын
    • I’m talking about people that have English as a native language in are trying to use German and Duolingo that often Duolingo only puts in the slang terms but not the other terms and it’s helpful to know both

      @enjoyslearningandtravel7957@enjoyslearningandtravel795711 ай бұрын
  • Enjoyed this comparison very much! Thank you. It was very helpful.

    @diannatheyogihypnotist5886@diannatheyogihypnotist5886 Жыл бұрын
    • Glad it was helpful :)

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for the breakdown.

    @snorlore@snorlore7 ай бұрын
    • You bet!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight7 ай бұрын
  • So much information Thank you

    @fronielopez7744@fronielopez77445 ай бұрын
  • Thank you for the comparison. The info is succinct, yet provides the pertinent details.

    @bl2babling@bl2babling11 ай бұрын
    • Great! Glad to hear it

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight11 ай бұрын
  • Great review, I want to learn Spanish as I’m travelling back and forth regularly and want to immerse myself in the culture and be able to speak to the people of Spain. Thanks for sharing with us. 😊

    @mariasmith4u@mariasmith4u3 ай бұрын
  • My husband is Italian and doesn’t speak it, but I need to learn to speak Italian conversationally in order to attain citizenship as his spouse because there is a test. I wasn’t sure what to start with but this has been super helpful, thank you!

    @lizzies9307@lizzies93077 ай бұрын
    • Nice, glad we could help!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight7 ай бұрын
  • Great video, thanks!

    @marijatodorovic8595@marijatodorovic8595Ай бұрын
  • Thanks for the review. I am trying to choose a program for our ELL students and it was great to have someone who had explored all three programs.

    @BTenneyELL@BTenneyELL6 ай бұрын
    • Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching :)

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight6 ай бұрын
  • Thanks for all the comparisons:) very helpful 👍🏼

    @BlutorangeX@BlutorangeX Жыл бұрын
    • No problem 👍

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
  • Interested in learning Spanish because I will be relocating to a Spanish-speaking country in the future! Thank you for the review it was very helpful!

    @terrybarnett2721@terrybarnett27212 ай бұрын
    • Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight2 ай бұрын
  • Thank you! This helps a lot!

    @nickiecarlson1837@nickiecarlson18377 ай бұрын
    • You're welcome!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight7 ай бұрын
  • Thank you… this gives me the information that I needed to make an informed decision

    @LarryLanoue@LarryLanoueАй бұрын
    • Nice, glad we could help!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsightАй бұрын
  • Thank you for this!

    @fagan8385@fagan8385 Жыл бұрын
    • My pleasure!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
  • this is just what i was looking for. thanks

    @jackiechiles7552@jackiechiles7552 Жыл бұрын
  • This was very helpful. I've been trying to decide between those apps reviewed. I've been using the free Duolingo app for a while but have the same objections as the reviewer. Looks like I'll be subscribing to Babbel. Thanks again!

    @JeffRossKY@JeffRossKY6 ай бұрын
    • Thanks for watching! Glad we could help

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight6 ай бұрын
  • I've enjoyed Duolingo for a year and I'm surprised how much French I learned in my spare time! This was a really helpful video and I'm looking forward to trying Babbel soon. Thanks for the insight.

    @lauraweiss7324@lauraweiss73245 ай бұрын
    • Glad it was helpful!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight5 ай бұрын
  • Your video really helped me decide which language app might work best for me. A friend had suggested Duolingo. However, after I watched your video, I realized that what would work for me might be different than what they liked... or maybe they recommended it due to the free version. I don't know, but I do know now that I am going to try Babbel. Thank you for doing this comparison video. Well done!

    @carynroelofs9250@carynroelofs9250 Жыл бұрын
    • Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
  • I'm an ESL teacher, and I work with adults. I am looking for a language learning course for some of my students. Thanks for your honest review of these 3 language apps. I've made a decision based on your reviews. Thank you!

    @sharonkreimer8189@sharonkreimer81893 ай бұрын
    • Great! Glad we could help!!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight3 ай бұрын
  • This is very helpful, thank you for making my choice easier.

    @leamceve@leamceve4 ай бұрын
    • Glad it was helpful!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight4 ай бұрын
  • Just what I needed to decide!

    @philiplongley5727@philiplongley57277 ай бұрын
    • Nice! Glad to hear that

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight7 ай бұрын
  • great Duolingo vs Rosetta Stone vs Babbel video review.

