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Why Group Language Learning Works Better 🎯 Most people do not quit a new language because of discipline or talent, but rather, because they are learning alone 🫂 Research from Universitat de Barcelona shows that "language learning emerges through active, socially embedded communication". Studies in Frontiers of Human Neuroscience find that the brain activates extra regions when a new language is learned in social settings, not just with text. Dr. Ana Zappa and colleagues describe social interaction as "a catalyst for the eventual automatization of language skills", the moment when speaking starts to feel instinctive 📚 💡Here are 3 simple ways to use that insight: 1️⃣ Challenge each other: Compare streaks, do quick vocab check ins, share small wins. Friendly competition keeps you going when motivation dips. 2️⃣ Create conversation sessions: 10 to 15 minutes a week, one easy topic, and a "target language first" rule. Speaking is the skill that really counts. 3️⃣ Build a shared study plan: Keep it realistic, for example 10 minutes a day, and hold each other accountable. Consistency beats intensity. That is exactly what Babbel Group Plan is built for. Up to 6 people can learn together on one plan, with per person savings, individual pacing, and an admin dashboard to track group progress. Lessons are structured, short, and built for busy lives 💥 Watch the full walkthrough video here: https://lnkd.in/gY5gZ4cc Start learning together here: https://lnkd.in/gVzE8sQD 🚀 [Sources: "How Relevant Is Social Interaction in Second Language Learning?" (PMC); "The Social Brain of Language" (PMC); full citations in the video description.] #LanguageLearning #GroupLearning #BabbelGroupPlan #SocialLearning #LearnALanguage #LanguageLearningTips #Babbel #CorporateLearning #TeamLearning

💸Assemble your language learning crew: Babbel Group Plans interview with Anastassia 🤖 Learning a new language is often a solo mission at first, but it rarely stays that way. In our latest Babbel Bytes interview, Anastassia Evlanova, Lead Product Manager for Web Growth, shares how Group Plans grew from a simple insight: people learn better when they can share progress, ask for help, and celebrate small wins together 🎧 With Group Plans, up to six people can each choose their own language, learn at their own pace, and still benefit from the motivation of a shared study group and a more affordable price point 👥 Read the full interview now, link in the comments 👇 #BabbelBytes #GroupPlans #LanguageLearning

Our US CEO Julie Hansen sat down with the FAZ to talk about AI in language learning and put it simply: we are not afraid of large language models 🗣️ That confidence comes from what we have built over time: 19+ years of real didactic expertise, nearly 30 million subscriptions sold, our biggest product relaunch yet, and Group Plans that help families and friends learn together. 🌍📚 Read the full interview with Julie now: https://lnkd.in/etjqdnZD #Babbel #LanguageLearning #FAZ #ProductLaunch #PressCoverage

Our SVP of AI for Language Learning, Xavier Anguera, will be taking the main stage at the LISBON AI SUMMIT on June 8 at 16:10, sharing how AI can shape the next chapter of language learning for millions of learners 🤖🌍 Check out his intro video below, and if you are interested to attend, the summit link is waiting for you in the comments of the original post👇

Spelling bees, slang and why English keeps learners on their toes 🐝 Two new pieces in The New York Times look at what makes English such a unique language for spelling competitions and how modern slang and global food words are reshaping the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Esteban Touma, our linguistic and cultural specialist at Babbel, shares insights in both articles on what this means for learners 🙇♀️ 🙇♂️ At Babbel, we study how language is actually used, from internet slang to everyday vocabulary, so we can turn those shifts into smarter learning experiences. Esteban’s analysis of the bee’s word lists is one more way we connect language trends with how people really learn 📚 Curious how “clickbait” and “bánh mì” ended up in a spelling showdown? Take a closer look below 👇 Not Every Language Has Spelling Bees. Here’s Why English Is Perfect for Them: https://lnkd.in/gzaEMCgJ Shrey Parikh Triumphs After Tense Spell-Off: https://lnkd.in/gKZgFUTs #babbel #languagelearning #spellingbee

Leading through AI disruption in language learning 🎧 AI is reshaping how we learn languages, and it is testing old business models in real time. In this conversation on 'How Leaders Lead with David Novak', our CEO Julie Hansen shares how she is guiding Babbel through this shift with clarity, conviction, and a lot of listening 🤝 From “ripping the band-aid off” on tough decisions to helping teams build real confidence with AI, Julie talks about leading through uncertainty, earning buy-in for bold ideas, and working across cultures without losing speed 🌍 If you are responsible for people, product, or culture and you are wrestling with AI, this conversation will be worth your time. Check out the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/dB5ZZ6as

🔍 Content Design Berlin x Babbel: Content Design in an AI age 🎙️ Last week we opened our doors for a panel discussion with Berlin Content Design on how AI is reshaping content systems, tooling, and the messy reality of change in real product teams 🤖 🤝 Together with Erin O'Loughlin (Vinted), Lene Bayerlein (Miro), Stephanie (Teeh) Schwarz (HelloFresh), Melissa Kruse (Back Market) and our own Content Design Lead, Christopher D., we focused on what actually works: building content design systems that can handle AI, choosing tools that scale, and keeping collaboration healthy while everything around you shifts 🔧 Chris shared how Babbel’s content designers experiment with AI to solve old problems in new ways, while protecting clarity, voice, and learner trust, and how to lead teams through change when everyone moves at different speeds. Thank you to the Berlin Content Design organisers and to everyone who joined, asked sharp questions, and stayed to connect afterward 🙏 Looking for your next role? Check out the link in the comments 🪄👇

Proud to partner with one of football's biggest clubs. 🖤 🧡 When your team spans the globe, language matters. Here's how we're helping Inter Miami CF build a more connected club. 👇 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d7tFGUaX #Babbel #InterMiamiCF #LanguageLearning #Partnership

📆 Content Design in the AI Age: Babbel × Berlin Content Design In collaboration with Berlin Content Design, we're hosting content design experts on 22nd April to talk about something that doesn't get enough airtime: what it actually takes to build systems, adopt tools, and lead teams when AI is reshaping the landscape faster than anyone can keep up. In this panel discussion, Berlin-based content designers from across different products and scales will explore how teams are building content systems and tools, what collaboration and process look like in this fast-paced environment, and how to lead – or contribute to – teams evolving at different speeds. 🎤 Meet our speakers: • Christopher D., Content Design Lead Babbel • Lene Bayerlein, Senior Content Designer Miro • Stephanie (Teeh) Schwarz, Senior UX Content Designer HelloFresh • Melissa Kruse, Staff Content Designer Back Market • Erin O'Loughlin, Content Design Manager Vinted (Moderator) If you're working in content design and UX and want to join the conversation, sign up to the waiting list. 📅 22nd April | 18:00–20:30 hrs. 📍 Babbel, Andreasstraße 72, Berlin 👇 Register via the link in the comments

🍳Babbel Brunch Club: Welcome. Celebrate. Connect 🥐☕ Babbel Brunch Club is our new quarterly in-person meetup where Babbelonians, whether just starting out or celebrating a Babbelversary, come together across teams to connect over good food and real conversations. Check out the snapshots below to see what happens when Babbelonians gather around the brunch table 📸 #Babbel #BabbelBrunchClub #Celebrations