{"id":16846,"date":"2020-05-29T09:42:23","date_gmt":"2020-05-29T09:42:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/?p=16846"},"modified":"2023-12-18T21:30:39","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T04:30:39","slug":"fluentu-vs-yabla","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/fluentu-vs-yabla\/","title":{"rendered":"Yabla vs. FluentU vs. Others: Yabla Barely Takes the Lead"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As a teaching medium, video has some serious advantages over text and audio: it\u2019s entertaining, easy to interact with, and can make the digital learning experience more relatable and lifelike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>And given the amount of video content that\u2019s produced every day around the world in just about any language, the potential for language learning is high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New companies are jumping on the video-teaching train all the time, and this review will aim to sort through several options, including two heavyweights in the arena: <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Yabla\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/recommends\/yabla\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Yabla<\/span><\/a> and <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"FluentU\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/recommends\/fluentu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">FluentU<\/span><\/a>. In addition to those two, we also tried out 3ears, Language Learning with Netflix, LingoPie, and CaptionPop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The unifying feature among all of these resources is that they use interactive subtitles, which are basically subtitles you can click on and translate on-demand. Some offer additional practice opportunities, some are free, and all have different types of content on hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_46xwqn3h1wp6\"><\/a>A Collaborative Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Two heads are better than one, and language-lover videographer Catherine let me borrow hers for this review. While I\u2019m a newcomer to all of the apps on this list, she\u2019s already experienced with FluentU, making her perspective particularly useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/catherine-1-150x150.webp 150w,https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/catherine-1-256x256.webp 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/catherine-1-150x150.jpg\" height=\"150\" width=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/catherine-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/catherine-1-256x256.jpg 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" class=\"wp-image-16955 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Catherine: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI was already quite familiar with FluentU. I began using it to study French in 2017 and found it quite effective. I was actually quite surprised to discover some of the other platforms on the market and am looking forward to future developments.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brian:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Biran2-150x150.webp 150w,https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Biran2-256x256.webp 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Biran2-150x150.png\" height=\"150\" width=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Biran2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Biran2-256x256.png 256w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" class=\"wp-image-16957 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis review is my first real dive into the world of video-based language-learning platforms. As someone who thoroughly enjoys watching videos and finding authentic content, I\u2019m hopeful that I\u2019ll find some useful tools to use and recommend in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After testing Yabla, FluentU, and The Others extensively, we met up to compare our findings. They formed the basis for this written review and Catherine\u2019s video review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4lJ5lU581TM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/center>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_j2wxy1f98h7r\"><\/a>Quick Opinions: The Verdict<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Catherine and I saw eye to eye on nearly every aspect of the comparison between Yabla and FluentU, but we still came away with very slightly different conclusions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the end, I crowned Yabla the winner, and Catherine declared a tie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While we both acknowledge that the price and user experience on Yabla are superior, the better language options on FluentU kept Catherine from granting it all the glory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also some other exciting options we discovered during the process, and we\u2019ll share our favorites. First, let\u2019s take a closer look at <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Yabla\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/recommends\/yabla\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\">Yabla<\/a> and <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"FluentU\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/recommends\/fluentu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\">FluentU<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_bcl9spfxj0tb\"><\/a>What We Like About Each Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_jshsg1vh3yls\"><\/a>Yabla<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The video library is extensive and easy to navigate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The videos are varied and interesting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice exercises are engaging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_nkwojrdis7bm\"><\/a>FluentU<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You can access all of FluentU\u2019s languages with one subscription<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are plenty of interesting videos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It\u2019s easy and enjoyable to use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_dkdygpxfb8xx\"><\/a>What We Dislike About Each Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_xszzfcyln15z\"><\/a>Yabla<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You only get access to one language<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some of the audio in exercises is robotic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The flashcard activity could be better<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_fja3tk7i6uou\"><\/a>FluentU<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Some of the audio sounds robotic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The practice exercises are repetitive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The price is too high<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_3h61223a53bh\"><\/a>Available Languages &#8211; Winner: FluentU<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the only category in which FluentU beats Yabla without a doubt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FluentU offers content in nine languages: Chinese, Spanish, French, German, English, Japanese, Italian, Korean, and Russian. A subscription to FluentU grants access to all languages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yabla offers content in six languages: Chinese, Italian, German, French, Spanish, and English. A separate subscription is required for each language in Yabla.