Name: Yabla Spanish
Rating: 3.72973 (37 reviews)

User Reviews for Yabla Spanish

3.73 out of 5

37 Ratings

9 years ago, Lego Dude 6622

Please remove echo on slowed iOS videos

When you play a video on slow mode on an iOS device there is an echo that can make it a little harder to hear. The echo doesn't occur on the laptop version. Very cool product overall.

1 year ago, LazyLanguageLearner

My favorite language learning tool

Yabla has become my favorite way to learn Spanish over the last couple of years. Everything is video based, which makes me feel more involved than other systems, and the price for the anual subscription (linked on their website) is better than for most of the competitors. I use both the app and the browser version, each offering a few benefits over the other, but it is easy enough to switch back and forth. The key concept here is that you can interactively watch and rewatch videos of different sorts, with exercises in listening, speaking and recalling the various sentences. There are also vocab exercises and discussion forums for each video, often with staff chiming in to answer questions. Videos include custom Yabla content, music videos, TV shows and ads. I particularly enjoyed going through much of the Columbian version of The Wonder Years in bite sized pieces. The content is engaging and the repetition key to driving home the grammar until it sticks. Support is also awesome.

5 years ago, Jrhd00d84

Yabla is wonderful

I have been using Yabla Spanish for several years and it has definitely helped me to improve my Spanish. The amount of awesome content that Yabla provides is incredible and new videos are posted all of the time. With well over 1,500 videos and I believe approaching over 2,000, Yabla is something I think all serious Spanish users should use on a daily basis. I wish more people knew how awesome Yabla is. You will find it awesome too! ¡Buena Suerte!

1 week ago, deepsoul13

Controls are awkward

Controls are very hardly placed. Slow and Loop are at bottom of screen, video play pause and back/forward are mid-screen, and the “close” button after clicking on a word is at very top of screen. I’d recommend moving controls to bottom of screen so they’re easier to press while holding phone in hand. Thanks for considering. Also, watched videos don’t sync between Computer and iOS versions. Please fix. Is there an easier way to access flash cards? Does the app even have flash cards…

7 years ago, 10mdbtoohess

So enjoyable!

Yabla Spanish has added a whole new dimension to my study of Spanish. It rounds out and complements the more formal aspects of language learning by providing real live people in real live situations. Also, the ability to slow down the speaker(s),to pause and backup is very helpful. Good job. Glad I found you.

4 years ago, Katy the Lady

Yabla where have you been? I have been looking for stuff like this for a long time.

I wish that you could add other languages without having to pay full price for another one. I’m sure it’s worth it, but I only have so much time. So, no sense in double paying.

7 years ago, Tim928

Fantastic! I love it.

This app is extremely user-friendly. I love the real life videos which are a pleasant change from other, "dry" Spanish learning materials.

5 years ago, E Tx Music Student

Just what I need

Thank you for a great service! Videos are interesting and good to gradually increase listening skills. Please get all episodes on Extra!

6 years ago, Doc Molly

Unique and effective

This app is great for the intermediate to advanced Spanish speaker who wants exposure to many different accents and to be challenged by language in its raw form, spoken by native speakers. Enjoy!

5 years ago, Ozziecookie

Love online but app not working

I am unable to get videos to play. I have to use website. I like site but would like to access videos on the app

5 years ago, Aaron4404

Awful.

I honestly can not believe my Spanish teacher had the right to use my money to buy this garbage. This and her poor teaching are the reason why I am stopping after Spanish 3. Please fix your app if you want a better experience for those to come.

3 weeks ago, David6895643

Looping and video play problem

I am seeing stills, not continuous video. And using "loop" command is not properly looping the segments.

7 years ago, eharas

Amazing & indispensable

I see a private tutor once a week for Spanish lessons and this app was recommended by her. I am so glad I purchased it!!! Everything I learn with her I can look up similar content practice speaking and hearing and listening. I'm very good at reading Spanish but that's not how you become good at being able to understand and speak a language. This app/content takes you to the next level of being able to understand what you hear and helps you understand (via repetition) how they use the language. Contrary to one reviewer who said said this was no Pimsleur, no it's not, it's better. Pimsleur/Rosetta Stone/Duolingo is memorizing words and phrases. This app not only helps with that but it teaches you how people really speak the language. You'll never learn a language fully if you don't immerse yourself in native speakers and native conversation. This app does just that!

7 years ago, AA Manhattan

The perfect companion

Howmany times you quit learning a language because of grammar complication or tedious spelling or extra unneeded explanation when you just want to jump into it and start to speak and understand. well this app is all about that. I know grammar and I don't want to remember it as I am not writing a thises in Spanish I just want to speak it with people who speak it and there where this app is indispensable as it takes you to life situations and make it fun to learn and you end up learning not overwhelmed with unnecessary information and a vicious circle of endless useless tests. You don't have to write it well or know the gramer behind it, most natives don't , you just make it as a second nature to you and that is how to speak a language.

11 years ago, rjtrudel

Yes! Yes! Yes!

I have been waiting for this app forever! I think it is an extremely effective way to learn spanish. I have bought tons of apps in the appstore and this one is the best. The key to learning another language is comprehensible input and repetition. This app gives you that. Simple to use. Swipe left to repeat a sentence over and over and over again. Use the loop feature and listen while your walking, running, sleeping, driving, getting yelled at by your significant other etc.

9 years ago, KeithJamesAtown

Love it

Yabla is a fantastic language learning tool. It's even better now with the app for on the go. I'm not sure if the app shows you the most recent videos watched as does the computer desktop version; can't find that in the menus but would be nice. The videos work great on the smartphone and I use it here more than on my computer.