    @Jim10082@Jim10082 Жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for the comparison

    @ToddMaurer-qg9rb@ToddMaurer-qg9rb Жыл бұрын
    • No problem! Hope it helped!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
  • Great comparisons! Duolingo has changed a lot since you made this video. I do want to try Babbel now. 😊

    @jakem1246@jakem12467 ай бұрын
    • I know, we need to do an update for this video about the Duolingo updates (spoiler: still don't really like it)

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight7 ай бұрын
  • I appreciate the information that you gave in this video. I am only experienced and duolingo, but plan to explore the other ones

    @KBarn-lo7ip@KBarn-lo7ip Жыл бұрын
    • Glad it was helpful!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
  • Thanks so much for this video. It was very helpful!!

    @louannbergen@louannbergen6 ай бұрын
    • You are very welcome! Thanks for watching

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight6 ай бұрын
  • Good analysis! Signing up for Babbel.

    @sorman10@sorman1012 күн бұрын
  • I really Appreciate this review!!!

    @Darignobullseye@Darignobullseye8 ай бұрын
    • Thanks for watching!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight8 ай бұрын
  • Thanks for the insight. There’s so many language apps it’s helpful to get a preview and comparison between them. Duolingonis the one I keep hearing about from friends, but I haven’t wanted to use that one. Babbel sounds interesting

    @garlandofbooks4494@garlandofbooks44947 ай бұрын
    • Glad it was helpful! A lot of people have only heard of Duolingo, but there are so many more out there

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight7 ай бұрын
  • This is an awesome overview. Thank you so much. I am looking to learn Spanish because I am about to retire and live in the desert in California and will be around a lot more Spanish speaking people. Thank you!

    @dougfissell3488@dougfissell3488 Жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for watching, and congrats on retiring!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
  • I have used all three, and I whole heartedly agree with everything you said

    @RenaZTR@RenaZTR2 ай бұрын
    • Nice! Always good to get feedback

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight2 ай бұрын
  • Thank you for this video. Your insights are helpful.

    @reviewer9040@reviewer9040 Жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for watching!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
  • A thoughtful evaluation that is balanced and useful!

    @briandavid203@briandavid2033 ай бұрын
  • Keep up the great content! I have been looking to learn Spanish for my work and there are so many programs to pick from.

    @ryanopfer9367@ryanopfer9367 Жыл бұрын
    • I know....Thanks for watching!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
  • Excellent video. Thank you.

    @Goblinn99@Goblinn99 Жыл бұрын
    • Glad it was helpful!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
  • That was a great review. Really helpful. Honestly I wanna learn French right now. I feel like I already have the basic knowledge of the language so it’ll be easier for me to learn. On the top of that I really love France and the French culture. So I would love to learn some French.

    @ritikladha2869@ritikladha2869 Жыл бұрын
    • That's great!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
    • DuoLingo worked pretty well for me. I started at the same level you describe and worked pretty hard to finish the French course in a year. Now I can watch French shows and movies without subtitles, and I listen to Radio-Canada regularly. I still struggle to understand sometimes, and I’ve never had much opportunity to practice speaking, but I’m definitely comfortable reading and listening in most situations. Pro-tip: watching the news in French (France 24 or Radio-Canada Télé) is an excellent way to work on listening comprehension. They tend to speak very clearly, and use obvious words that you have learned or will learn, rather than obscure synonyms or slang. And the mix of visual cues and text on screen keep you in context of what’s going on even if you understand very little of what’s being said. I started watching the news in French about 3 months into Duolingo and it helped immensely. You have to force yourself somewhat because it is a chore to keep listening to something when you don’t understand, but it pays off in spades.

      @QDWhite@QDWhite Жыл бұрын
  • I've been using Duolingo for a bit and now I might add Babel as I don't feel like I've learned much yet. Thank you for the information about these Apps :)

    @angela-maia@angela-maia10 ай бұрын
    • No problem! Yes - another app would really help accelerate your learning

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight10 ай бұрын
  • Thank you, it was super useful 😊

    @melindanagy6582@melindanagy6582 Жыл бұрын
    • You're welcome 😊

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
  • Great comparison 👍 I tested all 3 as well & Babbel is definitely the one to choose! Thx from Munich 😉

    @MindBlower18@MindBlower1810 ай бұрын
    • Kein problem!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight10 ай бұрын
    • @@TestPrepInsight 😉

      @MindBlower18@MindBlower1810 ай бұрын
  • Really good video! Thanks ! :)

    @sasharicardo8719@sasharicardo87197 ай бұрын
    • Glad it helped!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight7 ай бұрын
  • I am in love with my Girlfriend of almost 2 years. She is half Hispanic, and uses only Spanish when hanging out with her dad’s side of the family. We both graduated college only a year ago, so most of our time and money is spent working off our student loans. I would love to be able to communicate with her family without breaking the bank! I love the videos! And fingers crossed I get selected!

