WordDive Review - Best Way to Learn a New Language?
WordDive is a language learning app that promises its users they can learn a new language in three months. The promise is bold. Please familiarise yourself with our WordDive experiences!
Covered in the Article
WordDive - A Tool for Fast Language Learning
WordDive is a language learning application that promises users to learn a new language in just three months by studying in 45-minute periods. Since Worddive is a mobile application, studying can occur almost anywhere. The promise of fast learning is bold and attractive. For this reason, we decided to review this application in detail. Even though WordDive is a paid application, you can test the first course for free. You don't even need to provide payment information, so there's no risk of accidental charges. WordDive gave us a broad test license to gather information and authentic experiences for this article.
We can't call WordDive's marketing department modest because they promise results quickly. Accordingly, a learner can adopt a new language within 3 months. Fast learning with WordDive is based on an award-winning method that uses multiple senses simultaneously. The pace of the learning is also tailored independently for every user. WordDive promises fluent language skills, which is the goal of many learners. Worddive can also help students develop everyday language skills if their target level is lower.
WordDive currently offers ten different languages to study: American English, British English, German, Spanish, Finnish, French, Swedish, Japanese, Estonian, and Russian. You can choose the language of the application's user interface from four different options. Furthermore, the language of instructions can be selected from almost 20 options. The instruction language refers to the language phrases and words that have been translated.
Application
WordDive application can be used on Android or iPhone devices. The mobile app can be installed for free from the app stores. WordDive also has a web-based learning platform for users with a computer. An internet connection is required as the application does not work offline. According to our tests, the mobile application won't even start without an internet connection.
We tested the WordDive application mainly on Android. This way, we were not bound to any physical location. Using WordDive on a computer with a complete keyboard may still be a good choice.
How does Studying with WordDive Work?
The user must choose a learning goal at the beginning of learning a new language. This is influenced by the student's prior knowledge of the language and the purposes for which they will use it later. A traveller's language differs from a business language. The user needs to set an honest goal. Fortunately, WordDive has made this easy, as the application asks the user/language learner a few questions to suggest a suitable goal. The chosen goal can be modified later by the user.
Courses
Studying has been divided into short courses built around themes. One course can be passed relatively quickly, which makes learning more motivating. The student will experience measurable progress in days, so there is no need to wait months to complete the first course and get feedback.
Learning Dictionary and Phrases
The learning is based on studying words and phrases. The application displays an image related to the current topic, along with its translation into the student's instruction language. The student must choose the correct translation for the studied language from several options. As teaching progresses, the user must type the whole word instead of selecting an answer from pre-written options. After the learner has provided an answer, the application reads a phrase associated with the word aloud. The user may also be asked to add missing words to the phrases in the correct form. In this way, the vocabulary is practised in a situational manner, where grammar skills can also be applied.
WordDive's algorithm repeats the same words and phrases as long as the student has learned the studied words permanently. In this way, the vocabulary increases continuously. In a few weeks, the student can learn a few hundred words. The phrases and their pronunciation will stay in the mind by repeating them. According to WordDive's marketing material, using multiple senses makes learning more efficient.
According to WordDive, American English courses contain 6,530 things to be learned.
Grammar
The application does not teach all grammar rules. For that, WordDive has a free grammar website called WordDive Grammar. It is up to the user's motivation and how much time they want to spend self-learning grammar on these pages. However, the application gives tips and explanations for some grammar issues during the learning process.
WordDive believes the user will learn to talk in a foreign language without knowing all the grammar details. This approach suits people learning a new language to make travelling easier. It's still good to learn the basics of grammar on your own.
Speaking and Listening Exercises
WordDive's English courses also include speaking and listening exercises. So far, we have tested WordDive's courses in Swedish, German, Spanish, and Estonian, but they don't have similar exercises.
Experiences with WordDive
We tried WordDive's mobile application on an Android phone and the web version on a Chrome browser. Both are of the same quality, so we decided to concentrate on the mobile app in this review.