8 years ago, Puzzle_lover529

Great for someone who has studied the basics and wants to move on.

This app is a great way to learn Spanish through conversations at the pace they are typically spoken. As someone who studied Spanish, but am no longer surrounded by any Spanish speakers, this app is not only saving my Spanish but improving it! This app is truly indispensable.

10 years ago, Masbuut

The Best

The best app ever for listening comprehension. The ability to slow down the audio without distortion is amazing. The ability to "loop" or repeat phrases/sentences is excellent for training the ear to hear new sounds. This is technology at its best.

10 years ago, Sr.Steve

Useful AND fun!

This is a great tool for learning and improving Spanish. Choose your level of ability, or focus on a particular country's accent. Enjoyable and entertaining.

9 years ago, Encanta Español

Extremely helpful

Love it!! I wish the class assignments were sorted into tabs by due dates like on the website, but it's still a fantastic tool for learning Spanish.

9 years ago, Ashleysc731

So much fun learning Spanish

Great app to learn Spanish. I have been looking for something like Yabla to learn Spanish for years and now I am enjoying so much learning Spanish daily without getting bored!

10 years ago, Bilingojingo

Great app

It requires a subscription but it is well worth the money. Duolingo is a great to app to start with, but for listening to and comprehending conversations this app is ideal. Please don't mess with it, it's perfect.

7 years ago, Racepoltergeist

Favorite Tool To Learn Spanish

I graduated from Duolingo and now only use Yabla. Most effective way to learn Spanish, it has helped me immensely.

8 years ago, Colasante

Lots of fun!

The videos work great and I love to learn about new things from different parts of the world.

8 years ago, Unpuzzled3

Learn and enjoy

Good way to learn to listen to the Spanish language but also become familiar with the variations in the language

9 years ago, kahruzorz

Great

How does this not have more users?!!! It's the best app I have found for listening to Spanish.

10 years ago, Fmfoto

FINALLYYYY!!!

So happy that Yabla finally made an app!!! This program is amazing and so cheap for only $7 a month!!! Great when used in conjunction with Duolingo for learning languages!!!! YAYYYY

11 years ago, _ko67t (Ifunny name)

Good app for learning but

There needs to be a class assignment for school purposes. That would make the app great

10 years ago, Miximos

Great but!!

You have to put scores and high score table , also watching history , lessons , and all the web feature

10 years ago, Krs624

FUN language learning! Love it!

This is a great way to practice Spanish, increase vocab and hear/watch native Spanish speakers.

8 years ago, Chevyrugerchick

Eh 😕 just typical conversation.

It's ok.(just my opinion ) It's no Pimsleur. If you want to actually learn a language get Pimsleur or Fluenz.

8 years ago, U. Patty

Amazing

Best way to learn a language. Quality app.

10 years ago, DanielaLovesCookies

Class assignments

Add class assignment videos plz🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

9 years ago, Zumbatoy

Awesome!

Love it! Highly recommended!!

5 years ago, spanish boy 01

No me gusta

A mí mo me gusta Yabla.

6 years ago, YM707

Not worth the money

Many of the videos are songs with translation. YouTube has much higher selection (Free of course) and better songs in my opinion. All videos are very short, most are one two or 3 min, some are 20 seconds. When you add the total video time it’s absurdly low. The idea behind Yabla is good but $10 per month subscription is WAY too expensive for the content. You don’t know this until you purchase the program.

Description

Learn a foreign language with authentic video content! Yabla is a video library for language learners with customized games and tools to help you become fluent. Yabla supports Spanish, French, Italian, German, ESL, and Chinese learners. Yabla offers 6 languages to choose from! Why is learning with Yabla different?: -Library with thousands of videos, updated weekly -Video player tools including slowplay and loop -Integrated dictionaries and subtitles across multiple languages -Educational games including fill in the blank, multiple choice, and vocabulary review IOS subscribers can take advantage of more features, with free access to our website! Scribe dictation, comprehension, and flashcards are available only via the web. Popular content includes television programs, music videos, interviews, animation, documentaries, and travel videos. Yabla is functional across devices. App subscription also includes access to our website featuring all exercises and language games! Use Yabla wherever you are, at home or on the go. The Yabla video player features translations by native speakers fluent in both languages. The meaning of words and phrases is reflective of the dialect and culture in the video. Yabla has no automatically generated translations. We give users accurate and context-specific meanings. Yabla features loop and pitch-corrected slow down options, for users to learn the material at their own pace. Users may take time to review phrases or words of difficulty, as well as go over them multiple times during a session. Click on difficult words to look them up in our multisource dictionary and add them for later review. Practice them in the flashcard exercise, available via our web app. Flashcard review helps to memorize new vocabulary. This App contains a limited selection of free language learning videos. Full access requires a purchased subscription. Subscriptions are available as a one-time payment, or as an auto-renewing subscription. Yabla brings immersive learning to you, anytime, anywhere. If you choose an auto-renewing subscription: - Your subscription will automatically renew each month and your credit card will be charged through your iTunes account. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes account settings. - You will receive new content on a weekly basis, and have access to all previously released videos. - You may cancel your subscription at any time. After canceling, you will continue to have access through your "paid to date". - Auto-Renewing subscription price may be different based on currency. Exact pricing is disclosed within the app. Privacy Policy https://www.yabla.com/privacy.php Terms of Use https://www.yabla.com/terms.php