That's funny! I think that's a key feature of Duolingo for some users - that persistent reminder to keep up with the lessons. It's great for some but too much for others.
Great you got some insights from our video! That said, we always recommend that people try the apps for themselves and see. There was a discussion on Reddit about this video and the two apps, and you can see from there how diverse the perspectives are: www.reddit.com/r/languagelearning/comments/120736q/duolingo_vs_babbel_mobile_app_what_i_learned_by/
I have tried both and abandoned each as life got busy. However my wife is addicted to Duo. She does 10 minutes every day, whether it’s a workday or a holiday, even when we are on an island she will find a way to do her ten minutes. The main reason is that she competes with her friends in the points they get. If she skips a day, she will loose the points she has earned. She also can see that her friends are keeping their streak. So it’s about the point system and keeping the streak. I guess the way the exercises and the UI are done also helps.
@@MartinTHoffmann the gamification aspects of the app are a huge part of it. Duolingo has invested a lot into the those systems, and they can work very effectively if there are social factors-like your wife having a friend to compete with.
I have only used Duo, the gamish interface doesn't bother me, so have been enjoying it. Not in a hurry to learn, have left it for months and come back, hence absolutely love the free aspect. If I had purchased a subscription, and then stopped using for periods, leaves a negative feeling. Would suggest to anyone considering learning another language to try it, you never know where you will end up.
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Havent tried babble (why im here) but Duo's passive and then not so passive aggression reminds me to keep up with my lessons. 😂
That's funny! I think that's a key feature of Duolingo for some users - that persistent reminder to keep up with the lessons. It's great for some but too much for others.
I am glad I didn't need to waste my money to know what Babbel is like. Thanks guys.
Great you got some insights from our video! That said, we always recommend that people try the apps for themselves and see. There was a discussion on Reddit about this video and the two apps, and you can see from there how diverse the perspectives are: www.reddit.com/r/languagelearning/comments/120736q/duolingo_vs_babbel_mobile_app_what_i_learned_by/
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I have tried both and abandoned each as life got busy.
However my wife is addicted to Duo. She does 10 minutes every day, whether it’s a workday or a holiday, even when we are on an island she will find a way to do her ten minutes. The main reason is that she competes with her friends in the points they get. If she skips a day, she will loose the points she has earned. She also can see that her friends are keeping their streak.
So it’s about the point system and keeping the streak. I guess the way the exercises and the UI are done also helps.
@@MartinTHoffmann the gamification aspects of the app are a huge part of it. Duolingo has invested a lot into the those systems, and they can work very effectively if there are social factors-like your wife having a friend to compete with.
I have only used Duo, the gamish interface doesn't bother me, so have been enjoying it. Not in a hurry to learn, have left it for months and come back, hence absolutely love the free aspect. If I had purchased a subscription, and then stopped using for periods, leaves a negative feeling. Would suggest to anyone considering learning another language to try it, you never know where you will end up.