Has anyone used Babbel to learn a language?

[HFJohnson]

I'd like to improve my French and night school classes aren't an option at the moment so I was considering the above and they are offering 6 or 7 months free, depending which offer code I used.

My questions would be - did you stick to it, how much time did you spend on it each day and did it work?

My French is ok but basic. I can read signs and the occasional thing someone says to me but I'd like to improve my vocabulary, pronunciation etc.

[sam7]

I used to be fluent in German but have not spoken it for years, I wanted to brush up. My daughter recommended DuoLingo, its a phone app. I have been using it for the last week and its really good, the recommend at least 15 minutes a day, but you can do as little as 5 or more if you want. Its fun and seems particularly good if you have some knowledge of the language

[ali-s]

I've used Duolingo for years. They keep emailing me reminders that I'm slacking

[THE WIZARD]

French speaking friends in Canada have used Duolingo to amazing results as I was brushing up on my French for them. I have a French Tutor but obviously not this year so far plus my friends speak Quebecois so I a thinking of giving Duolingo a go myself thanks for the reminder to do somethingg about it right now.

[HFJohnson]

Thanks for the replies. I've dowloaded Duolingo and had a go - it looks really good so far.

[janeywaney]

Not tried Babel currently using Duolingo to learn Spanish, loving it so far 😁
Our New Years resolution was to learn it and we are still doing it daily now.

Jane

[Triciamcl]

Duolingo is fab, I’ve used it to brush up on my French and also to start Spanish from the beginning , can’t recommend it enough Iuse the app en route to work (or I did before I started working from home), at home on the bus/ tram, in the car it’s really super

[Loulou127]

I’m using Duolingo to help with learning Welsh, unfortunately proper classes are off the table until next summer and I can’t get along with classes via Skype, I love duo lingo usually do about 20 minutes a day x

[Sas]

Another user of duolingo, I love it. It's taking me a while but getting there with Spanish x

[TigerMom]

I use both Duolingo and Babbel to learn German. I can read German quite well now and can respond to and construct simple sentences. I'm a long way from fluent yet though.