    @marcellbyers3195@marcellbyers3195 Жыл бұрын
  • Good comparison. Thanks!

    @powerslink@powerslinkАй бұрын
    • No problem!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsightАй бұрын
  • Thanks for the review! Debating Rosetta stone or Babbel currently!

    @roler970@roler9708 ай бұрын
  • Great video. I have used Rosetta Stone and currently use Babbel, which I enjoy. I agree with your points on both.

    @gillisjack@gillisjack7 ай бұрын
    • Thanks! Appreciate you watching and sharing

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight7 ай бұрын
  • Super helpful! I've been using the paid version of Duolingo but I think you've convinced me to switch to Babbel. Duolingo is SO frustratingly light on the grammar explanations. I can select the correct syntax and get a perfect lesson score almost every time, but there's no way I could explain the underlying grammatical rules I'm being "tested" on.

    @arianell@arianell7 ай бұрын
    • Very true. That's the same story with a lot of people. Good luck!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight7 ай бұрын
    • It works for me. My English is mostly self-taught through live interactions at work, RPG gaming, watching movies and reading books. Through immersion, in short. No mobile phones with apps those days - I wish there were! :) I found that learning grammar intuitively works for me better than long winded explanations of rules. I am learning French and Japanese in Duolingo now and find that the explanations provided for French within the app are sufficient for me. Sometimes I make an accidental mistake and Duo pops up reminders about noun genders and verb conjugations that I find annoying. There are no explanations of grammar in the Japanese course but it's OK because all I need to understand the grammatical structure is examples of sentences. I can work out the rest and actually find it fun. And when you work it out yourself, it is easier to remember afterwards. Having said that, I understand that all people are different and so are their learning styles.

      @aumelb@aumelb6 ай бұрын
  • I've been studying languages since 2014, almost 10 years now. I've studied Latin, German, Russian, Korean, and Japanese to at least intermediate level or more. I have to say that I wouldn't recommend anyone seriously trying to learn a language for more than travel to use these apps and services. The best resources for becoming conversational are real people, grammatical resources (there's a lot of good free stuff online for most languages), and Anki cards. When I learn a language, I start with basic grammar and useful phrases and start talking with native speakers while studying new vocabulary and grammar points a little bit every day. I promise sticking to something like that will be 10x quicker than matching vocab words to pictures for a few minutes a day. There are usually plenty of people who would love to chat with you in pretty much any language even if you're a beginner along with lots of Anki decks to learn any vocabulary and phrases you want. You don't need to spend a bunch of money to learn languages these days. If someone insists on wanting to use an app, I agree Babel is probably the best one for light studying.

    @coolbrotherf127@coolbrotherf1279 ай бұрын
    • Good point. All the content is free online when you look hard enough, (KZhead is a great recourse). Also watching movies is super helpful.

      @OliverKohn-iz2sf@OliverKohn-iz2sf7 ай бұрын
  • Just subscribed. Great reviews!

    @heracliopimentel8541@heracliopimentel85412 ай бұрын
    • Awesome, thank you!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight2 ай бұрын
  • This was super helpful! I was leaning towards Rosetta Stone, but am going to check out Babbel first.

    @corywithout@corywithout10 ай бұрын
    • Glad we could help!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight10 ай бұрын
  • Thank you! I am learning Spanish and Babbel would also be my first choice!

    @JayJREACTS@JayJREACTS Жыл бұрын
  • Your comparison helped me choose the right program - thanks!

    @donnadavis9934@donnadavis99349 ай бұрын
    • Glad we could help :)

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight9 ай бұрын
  • Thanks for this

    @MSUHC@MSUHC Жыл бұрын
    • No prob!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
  • Very helpful!

    @georgekirkwood@georgekirkwood9 ай бұрын
    • Thanks for watching!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight9 ай бұрын
  • I am keen to gain French fluency as my work responsibilities cover countries where French or French based language is the main form of communication . Thank you for these insightful videos🎉.

    @angelagichaga2384@angelagichaga2384Ай бұрын
  • I believe you may have helped me choose, thank you!!!!!

    @muldersxfiles@muldersxfiles5 ай бұрын
    • Nice!! Glad we could help! Thanks for watching

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight5 ай бұрын
  • Thank you for sharing this in-depth review, I have been trying to decide which language-learning platform to go for because I want to start learning Italian.

    @meagann__la2407@meagann__la2407 Жыл бұрын
    • Glad it was helpful!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
  • English I like to learn, for developing horizons and can communicate with strangers❤

    @alaritamm4662@alaritamm46623 күн бұрын
  • I'm looking to learn Italian to obtain dual citizenship (I need to pass their language test CELI or CILS). Thank you for this video. It's very helpful as I was considering these exact 3 programs.

