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Instead of just simple repeating you have been giving me new and sometimes difficult lessons in Spanish. Is there any chance you will offer a course in Arabic?
All ok so far but the course seems to be progressing too quickly - luckily I know the vocabulary being used but then I am not a novice learner m. Am I doing something wrong - I’m just going through th... See more
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The Babbel app is well designed & I have found moving through the various modules easy to do. My biggest challenge is (and has always been with trying to learn Italian over a number of years), that I... See more
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Good experience in general, some suggestions
One of my favorite things is the ability to skip pages/screens in most exercises. In other apps things start feeling repetitive for me, and appreciate the ability to tell the app when I feel that, without too much judgement.
What I would like to see in the app:
1. An option to use keyboard input when you need to organize letters for an answer. It can get really annoying to choose letters when the word is big
2. An option to choose font size for certain things, mainly the letter choosing part
3. A way to see which languages you are actively learning, and your progress in each in a centralized place. And to be able to choose language not from the settings menu (it feels very unintuitive).
24 May 2026
Reply from Babbel
Hi Ariel,
Thank you for sharing your feedback and suggestions with us!
We're glad to hear you enjoy the ability to skip screens in Babbel and appreciate your thoughtful ideas about keyboard input, font size options, and a more intuitive way to view your learning progress. We'll make sure to pass your suggestions along to our product team for consideration.
If you have any other thoughts or questions, please let us know. Happy learning! 🧡️
Best wishes,
The Babbel Team
Why to sign up to Babbel
I signed up to Babbel today for membership for the full year. This is to explain why this provider was chosen above others. To begin with I checked out reviews, and these were way more positive than for other providers, always a good sign. Secondly, they offer sample lessons, to try before you buy, so you get a good idea of the resources available, which many providers don't do. Thirdly, I asked a series of questions about the services being offered online, and quickly received polite and professional responses to my questions, in a timely fashion, so again a good sign, as the company is easy to contact and responds speedily to questions. In addition, Babbel offer a choice of varied languages which other providers do not do, and I have chosen to learn Dutch. I have tried out the lessons and found them a good structure with lots of audio to ascertain correct pronunciation and vocabulary. So far I am very impressed by this professional service provider. Another review will be written following a year and when my subscription is for renewal, but this one is simply to outline why this one has proved to be a good choice so far.
22 May 2026
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Reply from Babbel
Hello Susan,
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughtful review and for choosing Babbel for your language learning journey!
We're delighted to hear that our sample lessons, quick responses, and variety of languages helped you make your decision, and that you're enjoying learning Dutch with us.
Your feedback means a lot to us, and we're thrilled that you find our lessons well-structured and helpful for pronunciation and vocabulary. If you ever have questions or need tips as you progress, feel free to reach out - our team is always here to support you.
Wishing you lots of success and enjoyment as you continue learning Dutch with Babbel! 🧡️
Kind regards,
The Babbel Team
Excellent 5 stars !!!!!!!
The course is fantastic and as a retired Lecturer/ Teacher with 35 yrs experience ; it is without doubt one of the best courses I have ever undertaken . Its clear explanation of grammar and its use of it, in a contextual setting is excellent. Facilitating rapid progress and an enjoyable learning experience This contrasts with Duolingo which I abandoned due to a lack of clarity, progress and frustration. I cannot recommend this course highly enough. A well deserved 5 stars!!!!!!
22 May 2026
Reply from Babbel
Hello William,
Thanks for sharing your feedback and recommendations.
We're delighted to hear that you enjoy the grammatical instruction in Babbel. Our team of language experts works hard to create engaging and effective lessons, and your feedback means a lot to us!
Kind regards,
The Babbel Team
Seem to be struggling
Seem to be struggling. It would be nice to be able to contact someone as it is probably me using the site incorrectly. Could do with some personal guidance ....
21 May 2026
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Reply from Babbel
Hi there,
Thanks for reaching out. Please send an email to support@babbel.com and we’ll be delighted to assist you!
Kind regards,
The Babbel Team 🧡️
My experience of Babbel
I am a fairly ancient user so my learning experience is couched in many years of studying languages. I find Babbel very easy to use and from what I can see it offers a wealth of things to cover and study. I like the fact that it incorporates grammar points as you go along to refresh your memory. I don’t think it is as good at the speaking part as others or perhaps I haven’t reached that part yet. I have tried other apps which concentrate on speaking but find that they have too many bugs and are a complete waste of time. No names no pack drill!
