"Busuu: Learn&Speak Languages" is a popular language learning application that provides an efficient and interactive learning platform for learners around the world.Founded in 2008 by Bernhard Niesner and Adrian Hilti, the app is named after the endangered language Busuu, symbolizing the preservation of endangered languages and the importance of language learning.As of early 2020, Busuu has more than 100 million registered users, covering a wide range of user groups.
"Busuu:Learn&Speak Languages" core functions and features:
Multi-language courses: Provide learning courses in 12 languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, Polish, Turkish, Russian and Arabic, to meet different learning needs.
CEFR-aligned courses: The course design follows the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), from A1 basics to B2 intermediate and advanced, ensuring the standardization and international recognition of learning progress.
Interactive learning materials: Each course includes topical lessons, vocabulary, grammar exercises, pronunciation training, and conversation practice with native speakers to provide a comprehensive learning experience.
Personalized learning plan: Users can customize learning plans according to their own learning goals and time schedule to improve learning efficiency.
Certificate certification: In partnership with McGraw-Hill Education, after completing specific courses, learners can obtain officially recognized language proficiency certificates, which have a certain degree of recognition in the workplace and academic fields.
Placement test: Provides placement test to help users determine their language level and start the learning journey that best suits them.
Community interaction: Busuu’s community function allows users to communicate with learners around the world, provide writing and speaking assignments to native speakers for feedback, and enhance practical application capabilities.
Freemium mode: Basic courses are free, advanced features such as grammar explanation, spoken dialogue, spaced repetition vocabulary training and offline mode are available through subscription.
Mobile and web compatible: Supports iOS and Android devices, and also provides a web version to facilitate users to learn anytime and anywhere.
Gamified learning: Incentivize learning through points, badges, and leaderboards to make the learning process more interesting and motivating.
"Busuu:Learn&Speak Languages" user experience optimization:
Clear learning path and interface design make it easy for users to navigate.
Content and features are regularly updated to adapt to changes in user needs.
It emphasizes practical language communication and improves practical language application skills through built-in exercises and community interaction.
Through its comprehensive learning method and strong community support, "Busuu: Learn&Speak Languages" has become an efficient language learning tool suitable for a wide range of user groups from beginners to advanced learners.
The lessons are quick but effective. I got through a chapter and was able to follow a conversation about the topic immediately! I also love that they let native speakers give input on a learner's exercises. I don't love how frequently they ask you to buy a premium subscription. SEVERAL times each time I open the app. Notifications, pop-ups, ads within the app, after just about every lesson. It's a bit annoying.
the interaction with other people is interesting, but that's it. the placement test is extremely short (and the same every time), and it doesn't have comprehensive lessons at all. it shows you a sentence in your target language along with the translation, then asks you to do a few basic questions immediately after, so you don't even absorb anything. you could get nearly all the lessons 100% correct without learning anything. doesn't teach conjugation or tenses or anything.
AMAZING! I've used other apps to learn a language and this one is a lot better than the others. It has challenges and a reason to stay and continue learning through the use of leaderboards if you are competive. It has basic and premium versions but you get a lot out of the basic version such as learning. The premium allows you to take quizzes to review what you have learned. It is great and so glad I found it.
Excellent app for language learning. I've been learning languages for over a decade now and this has got to be the best language app there is. The curriculums are easy to follow and they won't bore you. In addition, the set phrases you'll learn are very useful and are mostly used in daily conversations (unlike the other app, ehem Duo). I just hope they have a platform to easily raise issues or suggestions compared to what it currently has.
I recently gave up on Duolingo after they removed the discussions, which was the only thing helping me understand Japanese on the app. After doing some searching I happened upon Busuu and I'm so impressed! You don't just have random words thrown at you to memorize. Everything is explained and there are different lesson options depending on your route pref. The option to post things for native speakers to correct is incredible. All this for less than what Duo costs. Highly recommend this app!
Like others, I first found the amount of upselling messages in the app to be too much. But I was learning a lot so I kept using it. At some point, the upsells went way down--so they seem to listen to the feedback! I've also had two great experiences with support when I ran into bugs. So I'm learning a lot, and when there are issues Busuu addresses them. Seems good to me!
Just started, and I love it. it's not first grade words or phrases. It's everyday conversations. Very helpful. The only thing I could ask for or want them to add in is a pronunciation bar. Allowing anyone to thoroughly listen to each word and how to pronounce each part correctly. Other than that, it's seems like a well-rounded language learning app.
Busuu offers a solid language learning experience, surpassing Duolingo with more interactive lessons. Its interactive lessons, personalized feedback, and community support make learning German a breeze. However, it's not a standalone solution. Pairing it with media exposure in your target language enhances efficiency. It's a valuable tool for structured learning, but complete immersion is key for mastery. Highly recommend for anyone serious about mastering a new language!
To keep it simple, it's a much better version of Duolingo. Unlike Duolingo, this app actually teaches and explains useful phrases that you'll be using in real life. Not to mention the fact that the audios used in this app are recorded from native speakers unlike Duolingo which uses AI voices. Albeit, the free version of the app does contains ads that occasionally pops up to encourage users to purchase the premium version of the app but it isn't much of a problem for me personally.
I really like how this app explains grammar rules, makes you spell the words out, and challenges you with similar options for multiple choice. It has a vocabulary bank that you can refer back to! I love that you can connect and get feedback from a native speaker quickly, and help others learning your language too. The app is a little slow to load up, but that is my only complaint.