The app that makes language learning easy and affordable
I’m in my forties and yes I need to learn Spanish. I’ve never been able to pick up on other languages, it is like a wall that I can’t break through. My co-workers always try to teach me and over the 13 yrs at the cafe I maybe can speak 10 words in Spanish. I know very sad! So happy came in to my life because I don’t want to feel bad when I can’t communicate with someone. Sometimes at the cafe I will have a customer that only speaks Spanish so I need to help taking the order.
However, I know myself and I wouldn’t do very well in a class with other people so taking courses online is what works for me. My daughter who took Spanish in 5th grade wants to learn more and other languages so when we came across Babbel I knew I wanted to check it out!
is an online language learning site that teaches in multiple languages like French, Spanish, Italian, German, Swedish, Italian, Portuguese, English and more!
You can learn on the web or on your phone (iPhone and Android). I found myself taking the classes/courses on the phone while we went on our trip last week. What I liked the most about these courses is its visual! I learn better with pictures, words, and sound. It’s not just a video of someone trying to teach you the language- they go through steps, puzzles and quizzes.
To register it was very simple- username, email, what language you speak now and what do you want to learn. I can go at my own speed. Here are the courses and I’m starting from the beginning then work my way down. I’m impressed they teach you so much, even traditions!
- Beginner’s Courses: You can get an easy introduction to Spanish or just consolidate your basic knowledge with the beginner’s course. Following the course step-by-step you can quickly gain an understanding of the most important ideas, and you can learn up to an advanced beginner’s level of learning.
- Intermediate Courses: are some courses to refresh and improve your basic skills. With these in-depth courses you’ll practice intensive listening, speaking, reading and writing at a pre-intermediate level of learning.
- Grammar: Grammar practice in easy, understandable steps. Drills and exercises with clear and concrete examples.
- Listening and Speaking: you’ll find courses which will help you to focus on your listening and speaking skills.
- Countries and Traditions: In these courses you won’t just learn the language, but also about the countries in which Spanish is spoken and their traditions.
- Specials: Are you looking for something special? Here you will find courses where you can learn idioms and practice numbers.
- Words and Sentences: Improve and train your vocabulary with over 3000 words and example sentences as well as 1000 additional useful sentences you can use in everyday life.