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Basic Info

Cost
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TL;DR
An immersive platform using authentic videos with interactive subtitles. Perfect for improving listening skills but not a structured beginner course.
Ask native speakers questions about their language and culture, from "Does this sound natural?" to pronunciation help.
Speakly focuses on teaching the 4,000 most frequently used words of a language. It uses spaced repetition and real-life scenarios to help you communicate effectively as quickly as possible.

Description

Description

Yabla immerses learners in the language through a vast library of authentic videos, including everything from TV shows and music videos to interviews. Its standout feature is a unique video player with clickable, dual-language subtitles, slow-motion playback, and looping functions that make native-level content accessible. Integrated games reinforce vocabulary and comprehension from the videos. It is an exceptional tool for intermediate to advanced learners looking to sharpen their listening skills, but it is not a structured, A-to-Z course for beginners.

HiNative functions as a global Q&A forum connecting language learners with native speakers. Instead of a structured course, it allows you to ask specific questions about vocabulary, sentence structure, pronunciation, and cultural nuances. Users can get quick corrections on their writing or upload audio to ask for pronunciation feedback. It is an invaluable utility for clarifying doubts and getting authentic input, but it is a supplement for learning, not a standalone course.

Speakly’s methodology is built on teaching the 4,000 most statistically useful words of a target language. The app uses spaced repetition flashcards, listening exercises, and simulated conversations to embed these high-frequency words and phrases. By prioritizing practical vocabulary, Speakly helps beginners and intermediate learners build conversational confidence quickly. While light on deep grammar, its practical approach is highly efficient for those whose primary goal is to start speaking.

Features

Key Features
Video Based, Comprehensible Input, Immersion, Listening Comprehension, Gameified
Community, Language Exchange, Writing Practice, User Generated, Pronunciation Training
Vocabulary Builder, Spaced Repetition, Communicative Approach, Listening Comprehension, Bite Sized Lessons

Limitations

Known Issues
Limited Speaking Practice, Weak Grammar Explanation, Passive Learning Focus
Weak Grammar Explanation, Not A Course
Weak Grammar Explanation, Small Language Selection

Core Methodology & Pedagogy

Comprehensible Input
Immersion
Communicative Approach

Content & Material Type

Gameified
Spaced Repetition
Video Based
User Generated

Primary Skill Focus

Vocabulary Builder
Pronunciation Training
Listening Comprehension
Writing Practice

Interaction & Technology

Community
Language Exchange

Learning Context & Style

Bite Sized Lessons
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