21 May 2026
Reply from Babbel
Hi Jocelyn,
Thanks for your message and for sharing your experience with Babbel.
We're glad to hear you find Babbel easy to use and appreciate the grammar points. Regarding speaking practice, Babbel offers several ways to help you strengthen your speaking skills:
- You can use our speech recognition tool, which gives immediate feedback on your pronunciation. This feature is available in both courses and review activities.
- Reading aloud is a great way to get comfortable with speaking and practice commonly used words and phrases.
- Watching movies or TV shows in your target language and reading captions out loud can help you improve rhythm and pronunciation.
- If you have a friend or family member learning the same language, practising together can make speaking more relevant and enjoyable.
If you'd like to learn more about setting up the speech recognition tool or other speaking features, you can check out our guide here: https://support.babbel.com/hc/en-gb/articles/360037872051-Practising-speaking
We hope these tips help you get the most out of Babbel's speaking practice. If you have any other questions or need more guidance, please let us know. Happy learning!
Best wishes,
The Babbel Team 🧡️
Probably best suited to those already a…
Probably best suited to those already a little way into their target language. Had to go elsewhere to master numbering, for example. It annoys me that I don't find all the possibilities from my tablet on the laptop. The real voices are good. Voice recognition is worthwhile , but would be more helpful with feedback on where a problem lies within a phrase when there is a fail.
21 May 2026
Reply from Babbel
Hi Paul,
Thanks for your message.
I appreciate your feedback about Babbel and your experience with mastering numbering and using the app across different devices. Regarding speech recognition, Babbel uses advanced technology to help improve your pronunciation and provides instant feedback during lessons. If you encounter issues or want to adjust the speech recognition feature, you can turn it on or off by tapping the microphone icon at the bottom-left corner of your screen.
If you have any other questions or suggestions, feel free to let me know. Happy learning!
The voices are real not cartoonist
The voices are real not cartoonist . The review weak-medium-strong i good
20 May 2026
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I’ve learned a lot with Babbel, but..
I’ve learned a lot with Babbel, supported by other content like easy-read novels, podcasts, light news, children's stories, music.
Major comments on Babbel:
1. Inability to do a search for a learned phrase or word in vocab’
2. No new material added in the several years of using the app
3. No sign of live conversations for minority languages (eg Swedish, in my case)
4. More of the interactive games would be a good addition
EDIT, after initial response from Babbel:
The reply below does not respect my suggestions at all. I am very aware of the different tools offered but the search feature I am asking for is to FIND something from a SEARCH in the vocabulary. The reviews are generated I assume by some algorithm (eg randomly or according to how well I’ve committed them to memory/learnt a rule). They are helpful, I use them everyday.
Please do not patronise me by asking for feedback and then using it to present your, now ageing, features and benefits. I have been around the sales and marketing block too many times to be taken in. Sadly, what this demonstrates is a lack of customer responsiveness and will eventually lead to you being overtaken by a competitor or two. Meanwhile you just lost a star in the rating.
20 May 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Babbel
Hi Roy Edward,
Thank you for your follow-up and for sharing your detailed feedback.
I understand your request is specifically about being able to search for learned phrases or words within your vocabulary. At the moment, Babbel does not offer a dedicated search function for vocabulary items. The Review feature and custom collections allow you to organize and revisit words and phrases, but searching for a specific item is not currently possible.
Your feedback is valuable and has been noted for our product team, as we continually look for ways to improve Babbel. I appreciate your long-term commitment to learning and your suggestions regarding new material, live conversations for minority languages, and more interactive games. If you have further ideas or questions, please let me know.
Thank you again for helping us improve Babbel.
