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The Next Web, 23. October 2012

Babbel takes its language learning platform to Windows 8 with 11 new apps

Indeed, we can expect to see a slew of Metro-style apps roll out from the tech community this week, and one of those is Babbel, which is making eleven language-learning apps available for Windows 8. An additional app for Windows Phone 8 is in the works.

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Wired, 15. October 2012

Speaking in Tongues: 3 Language-Learning Apps

Smart topic-based word groupings. Flash-card game mixes up cards after each turn.

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PC Mag, 11. October 2012

Babbel Review and Rating

Considering I had never heard of Babbel before I started testing it, I approached the online language-learning program with more than an ounce of skepticism regarding quality of the content. Boy was I in for a pleasant surprise.

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Computer Hoy, 4. October 2012

Las 5 mejores apps para aprender idiomas

Con Babbel puedes aprender idiomas de manera muy interactiva. Con Página Web y aplicación, puedes acceder a un curso de todos los niveles, desde el básico hasta el más avanzado.

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Deutsche-bildung.de, 30. August 2012

Im Portrait: Babbel.com

"Die Liebe steckt im Detail und vielleicht macht auch das den Babbel-Erfolg aus. Neue Wörter erscheinen auf virtuellen Fotokarten mit gut ausgewählten, auch witzigen Motiven. Die Vokabeln werden von Muttersprachlern eingesprochen und vom Lernenden so oft niedergeschrieben oder übers Mikro mit Spracherkennnung gesprochen, bis sie sitzen. Ein intelligenter Wiederholmanager merkt sich dabei ganz genau, wo es hakt – die zu wiederholenden Begriffe und Wendungen tauchen nach einem ausgeklügelten System auf."

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Lifeloveshopping.com, 28. August 2012

Back To School For Parents

"Babbel‘s free iPhone and iPad apps come in seven languages: German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portugese, Swedish, and English. These apps are aimed to boost your vocabulary, giving you access to 3000 words all used in sample sentences and pronounced by a native speaker. Babbel’s apps compliment its web-based course offerings, and although you can synchronize your progress with the website, you needn’t be a course subscriber to use the apps."

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Geardiary.com, 23. August 2012

Babbel (and others) and the Advancement of Foreign Language eBooks

"One of the more interesting of the newcomers is Babbel.  Babbel are the folks behind one of the better language learning sites on the web, babbel.com."

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Huffington Post, 14. August 2012

Online Courses: The Perpetual Student

"Maybe all you want to do is learn a new language or brush up on one studied long ago. Try the free apps for Babbel and busuu, which give you spoken vocabulary, phrases and whole conversations to study, repeat and practice."

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New York Times, 25. July 2012

Powerful Tools for Learning a Language, or Several

"The app I’ve found most powerful is Babbel. It’s a companion to the bigger Babbel online package and covers 11 languages. The different language apps are all similar, and they’re free on iOS and Android."

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Thedailymeal.com, 23. July 2012

Babbel Offers Mobile Wine and Food Course

"Travelers and gourmets can learn culinary lingo with Babbel’s new Wine, Food, and Gastronomy course. Offered in seven languages, the food- and wine-themed course is available online and as an app for smartphones and tablets."

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