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
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@jambobwana6512
@jambobwana6512 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" ;)
@sockeyeowens
@sockeyeowens Жыл бұрын
Done
@dougtredy856
@dougtredy856 Жыл бұрын
👍
@RicMoxley
@RicMoxley Жыл бұрын
Because I plan to do extended travel in South America next year, I want to learn Spanish
@jchinckley
@jchinckley 10 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."
@trishgraham1820
@trishgraham1820 Жыл 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.
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
Exactly! That's the difference between them. Thanks for watching and sharing!
@drunkin12Many
@drunkin12Many Жыл бұрын
15 minutes? Ha! I mastered every language on babbel in that same amount of time!
@microscopicallysmall
@microscopicallysmall Жыл бұрын
@@drunkin12Many r/Thathappened
@samhg3658
@samhg3658 Жыл бұрын
is it exclusively paid for or is it free?
@terjeoseberg990
@terjeoseberg990 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.
@ChristianLemon
@ChristianLemon Жыл 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
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
Definitely agree with that. Consistency is key!
@thecompanioncube4211
@thecompanioncube4211 5 ай бұрын
Key is to be consistent enough to not let duolingo bird break your legs
@GobbiExists
@GobbiExists 3 ай бұрын
@@thecompanioncube4211💀
@Mooreeezy
@Mooreeezy 25 күн бұрын
​@@thecompanioncube4211 😂😂😂😂
@appoloniasigg29
@appoloniasigg29 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.
@sjwestmo
@sjwestmo 9 ай бұрын
Yes! And I read along with the transcript
@appoloniasigg29
@appoloniasigg29 9 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."
@EllenKozisek
@EllenKozisek 9 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.
@Whitebreadonly
@Whitebreadonly 7 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.
@penkast1605
@penkast1605 4 ай бұрын
Where do you find the podcasts?
@Rumpole1000
@Rumpole1000 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.
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
Very well said. Thanks for watching and sharing!
@tombraider3082
@tombraider3082 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.
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and sharing!
@kerryemberlyhamby6213
@kerryemberlyhamby6213 Жыл 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.
@TCS088
@TCS088 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. That was extremely helpful.
@marijatodorovic8595
@marijatodorovic8595 3 ай бұрын
Great video, thanks!
@angeltorrealba8055
@angeltorrealba8055 Ай бұрын
Excelente recomendación,muchas gracias.
@satchycollins3985
@satchycollins3985 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info 👍
@lindakay2545
@lindakay2545 20 күн бұрын
This was perfect and timely!
@heliocoptergirl
@heliocoptergirl Ай бұрын
Great comparison! Really helps me decide what to use as I prepare for a trip to France!
@fronielopez7744
@fronielopez7744 7 ай бұрын
So much information Thank you
@carriechamberlain
@carriechamberlain 26 күн бұрын
Thanks for comparing the 3 companies. It will help as I decide on which direction to go.
@jasonallen8594
@jasonallen8594 Ай бұрын
Great video and super informative! Thank you for all that you do 👍🙏🤙
@richardross612
@richardross612 Жыл бұрын
Love the review, thanks. Rosetta Stone is my fave.
@kimo8731
@kimo8731 2 ай бұрын
thank you- super helpful!
@mariasmith4u
@mariasmith4u 5 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. 😊
@jackiechiles7552
@jackiechiles7552 Жыл бұрын
this is just what i was looking for. thanks
@gshenaut
@gshenaut 9 ай 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).
@dgrahamwithers604
@dgrahamwithers604 4 ай бұрын
Great breakdown - just the kind of review I was looking for thx.
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight 4 ай бұрын
No problem! Thanks for watching
@andrewross6060
@andrewross6060 Жыл бұрын
Great review
@ruthb873
@ruthb873 25 күн бұрын
Such a useful comparison- thanks. Agree so much.
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight 24 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@rhondamalina9174
@rhondamalina9174 Жыл бұрын
Thanks! This was a great description and comparison of these three programs.
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@liptongtr
@liptongtr Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the comparison! These were exactly the products I was comparing.
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
You are very welcome! Thanks for watching :)
@bl2babling
@bl2babling Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comparison. The info is succinct, yet provides the pertinent details.
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
Great! Glad to hear it
@feliciagriffin3884
@feliciagriffin3884 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing the comparison among the three.
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight 2 ай бұрын
No problem 👍
@BlutorangeX
@BlutorangeX Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the comparisons:) very helpful 👍🏼
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
No problem 👍
@diannatheyogihypnotist5886
@diannatheyogihypnotist5886 Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed this comparison very much! Thank you. It was very helpful.
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful :)
@jeanlanz2344
@jeanlanz2344 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your research. It's very helpful. God bless you.
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight 4 ай бұрын
Thank you! You too!
