{"id":4524,"date":"2021-04-17T08:48:16","date_gmt":"2021-04-17T15:48:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/?p=4524"},"modified":"2021-04-17T08:48:16","modified_gmt":"2021-04-17T15:48:16","slug":"babbel-vs-duolingo-whats-best-for-esl-learners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/babbel-vs-duolingo-whats-best-for-esl-learners\/","title":{"rendered":"Babbel vs Duolingo: What\u2019s best for ESL learners?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Without a doubt, Babbel and Duolingo are two of the most popular language learning applications available. Both apps have a lot of positives and negatives. But are they useful for ESL learners?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In this article, we\u2019ll examine both applications and give you the final <\/span><b><i>verdict<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2014<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">an opinion or judgement; usually given in a court of law<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2014on Babbel vs Duolingo.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>A note for advanced level ESL learners<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Before we give you the <\/span><b><i>rundown<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2014analysis or summary\u2014it\u2019s important to note that while applications like Babbel and Duolingo are great for practice and learning some basic and intermediate level concepts, you will never achieve an advanced level using only these apps.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you want to work towards an advanced level in English, then you\u2019ll need to practice and work with real, native speakers who can correct your mistakes, help with motivation, and make the process of learning fun. For that, we recommend <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">SpeakUp by Magoosh<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Babbel vs Duolingo: The Positives<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">First, let&#8217;s be positive and look at the good things about each application.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Duolingo<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Along with Rosetta Stone and Babbel, Duolingo is one of the most popular language learning sites out there. The program is free as long as you\u2019re willing to watch advertisements. Otherwise, you can pay a monthly charge for ad-free and offline service.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The program offers very short lessons and a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.growthengineering.co.uk\/definition-of-gamification\/\"><b><i>gamified platform<\/i><\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. This means that the program incorporates elements of gameplay like awarding points and medals to encourage users to continue \u2018playing\u2019 or learning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are other game elements in the program like their cute owl character who makes a noise every time you correctly say or enter a word. With phone reminders, you can set up a solid system of practicing English with a short lesson every day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The lessons cover a lot of basic content that\u2019s great for learners looking to master the basics or learn key words.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Babbel<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On the other side, Babbel is not a free service\u2014you get one free lesson when you register an account\u2014and there are no ads.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Babble platform also offers short lessons, but it\u2019s the differences that make Babbel a positive choice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Because Babbel is a paid service, the lessons tend to be more thorough and written out than Duolingo. Also, they offer drills to help you practice the concepts. The program has an actual language-building process in place to learn.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Their lessons also cover <a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/esl-resources-to-help-intermediate-and-advanced-learners\/\">intermediate and advanced concepts<\/a> where it\u2019s necessary to have some explanation in order to understand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A famous <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/english-idioms-easy-intermediate-and-advanced\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">English idiom<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to apply here is: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">you get what you pay for<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Babbel vs Duolingo: The Negatives<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We can\u2019t be positive for the whole article and give a fair comparison, so here are the negatives for each platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Duolingo<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As stated, Duolingo offers a lot of basic concepts in a gamified format, but it doesn\u2019t do much beyond that.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With Duolingo, the exercises use a lot of <\/span><b><i>nonsensical<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2014<em>no meaning<\/em>\u2014sentences that aren\u2019t practical for learning a language or exploring cultural context. Also, even with basic concepts, the platform doesn\u2019t offer much explanation for things like grammar and pronunciation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The exercises can become very repetitive over time. Imagine learning the same basic words and concepts over and over again with no logical order or structure. After a while, even with a phone reminder, you\u2019ll lose motivation to keep learning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Also, the audio quality with Duolingo is a low-point as it sounds a little unnatural which is very important for learning any language.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Babbel<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On the other side, Babbel doesn\u2019t have a lot of the fun, gamifying features used by Duolingo, so you better be self-motivated to keep learning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The core of their lessons involve matching, filling in the blanks and repeating words into your microphone for digital analysis. While you\u2019ll receive much more explanation than Duolingo in the lesson, repeating exercises over-and-over gets boring\u2014fast!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Next, although speech recognition has advanced greatly over the years, it\u2019s still a negative on the platform. Just because the technology is better, it doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re learning to pronounce things correctly. You\u2019re only pronouncing things well enough to pass a computer algorithm. Nothing compares to hearing and interacting with a native speaker.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>Babbel vs Duolingo: The Verdict<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Answering the question \u2018Which is better?\u2019 is difficult because the applications cater to different types of learners.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With Duolingo, you can learn the basics through a free application that has a lot of gaming features to keep you motivated on your language learning journey. However, the application doesn\u2019t explain much with grammar and leaves it up to the learner to figure out more difficult concepts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Babbel has more of a traditional learning focus as it explains language concepts and structures the learning in a logical order. This allows you to have a better understanding of English, but the exercises themselves get boring after a while. There&#8217;s a greater chance of losing interest in learning with the Babbel platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">But even with the stale learning model, Babbel is the better choice of the two.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Duolingo\u2019s audio sounds a little unnatural while Babbel\u2019s audio tracks have a high-quality sound and greater clarity. That\u2019s just too important of a factor when choosing a language learning application.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Also, Duolingo is very basic in its lessons. Getting to the intermediate to advanced level is impossible using only the application as it doesn\u2019t explain concepts. However, you\u2019ll have difficulty with Babbel also.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s hard to recommend either platform as a primary learning source. You\u2019ll only be able to take your learning so far on either platform before <\/span><b><i>hitting a wall<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2014<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">reach a point where it\u2019s impossible to make any more progress<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To learn a language, you have to incorporate reading, writing, listening and speaking into your learning. Babbel and Duolingo only hit a couple of those learning principles, and they do them at a basic level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you want to be well-rounded in your learning and take things to the intermediate to advanced level, there are <a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/10-english-speaking-apps-for-non-native-speakers\/\">better platforms<\/a> out there than Babbel or Duolingo. They\u2019re fine if you want to practice a little bit every day, but getting to the intermediate to advanced level is impossible with Duolingo and very difficult with Babbel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Raising your English comprehension from intermediate to advanced will require motivation, working with a tutor who can fully explain and explore grammar concepts, and interaction with native speakers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Though <a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/english-speaking\/\">SpeakUp by Magoosh<\/a>, you have the opportunity to learn cultural concepts, explore current events, and interact with other English learners. Also, you&#8217;ll get feedback from native English speakers. It&#8217;s a fun way to take your English learning to the next level and explore intermediate to advanced concepts without all the textbook theory.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Without a doubt, Babbel and Duolingo are two of the most popular language learning applications available. Both apps have a lot of positives and negatives. 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