Busuu
Busuu resembles both Duolingo and Babbel in terms of lesson styles and teaching methodologies, and it follows a similar trend. Where it differs from the competition is in its certificate program; unlike the other platforms, it allows paying customers to receive a McGraw Hill certificate to prove their language proficiency.
We found the lessons to be entertaining and straightforward in our testing. We particularly enjoyed the platform's capability for detecting repeated errors in your lessons and encouraging you to acquire the proper spelling, pronunciation, or grammar. Because your learning is tied with a profile rather than a device, Busuu makes switching between your laptop and phone a breeze.
If you use the free-tier membership, you can only study one language on the site; however, premium subscribers have access to all 12. Premium members can also download content to learn on their own time, and they can pay extra for live tutoring. Because it lacks many additional features, such as games or podcasts, this platform did not receive as high a rating as some other language learning apps. As a result, the lesson structure may become repetitive after a while.
Website: www.busuu.com
Reasons to buy
- Easy to switch between laptop and phone
- Simple, modern interface
Reasons to avoid
- Premium subscription needed to download content