Beware of Babbel’s shady subscription policies
I do not recommend Babbel unless you make sure when you want to discontinue your subscription that you make them very aware and get proof before they keep charging you every year which is what happened to me. I sent an email but they ignored it for two years. I was charged for something that I didn’t even use in the first place so that was three years of charges the last one being today. I contacted them and in no way shape or form were they going to refund me even though it was just charged. I was very adamant about the fact that I had canceled and honestly I never used it once which they’re able to see that I had not logged on but they don’t care. Who cares if Babbel is supposed to be good for languages, the fact that they’re shady on their subscription system is a huge problem because it’s an over all view of what this company is like. They could refund my $80 I’m only asking for the last charge even though I was charged last year as well but they’re offering to give me a coupon that I could give to someone?? My family is French and everyone is fluent except me so there’s no one for me to give it to. But that’s beside the point, I didn’t ask for the last two years to be refunded, just this year, they don’t notify you in advance that they’re going to charge your card and that’s also a problem and very shady in my opinion. So beware
Update after Babbel’s response: Babbel has refunded me for this year, 2026 and I really appreciate it. I did have to go to the extreme to get my money back but I am happy that it was refunded. Thank you
18 May 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Babbel
Hi Cynthia,
Thank you for sharing your feedback here.
We can see that our colleague has reviewed your case and has contacted you directly about this. We try to be as upfront as possible about our payment plans, and customers always have the option to manage their payments on the Account Information page. All information regarding subscription autorenewal is visible during the payment process and after purchase, as well as in your invoice.
If you need any further help, please respond to our most recent message and we'll be happy to assist you further.
Best regards,
Babbel Team
I'm still enjoying it
I'm still enjoying it! And beginning to recognise words now! I'm finding difficulty in speaking it though! .
Sometimes it moves too quickly for me as hadn't had time to read it through before it moves on! I do find Spanish pronunciation quite hard!!
20 May 2026
Reply from Babbel
Hi Dianne,
Thank you for your message.
I'm glad to hear you're enjoying Babbel and starting to recognise more words! I understand that speaking Spanish and keeping up with the lesson pace can be challenging, especially with pronunciation.
To help you practise speaking, you can use Babbel Speak, which is available for Spanish learners. This feature lets you practise pronunciation and speaking in a supportive way. If you haven't tried it yet, I recommend giving it a go!
If you have any other questions or need tips for learning at your own pace, please let me know. Happy learning!
A perfect way of learning languages
it is a very good way to learn a new language, thank you
20 May 2026
Unprompted review
Only thing that i dislike is that not…
Only thing that i dislike is that not always are nouns thought with definitive article, thats really pain. I want to memorize a noun with an article right away
20 May 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Babbel
Hello Jaroslav,
Thank you for your message.
I understand how important it is to learn nouns with their definite articles, as it helps with memorization and proper usage. While Babbel lessons may not always present nouns with their articles, you can complement your learning in a few ways:
- Label items around your home with their names and articles
- Keep a vocabulary diary, noting each noun with its article
- Practice speaking with native speakers or language exchange partners to reinforce vocabulary in context
- Try Babbel's Conversation Practice feature to build confidence using new words
If you have any other feedback or questions, feel free to let me know. Happy learning!
Babbel is great
I think Babbel is great. It is fun without making learning too 'gamey'. You feel like you're actually learning real world helpful information and phrases.
I would like to be able to see lists of verbs etc that I've covered, and review flashcards anytime I want, but that's the only thing.
20 May 2026
Reply from Babbel
Hi Em,
Thanks for your message.
I'm glad to hear you're enjoying Babbel and finding the learning experience helpful!
To review lists of verbs and other vocabulary you've covered, you can use Babbel's Review feature. This includes:
- Flashcards to test your memory
- Writing exercises to help with spelling
- Speaking and listening activities
You can also create custom collections to focus on specific words or phrases, such as verbs. On the website, scroll down on the Review page and click 'Create a new collection.' In the Babbel app, go to the Practice tab, tap 'Your Vocabulary,' scroll down, and tap 'Create a new collection.' You can add, remove, rename, or delete items in your collection anytime.
For more details, you can check our guide here: https://support.babbel.com/hc/en-us/articles/205600228-Vocab-workout-Review
If you have any other questions or suggestions, feel free to reach out. Happy learning!
I think Babbel is good
I think Babbel is good, it stretches you and isn’t always easy. Compared to another app I am using for a different language. I think it is more thorough and reliable. I will give the other one up at the end of the year.
I will certainly continue my subscription with Bible
20 May 2026
Reply from Babbel
Hi Marina,
Thanks for your message.
We're delighted to hear that Babbel is helping you on your language learning journey and that you find it thorough and reliable. Your feedback means a lot to us!
If you ever have questions or need support, feel free to reach out. Happy learning!
More grammar in the grammar guide would…
More grammar in the grammar guide would be great
20 May 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Babbel
Hi Veerle,
Thanks for your message.