@herbertbarker3885
@herbertbarker3885 24 күн бұрын
This discussion was very helpful for me to decide on my langage app.
@lauragilbert713
@lauragilbert713 Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU!!! This was so very helpful.
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching :)
@user-gx3ck7rj5o
@user-gx3ck7rj5o 2 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!!!
@snorlore
@snorlore 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the breakdown.
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight 9 ай бұрын
You bet!
@KBarn-lo7ip
@KBarn-lo7ip Жыл бұрын
I appreciate the information that you gave in this video. I am only experienced and duolingo, but plan to explore the other ones
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@Goblinn99
@Goblinn99 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Thank you.
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@ryanopfer9367
@ryanopfer9367 Жыл 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.
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
I know....Thanks for watching!
@LGM090221
@LGM090221 7 ай бұрын
Appreciate the honest review
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight 7 ай бұрын
No problem!
@susanmillion8085
@susanmillion8085 8 күн бұрын
This is the most informative video I’ve found about this topic. I’m a homeschooling mom with twins about to start their high school language requirement. This really helped me to plan out their curriculum.
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight 8 күн бұрын
Nice, glad we could help!
@fagan8385
@fagan8385 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this!
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@Helaires
@Helaires 3 ай бұрын
Good comparison. Thanks!
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight 3 ай бұрын
No problem!
@reviewer9040
@reviewer9040 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. Your insights are helpful.
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@louannbergen
@louannbergen 8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for this video. It was very helpful!!
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight 8 ай бұрын
You are very welcome! Thanks for watching
@BTenneyELL
@BTenneyELL 8 ай 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.
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight 8 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching :)
@nickiecarlson1837
@nickiecarlson1837 9 ай бұрын
Thank you! This helps a lot!
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight 9 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@briandavid203
@briandavid203 5 ай бұрын
A thoughtful evaluation that is balanced and useful!
@samanthaelliott1625
@samanthaelliott1625 5 күн бұрын
Thanks. Great video. I’m using Duolingo now but keen to try out Babbel when my Duolingo subs expires
@Darignobullseye
@Darignobullseye 10 ай бұрын
I really Appreciate this review!!!
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@melindanagy6582
@melindanagy6582 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, it was super useful 😊
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
You're welcome 😊
@sasharicardo8719
@sasharicardo8719 9 ай бұрын
Really good video! Thanks ! :)
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight 9 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@hearts4hearin
@hearts4hearin Ай бұрын
I'm glad I found you! I'm a beginner language learner in Korean and was looking for a good program. Your video gave me a lot of information. Now all I have to do is choose which one Thanks!
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight Ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@heracliopimentel8541
@heracliopimentel8541 4 ай бұрын
Just subscribed. Great reviews!
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight 4 ай бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@ToddMaurer-qg9rb
@ToddMaurer-qg9rb Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comparison
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
No problem! Hope it helped!
@garlandofbooks4494
@garlandofbooks4494 9 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
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight 9 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! A lot of people have only heard of Duolingo, but there are so many more out there
@johnfraser8116
@johnfraser8116 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for saving me the time to evaluate these three programs.
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight 4 ай бұрын
No problem! Thanks for watching!
@meagann__la2407
@meagann__la2407 Жыл 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.
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@JeffRossKY
@JeffRossKY 8 ай 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!
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! Glad we could help
@sorman10
@sorman10 2 ай бұрын
Good analysis! Signing up for Babbel.
@dougfissell3488
@dougfissell3488 Жыл 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!
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, and congrats on retiring!
@JayJREACTS
@JayJREACTS Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I am learning Spanish and Babbel would also be my first choice!
@danielkafafian6222
@danielkafafian6222 11 ай бұрын
Fantastic analysis. I'm learning French and I found this very useful. Thank you!
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight 11 ай бұрын
Nice, glad we could help :)
@lauraweiss7324
@lauraweiss7324 7 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.
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight 7 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@roler970
@roler970 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review! Debating Rosetta stone or Babbel currently!
@carynroelofs9250
@carynroelofs9250 Жыл 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!
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
@corywithout
@corywithout Жыл бұрын
This was super helpful! I was leaning towards Rosetta Stone, but am going to check out Babbel first.
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
Glad we could help!
@LarryLanoue
@LarryLanoue 3 ай бұрын
Thank you… this gives me the information that I needed to make an informed decision
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight 3 ай бұрын
Nice, glad we could help!
@myjett32
@myjett32 10 ай бұрын
New subscriber! Excited to have you help me learn another language.
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for subbing! Let us know how we can help :)
@Bluemudphoenix
@Bluemudphoenix Жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Thank yku
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@MSUHC
@MSUHC Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
No prob!
@wellcoachlynell
@wellcoachlynell Жыл 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.
@NewportSolar
@NewportSolar Жыл бұрын
Which did you decide on? How do you like it so far?
