Toucan by Babbel - Language Learning

A great extension for a little extra practice! in theory i think it's great, though practically I would say it can be a little spotty on the amount of translations per page. I have it set to 'high' but recently it exclusively translates only the word 'no' which is very unhelpful... hoping it is just a phase because i think it's a great app when it does work! having the 'extra practice' in ad spots is a stroke of genius, and while some of them are, honestly, a bit lame, I can't wait to see how... Show more

Congrats on the Acquisition! I use toucan casually, and I would say it works best as a casual extension. I wouldn't expect to learn a whole language, but if you want a little extra practice, then this is for you. I love the idea as it is fun to use, and it is unique compared to all the language-learning platforms. However, some people, (including one family member), disliked the constant "annoyance" of having to hover over a word when trying to understand something. Especially when the word i... Show more

I'm using Toucan to learn German and Spanish. I am really enjoying Toucan so far, and I find the passive approach to vocabulary acquisition more effective than active studying. I already had an intermediate level with both languages, so although Toucan is great for expanding my vocabulary, new learners may need other like classes or tutoring to learn the grammar and sentence structure. Either way, Toucan has found a place in my ecosystem of language-learning tools and I will be recommending i... Show more