We appreciate your feedback about wanting more grammar content in the Grammar Guide. Currently, the Grammar Guide offers a collection of bite-sized grammar topics with clear explanations and examples, designed especially for beginners (A1/A2) learning German, European and Mexican Spanish, or French. You can access it in the Practice tab of the Babbel app or the Explore tab in your browser, and repeat the material as often as you like to fully understand the content.
If you have any other suggestions or questions, please let us know. Happy learning!
Daily progress in acquiring the German language
I like the possibility to pay for a lifelong subscription
I like the available courses in many languages.
I would like more support for Dutch speakers who want to learn German. The course I follow is based on English speakers who want to speak German.
20 May 2026
Reply from Babbel
Hello Frank,
Thanks for your message.
We appreciate your feedback about your experience learning German with Babbel and your interest in more support for Dutch speakers. Currently, Babbel offers German courses tailored primarily for speakers of English and other major languages. You can find more information about the available languages and course structures here: https://support.babbel.com/hc/de/articles/205600508-Verf%C3%BCgbare-Sprachen
We are always working to improve our courses and your suggestion is valuable to us. If you have any other questions or ideas, please let us know!
Wishing you continued success on your language learning journey.
Babbel is FUN
I enjoy Babbel very much. An excellent course.
It has given me the confidence to engage in conversations with my Spanish friends and neighbours. Which years of other courses did not.
I would like to see more grammar built in to the course.
That is the only reason I gave Babbel 4 stars rather than 5.
20 May 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Babbel
Hi Ann y,
Thank you for your message.
I'm glad to hear that Babbel has helped you feel confident in conversations with your Spanish friends and neighbours! I appreciate your feedback about wanting more grammar content.
Babbel offers a dedicated feature called the Grammar Guide, which provides clear explanations and examples of grammar rules. You can find it in the Practice tab of the app or the Explore tab if you're using Babbel in your browser. This feature is currently available for Spanish learners at beginner levels (A1/A2), and you can revisit the material as often as you like to strengthen your grammar skills.
If you have any other questions or suggestions, please let me know. Happy learning!
You can read more about the Grammar Guide here: https://support.babbel.com/hc/en-us/articles/19260489559058-Grammar-guide
Mature Language App
Enjoying this language app. Compared with lots of others, this is the most adult and comprehensive we’ve tried. And learning Spanish it is giving European and Latin American variations. Actually took out a lifetime subscription, but do the trial first and wait for a reduced offer before buying.
20 May 2026
Reply from Babbel
Hi Janice,
Thanks for your message and for sharing your experience with Babbel!
We're glad to hear you're enjoying the app and exploring both European and Latin American Spanish variations. Babbel offers two Spanish courses—European and Latin American—so you can choose the variety that suits your learning goals. With a subscription, you have access to both, and you can switch between them anytime.
You can also browse the available Spanish content and change your learning language in the app or on babbel.com. If you have any questions or need help with your subscription, just let me know!
Happy learning!
I like the structured approach but…
I like the structured approach but would appreciate more information on the grammatical points.
20 May 2026
Reply from Babbel
Hi Andrea Mary,
Thanks for your message.
I'm glad to hear you appreciate Babbel's structured approach! If you'd like more information on grammatical points, our Grammar Guide is a great resource. You can find it in the Practice tab of the Babbel app or the Explore tab in your browser. There, you'll find clear explanations and examples for different grammar topics, and you can repeat the material as often as you like to fully understand the content.
If you have any other questions or feedback, feel free to let me know. Happy learning!
My experience isn''t great
My experience isn''t great. As a Level B2 there are insufficient B2 and C1 exercises and now I have finished them the App keeps taking me back to the A1 grammar exercises, because I haven't done them.
20 May 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Babbel
Hi Duncan,
Thanks for your message.
I understand your frustration about the limited B2 and C1 exercises and being redirected to A1 grammar content. Currently, Babbel’s Grammar Guide is designed mainly for beginners (A1/A2) and is available for German, Spanish, and French. It provides bite-sized grammar topics with clear explanations and examples, which you can access as often as you like. To find the Grammar Guide, go to the Practice tab in the Babbel app or the Explore tab on the website, then select the grammar topic you’d like to review.
We appreciate your feedback and understand how important advanced grammar practice is for your learning journey. If you have any other questions or suggestions, please let us know.
I hope this helps clarify the current options. Happy learning!
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