@norman7882
@norman7882 Жыл бұрын
Cuál escogiste?
@georgekirkwood
@georgekirkwood 11 ай бұрын
Very helpful!
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@alainar6674
@alainar6674 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks! I think Babbel sounds like the best option for me.
@gillisjack
@gillisjack 9 ай бұрын
Great video. I have used Rosetta Stone and currently use Babbel, which I enjoy. I agree with your points on both.
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight 9 ай бұрын
Thanks! Appreciate you watching and sharing
@philiplongley5727
@philiplongley5727 9 ай бұрын
Just what I needed to decide!
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight 8 ай бұрын
Nice! Glad to hear that
@linhmata7326
@linhmata7326 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review! It helps me decide which one to take without wasting money.
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@mikev4970
@mikev4970 Жыл бұрын
thanks for the info
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
You bet!
@terrybarnett2721
@terrybarnett2721 4 ай 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!
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight 4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
@margaritagomez52
@margaritagomez52 Жыл 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.
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
Very cool. Free resources are always the best :)
@Hynez
@Hynez Жыл 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.
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
The paid version def makes it better. Thanks for sharing!
@IgnemFeram01
@IgnemFeram01 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.
@abigailorozco8372
@abigailorozco8372 10 ай 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.
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and sharing!
@piousmuffin5285
@piousmuffin5285 26 күн бұрын
So the thing about Rosetta Stone is that the retention rate is insane. I studied Mandarin there for around 6 hours or something 10 months ago, and I feel like I still remember basically everything but the last few lessons. Vocabulary, pronounciations, even the general gist of the associated images. If it weren't so incredibly repetitive and utterly stuck-up in the 'no translations' philosophy, I'd sing its praises to the heavens. Yes, repetition is critical for learning, and probably the reason for the high retention rate, but that won't help much if you're too bored to do the lessons. Still, if I was to start on a new language, I'd certainly pick Rosetta Stone over Duolingo any day. Can't really comment on Babbel as I've used it for a grand total of about 15 minutes, but I recall my first impression being fairly good.
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight 24 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing!!
@ritikladha2869
@ritikladha2869 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.
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
That's great!
@QDWhite
@QDWhite 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.
@Jim10082
@Jim10082 Жыл бұрын
great Duolingo vs Rosetta Stone vs Babbel video review.
@jakem1246
@jakem1246 9 ай бұрын
Great comparisons! Duolingo has changed a lot since you made this video. I do want to try Babbel now. 😊
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight 9 ай бұрын
I know, we need to do an update for this video about the Duolingo updates (spoiler: still don't really like it)
@donnadavis9934
@donnadavis9934 11 ай бұрын
Your comparison helped me choose the right program - thanks!
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight 11 ай бұрын
Glad we could help :)
@franklemanski7265
@franklemanski7265 9 ай бұрын
Very helpful for selecting a program. thanks
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight 9 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@81nic
@81nic Жыл бұрын
Great comparison with useful information. I'm learning French at the moment, so it's very helpful to know which programme is best.
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@leamceve
@leamceve 6 ай бұрын
This is very helpful, thank you for making my choice easier.
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight 6 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@stevedecker7550
@stevedecker7550 8 ай бұрын
Nice review. I was only looking at rosetta
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight 8 ай бұрын
Glad we could help!
@iracecars
@iracecars 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for the great insight. Now I know which program to go with; Babbel.
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight 2 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@corner23
@corner23 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.
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
Very cool! Make sure to check out our videos on Rocket Languages and Pimsleur then too
@corner23
@corner23 Жыл бұрын
@@TestPrepInsight Ooh, will do! Thanks!
@enjoyslearningandtravel7957
@enjoyslearningandtravel7957 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
@enjoyslearningandtravel7957 Жыл 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
@sockeyeowens
@sockeyeowens 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.
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
Very cool backstory why you're learning!
@tekesters
@tekesters Жыл бұрын
I love honduras! 🇭🇳❤️
@dennislabeau8593
@dennislabeau8593 9 ай 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!
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight 9 ай бұрын
Good luck, and thanks for watching!
@arjunamarc
@arjunamarc Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@TonySommer-wn2hv
@TonySommer-wn2hv 7 ай бұрын
I loved the comparison.
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight 7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@muldersxfiles
@muldersxfiles 7 ай бұрын
I believe you may have helped me choose, thank you!!!!!
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight 7 ай бұрын
Nice!! Glad we could help! Thanks for watching
@angela-maia
@angela-maia 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 :)
@TestPrepInsight
@TestPrepInsight Жыл бұрын
No problem! Yes - another app would really help accelerate your learning
@marcellbyers3195
@marcellbyers3195 Жыл 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!
@vanvliet1600
@vanvliet1600 5 ай бұрын
nice video
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