    @hulabug@hulabug Жыл бұрын
    • Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and sharing

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for the overview of these programs. I’m looking to resurrect my German, so, based on your recommendation, I’ll give Babbel. Thanks!

    @dennislabeau8593@dennislabeau85937 ай бұрын
    • Good luck, and thanks for watching!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight7 ай бұрын
  • Very good review! I have just started using Duolingo for German. I am retired and have boatloads of time. I may switch over to Babbel now!

    @suzkstein@suzkstein Жыл бұрын
    • Thanks! Maybe try both together. It's a decent combo

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
  • Fantastic analysis. I'm learning French and I found this very useful. Thank you!

    @danielkafafian6222@danielkafafian62229 ай бұрын
    • Nice, glad we could help :)

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight9 ай бұрын
  • I'm surprised you didn't talk about smartphone Rosetta Stone vs desktop Rosetta Stone. There's a big difference. The desktop version has been around forever and they ported it over to the mobile platform but didn't really rework things to adjust for a much smaller screen size. All the pictures and text etc just look tiny. And they waste lots of screen real estate as well since it's laid out exactly like on the desktop version. However, they have added translations to Rosetta Stone on the app only. You can press on a word to get a translation now. They've also split up the lessons more so they don't take huge amounts of time (30 minutes being huge), it's like 5 to 10 minutes. I bought Rosetta Stone back in the day and really enjoyed it for the first unit (out of 5). But then starting with the 2nd unit I found the flash card style method too repetitive and I got bored. I haven't really used the other two programs though. I'm trying DuoLingo out. I am really curious to see how it's possible to gamify language learning.

    @paulwalther5237@paulwalther5237 Жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for watching Paul! Appreciate you sharing your experience

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
    • Actually the desktop has translations as well (I can't speak for all the languages as I am mainly studying French). I use the desktop/site and not really the app and if you click on the picture, there is usually some translation. I also noticed that they added more writing and other lessons as I have been finding myself going back to old lessons to do those. I use it more for speaking, listening and reading practice, so I don't really care about the flashcards, they are just added visuals really.

      @foreverdreamwithinadream6871@foreverdreamwithinadream6871 Жыл бұрын
  • Very helpful for selecting a program. thanks

    @franklemanski7265@franklemanski72658 ай бұрын
    • Glad it was helpful!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight8 ай бұрын
  • Great review

    @andrewross6060@andrewross6060 Жыл бұрын
  • Thanks for the review! It helps me decide which one to take without wasting money.

    @linhmata7326@linhmata7326 Жыл бұрын
    • Great to hear!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
  • I loved the comparison.

    @TonySommer-wn2hv@TonySommer-wn2hv6 ай бұрын
    • Thank you!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight6 ай бұрын
  • I would like to learn Italian before a trip to Italy this summer. It would be nice to be able to speak the language and be able to read the signs at the places we visit, read menus and just converse with the people there. Your video was helpful. I am leaning towards babbel but do like the visual learning of Rosetta Stone.

    @dianaerhart6854@dianaerhart68542 ай бұрын
    • Let us know which one you go with and like better!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight2 ай бұрын
    • Do any of them ever do a free trial for a few days to try them out?@@TestPrepInsight

      @dianaerhart6854@dianaerhart68542 ай бұрын
  • Thanks! This is really helpful. I only have experience with Doulingo so far. I'll probably use Babel Rosetta Stone in addition to that, as I'm a very visual learner.

    @clarkparker4860@clarkparker486010 ай бұрын
    • That would be a good fit. Good luck!!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight10 ай бұрын
  • Thank you for the great insight. Now I know which program to go with; Babbel.

    @iracecars@iracecars15 күн бұрын
    • Glad it was helpful!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight10 күн бұрын
  • I am so happy that I checked out Babbel. At first I bought the 1 yr subscription for a 60% discount. Shortly, I received an email offering unlimited lifetime for 60% off and I was just under $250. I took the offer and now I see may have made the best decision for myself. Good video

    @jpeood32@jpeood3210 ай бұрын
    • That's awesome, glad it worked out. Good luck!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight10 ай бұрын
  • We said , Covers the details I am interested in learning

    @user-mf5se8cj8w@user-mf5se8cj8w11 ай бұрын
  • I learned Spanish with Pimsleur, I just loved it and learned so much.

    @rosemariezanfardino3769@rosemariezanfardino37697 ай бұрын
    • Thanks for watching and sharing!

      @TestPrepInsight@TestPrepInsight7 ай бұрын
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