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Overview

Yabla provides immersive language training for professionals using a library of authentic videos. While the user interface can feel dated, its powerful interactive player and patented Scribe dictation exercises offer an effective way to improve listening skills and vocabulary, which makes the Yabla software a strong choice for corporate learning.

Yabla Specifications

  • Activity Dashboard
  • Asynchronous Learning
  • Activity Tracking
  • Access Controls/Permissions

Yabla Features

Yabla Smart Subtitle Technology

The smart subtitle technology uses interactive, dual-language subtitles to provide a more natural learning environment. The subtitles are a helpful tool designed to assist learners in grasping the context and meaning of what is being said. This feature is a core component that makes the learning experience more immersive.

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Integrated Dual-Language Dictionaries

This integrated dictionary allows a learner to click on any word in the subtitles for an instant definition. It is a convenient way to expand one's vocabulary without having to leave the video. This tool helps to make the process of learning new words a bit more straightforward.

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Playback Controls

With playback controls, a person is able to slow down or loop a video's phrases to practice difficult parts at a specific pace. The ability to control the playback makes it easier to listen to and understand fast-paced conversations. It is a very helpful way to get the most out of each video.

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Listening Games And Exercises

The platform offers engaging activities like SCRIBE™, a dictation exercise, and SPEAK™, a pronunciation tool. These exercises are designed to help a person check comprehension and improve speaking skills. They offer a practical and interactive way to reinforce what has been learned.

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Authentic Video Content

Yabla has a large library of authentic videos, including television shows, documentaries, and music videos. All the content features native speakers, giving learners a chance to hear the language as it is actually used. This content provides a valuable connection to culture and language.

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Pros And Cons of Yabla

Pros

  • Video content is current, relevant, and engaging

  • The platform provides different video levels for beginners and advanced learners

  • Captions are available which helps with the reading component

Cons

  • Difficulty in finding specific videos for beginners

  • A feature can be added to slow down the speaking

Yabla Reviews

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3.5

All reviews are from verified customers

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Joanne R.

Mid Market, 101-500 employees

4.0
October 2017

Excellent up to date language learning videos

Pros

The videos here are current and really relevant to what's happening now. I appreciate how it uses real language that students can actually relate to, which keeps them engaged. There are different difficulty levels available, so beginners can find something perfect for them while advanced learners have challenging content too. The captions are a nice touch for working on reading skills.

Cons

The speaking speed could use some adjustment options. While there are handy rewind and fast-forward controls plus captions that help alot, I'd really appreciate being able to slow things down when needed.

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Ease of use

8

Value for money

8

Customer Support

9

Functionality

9

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Naomi R.

Small Business, 1-10 employees

3.0
October 2017

Effective Tool if you use it right

Pros

Personally, the ability to slow down video clips is so cool and having subtitles available makes everything so much clearer. Being able to click directly on subtitle words to get instant definitions is incredibly helpful for learning new vocabulary.

Cons

Umm content quality varies quite a bit and I struggled to find videos that really engaged my students. The point scoring system also seemed inconsistent, sometimes the grades didn't match up with what I expected based on the actual work submitted.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Yabla support?

Yabla supports multiple languages including Spanish, French, German, Italian, and English.

Does Yabla offer an API?

Information regarding the vendor’s API availability has not been provided.

What types of pricing plans does Yabla offer?

The Yabla price structure includes a free version for 15 day, a monthly plan at $12.95, a six-month plan at $54.95, and an annual plan at $99.95. Users can request a customized pricing quote based on their business needs.

Does Yabla have a mobile app?

Yes, Yabla offers a mobile app.

What other apps does Yabla integrate with?

The platform offers tailored solutions through licensing and OEM integration depending on the business needs.

What level of support does Yabla offer?

Yabla offers support through email, fax, and phone.

Who are the typical users of Yabla?

The typical users of the software include students, educators, teachers in industries and sectors like travel and healthcare.