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For learners like Catherine who like to be able to study multiple languages at a time or have a strong desire to learn Japanese, this is a big win for FluentU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_wy44y6zgjbas\"><\/a>Cost &#8211; Winner: Yabla<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yabla\u2019s a pretty clear winner here. Catherine and I both agree that FluentU just doesn\u2019t quite seem worth the price. It\u2019s the reason Catherine has been hesitant to recommend it to her students in the past, and it\u2019s why she has only ever signed up for one month at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yabla, on the other hand, seems to offer more than FluentU in many ways and is less than half the price. It\u2019s very affordable, but for some, it might not be enough to outweigh the advantage FluentU has with available languages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Yabla<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>FluentU<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">$12.95\/month<\/p>\n<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">$30\/month<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">$54.95\/six months<\/p>\n<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8211;<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">$99.95\/year<\/p>\n<\/td><td>&nbsp;<\/td><td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">$240\/year<\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_pl3tt2fbfzje\"><\/a>Teaching Method &#8211; Winner: Yabla<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The teaching concepts employed by both resources are actually very similar. Each focuses on providing language immersion through authentic video content, and they both do a pretty good job of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three main elements in the teaching method here: content, interactive subtitles, and practice activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_pkatistuwulz\"><\/a>Content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Both Yabla and FluentU have lots and lots of videos. More than you\u2019d probably ever be able to work through, which is great. You can sort through the libraries on each platform with smart filters and a search function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While each has plenty of videos and a nice variety, both Catherine and I had a slight preference for the videos on Yabla. There are a bit more of them and they\u2019re just more interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_fpoyquw4ah1o\"><\/a>Interactive Subtitles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, both resources perform well in this regard. With each platform, it\u2019s easy to look up individual words, toggle subtitles on and off, and adjust other settings like auto-pause to get your optimal learning experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FluentU has a feature that allows the user to pause the video simply by hovering over the captions, which is cool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/image4-624w285h.webp \"  type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/image4-624w285h.png\" class=\" sp-no-webp\" alt=\"FluentU Video Interface\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see above, the FluentU video interface favors a darker theme, which is easy on the eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Yabla interface, below, has more going on, but putting the video in theater mode clears up the clutter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/image3-624w281h.webp \"  type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/image3-624w281h.png\" class=\" sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Yabla Video Interface\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Catherine and I had a slight preference for the Yabla interface here as well. It works just a bit more smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_2p4el7bp1r4k\"><\/a>Practice Activities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is another category with more of a stand-out winner, and it\u2019s Yabla.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The exercises for practicing the language you learn with FluentU are pretty repetitive, and it\u2019s one of the reasons I couldn\u2019t see myself signing up for a subscription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/image5-440w347h.webp \"  type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/image5-440w347h.png\" class=\" sp-no-webp\" alt=\"FluentU fill-in-the-blank exercise.\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019re mostly very similar to the fill-in-the-blank activity above, along with mediocre stock images. It\u2019s tiring to complete activities with little variation over and over, and I found myself zoning out while practicing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the simple addition of a timer, even the basic practice exercises on Yabla instantly become more engaging than those on FluentU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/image6-473w212h.webp \"  type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/image6-473w212h.png\" class=\" sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Yabla multiple-choice exercise.\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s also a greater variety of exercises on the Yabla platform. My favorites are the comprehension exercise (good for testing your understanding with and without subtitles) and the Scribe exercise, a dictation exercise patented by Yabla.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/image8-587w264h.webp \"  type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/image8-587w264h.png\" class=\" sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Yabla Scribe Activity\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The above image depicts the Scribe exercise, where users transcribe a portion of video. I found this to be a very effective way to practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a class=\"mystyle\" title=\"Yabla\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/recommends\/yabla\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\">Visit Yabla<\/a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <a class=\"mystyle\" title=\"FluentU\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/recommends\/fluentu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\">Visit FluentU<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_2tzkt1nqb9ka\"><\/a>The Other Guys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The other resources in this category each have their strengths and weaknesses, and some are only available for a couple of languages. None of them are as well-developed as Yabla and FluentU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Catherine and I tried these out as well, and I\u2019ve included them here in order of how useful we found them overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/image9-1.webp \"  type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/image9-1.png\" height=\"174\" width=\"174\" class=\"alignright sp-no-webp\" alt=\"3ears Logo\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_euyyrhp84ejn\"><\/a><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"3ears\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/recommends\/3ears\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">3ears<\/span> <\/a>&#8211; A Great Free Resource for Russian<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although this resource is really only a feasible option for learners of Russian, it tops this list because it\u2019s free, full of good content, and very easy to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We Like: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a wide variety of content in a library that\u2019s easy to navigate, and the interface is smooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We Dislike: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There aren\u2019t any practice activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Languages:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mostly Russian, but also some Ukrainian, Polish, <a href=\"\/learn-hungarian\/\">Hungarian<\/a>, Czech, and Romanian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Free, though there are a few videos that require payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/image1-2.webp \"  type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/image1-2.png\" class=\"alignright sp-no-webp\" alt=\"Language Learning