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I originally gave this a 4/5, but after spending some time with the app, I'm going to drop it down to a 3/5. I use it to learn more Spanish & Russian, but I'm starting to see where this app might be flawed. 1st, it would be extremely helpful to control the speed of the speaker, some spoken phrases are extremely fast, so it's hard to hear HOW something is being said, and makes typing it difficult b/c I can't hear subtle nuances (like with Russian). It also would be nice to zero in on a particular word in a phrase to play it and hear how it's said. 2nd, I think you may need to update your translations. Obviously one can't expect LITERAL translations from one language to another, but as I learn the Russian, the phrase given seems to be wildly different than how one could or even should translate it. The app teaches one word, but then gives us a phrase with an entirely different word. It would help to have an in app explanation of some of the meanings of those words. 3rd, with English, it seems to use UK English, not American, and the Spanish is Castellian, not Mexican, I think you should have options to switch those aspects around b/c it can get very confusing when I'm learning a word for biscuit, when that word really should be cookie, or when the app pronounces Spanish with a lisp, when I'm more trying to speak & learn the Mexican variety. Kind of like with the English, same languages, subtle differences.
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I have been using this application for learning for a very long time. I am a visual learner, and the pictures it shows help me pick up on words quickly compared to other Language courses. You can easily switch which language you are studying, and can even save your progress while switching from one to another. ita very easy to use and navigate, and for its price I LOVE it. I highly suggest this for anyone with spare time wanting to learn a language. it won't be an overnight, but it's worth.
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I like that the app wants to know if you can pronounce the words correctly. It didn't get a full five star because everytime I move to the next level there's the payment subscription thing that comes up. I understand why but it gets annoying for me to continue every level with trying to ignore the payment... I'll probably pay later just not every time I move up a level if I can work without paying.
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