with Netflix Logo\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_7fech2nuv7ex\"><\/a><a title=\"Language Learning with Netflix\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/recommends\/language-learning-with-netflix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Language Learning with Netflix<\/span><\/a> &#8211; High Entertainment Value<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a language learner with a Netflix account, this one\u2019s for you. It\u2019s a free Chrome browser extension that enables bilingual interactive subtitles on Netflix. Available language pairs and quality of translations vary from video to video, but <a href=\"https:\/\/languagelearningwithnetflix.com\/catalogue.html#language=English&amp;country=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">this handy guide<\/span><\/a> can help you find what you\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We Like:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The content is binge-worthy and interactive subtitles are easy to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We Dislike:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no extra practice activities (you\u2019ll have to be self-directed in your study), and finding videos with human translations in your language pair isn\u2019t always easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Languages: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are over 30 languages, including popular ones like Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Italian, Russian, French, Portuguese, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cost: <\/strong>Free, but you\u2019ll need access to Netflix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_bb6xkywlkacy\"><\/a><a title=\"Language Learning with Youtube\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/recommends\/language-learning-with-youtube\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Language Learning with Youtube<\/span><\/a> &#8211; Huge Video Library<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Similar to the Chrome extension for Netflix, this free Chrome browser extension enables interactive bilingual subtitles on Youtube. It\u2019s still in development, but it\u2019s got real potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We Like: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Youtube is something most people already use, and the video library is huge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We Dislike:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Captions and translations aren\u2019t always good quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Languages: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tons of languages here, including popular ones like Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Russian, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cost: <\/strong>Mostly free, $4.95\/month for the ability to save words and phrases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/image7-1.webp \"  type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/image7-1.png\" height=\"147\" width=\"147\" class=\"alignright sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_y97a3lq3yb7j\"><\/a><a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"LingoPie\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/recommends\/lingopie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">LingoPie<\/span> <\/a>&#8211; Authentic Spanish and Russian Shows<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using LingoPie feels like using a foreign-language Netflix. Videos are usually fictional and story-based. It\u2019s a decent option for a bunch of Netflix-style videos produced in your target language with interactive subtitles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We Like: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All videos are in your target language and are fun to watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We Dislike:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no search function or filters for navigating the video library, the only review activity currently available is a low-quality flashcard exercise, and some translations are bad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Languages: <\/strong>Spanish and Russian<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $9\/month, $54\/year<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/image10-39t30b.webp \"  type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/image10-39t30b.png\" height=\"127\" width=\"194\" class=\"alignright sp-no-webp\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_9yhgbh3z7vl6\"><\/a><a title=\"CaptionPop\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/recommends\/captionpop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">CaptionPop<\/span> <\/a>&#8211; Youtube Videos with Bilingual Captions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>CaptionPop has been around for longer than Language Learning with Youtube, but it does largely the same thing, searching for videos that have captions in your language pair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We Like: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It sorts through videos and finds those with captions for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We Dislike:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The interface is clunky and there aren\u2019t actually that many videos that have quality captions in two languages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Languages: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once again, many languages are available in addition to more popular ones like Italian, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Russian, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cost: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>$10\/month, $75\/year, $140\/lifetime<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"_2xg1aet4dae3\"><\/a>Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While some are better than others, I think all of the resources on this list are exciting. The variety in price and language availability means you should be able to find one that works for you pretty easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>None of them will work as an all-encompassing comprehensive resource, but Yabla offers the most learning potential out of all of them at a very fair price. Just keep in mind that you\u2019ll probably need to supplement your language study with other resources to practice speaking and writing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, Catherine is actually on the fence between <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"Yabla\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/recommends\/yabla\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\">Yabla<\/a> and <a class=\"thirstylink\" title=\"FluentU\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/recommends\/fluentu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\">FluentU<\/a> because of language availability. She enjoys studying multiple languages at a time and is currently most interested in studying Japanese \u2014 Yabla doesn\u2019t allow her to do either of these things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, if Yabla offers a course in the language you\u2019re studying and access to multiple languages isn\u2019t super important to you, it\u2019s hard to beat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more resources in your target language, see the table below for our favorite overall resources by language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a class=\"mystyle\" title=\"Yabla\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/recommends\/yabla\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\">Visit Yabla<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a class=\"mystyle\" title=\"FluentU\" href=\"https:\/\/www.alllanguageresources.com\/recommends\/fluentu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\">Visit FluentU<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"inherit-container-width wp-block-group 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