Android Application
The Android version worked without technical issues during our evaluation. The user interface is clear, and the colour theme is fresh. We like the application's functionality, and so far, we've decided that it doesn't require any obvious improvements. When the application has been installed on the phone, it reminds you to study daily, which promotes achieving results faster.
Technical Quality
The application worked smoothly right from the beginning. The technical quality is superb.
Start of Studies
After installing the application onto a mobile device, the student must create a WordDive account or use Facebook authentication. A WordDive account requires only a name, password and email address.
When the student has finished creating an account, it is time to choose the first language to study. WordDive will evaluate students' initial level with a few simple questions. After this, the application is ready to help you learn the new language. The good thing is that you can try the first course without giving any payment details.
The succeeding courses after availing of a free trial for your first course can also be tested free of charge for 7 days, but this time, payment details are required. The payment account will be automatically charged after the 7-day additional trial period. However, no charges will be made if the user cancels the subscription within the 7-day trial.
The student can manage all his subscriptions on WordDive's website.
Easiness of Learning
WordDive's learning method is pleasant. He needs to fill in missing words or phrases. The application's beautiful visual appearance makes learning even nicer. By repeating the same exercises, students' vocabulary gets more comprehensive. Unfortunately, the application does not teach detailed grammar rules, but students need to become familiar with them on the WordDive grammar website or by using an external source.
It is still possible to exercise learned grammar skills with the WordDive application. For example, in Swedish courses, there are exercises where the student must fill in missing words correctly. This is a handy exercise type after you've learned the basics of grammar.
Level of Learning
We can't evaluate accurately which skill level a student can reach with WordDive. We haven't used the application ourselves long enough to draw these conclusions. So far, we have learned new vocabulary quickly.
According to WordDive's public feedback, a few conclusions can be made. The application has a grade of 4.4 points on Android's Play Store. That is well done for any application. Also, on WordDive's website, the company introduces awards they and the application have received. It is clear that the application works and that students are getting good results.
Good Aspects of the Application
- WordDive is a suitable solution for travellers who do not target mastering language skills in detail, but a moderate level is enough.
- Almost all phrases are spoken and written in the WordDive application, which makes it easier to learn the words' proper pronunciation.
Things to Be Improved
- WordDive focuses on learning vocabulary, phrases, and pronunciation. We wish WordDive had also taught grammar rules in more detail. However, the number of grammar exercises in the application has been increasing.
- We suggest WordDive be gamified further because people love to play games.
Prices of WordDive's Subscriptions
WordDive has a subscription-based pricing model, so the application is free to download. When writing this article in Finland, a continuous subscription to WordDive costs € 9,99 / month for every language a student wants to learn. By purchasing a fixed 1-year term, the total costs will become cheaper than having a monthly subscription.
WordDive Competitors
WordDive has a few competitors: for example Duolingo and Babbel. Duolingo claims to be free, but it also has paid features. Babbel is a paid service. We don't know these applications well, but we recommend that our readers compare them before making a purchase.
The high quality is an advantage of WordDive.
Common Questions
- What is WordDive?
- WordDive is an app used to learn languages and improve pronunciation practically.
- Where does WordDive come from?
- The application is being developed in Tampere, Finland.
- How much does WordDive cost?
- When writing this article in Finland, WordDive costs 9.99 euros per month per language.
- Are you also able to learn grammar rules with WordDive?
- WordDive teaches a lot about grammar and offers a static website where you can self-learn grammar. Of course, you can also practise grammar rules with the application.
- Do you learn proper pronunciation with WordDive?
- Yes, you will learn by repeating aloud the words and phrases after WordDive has read them for you.
- Does WordDive have a free trial period?
- Yes. After registration, you can try the first course for free immediately without providing your payment card details. You can also try all other courses for free for seven days by providing your payment details.
Bottom Line
According to our experiences, WordDive is a nice-looking and well-working application to improve language skills or learn a new language. For example, a traveller learns fast every day essential words and phrases of their target language. The student must be motivated to study grammar rules, but WordDive has supplementary material to help with this. It might be beneficial to combine learning on WordDrive with another learning method. Together, they will develop good language skills. Paying just 10 euros a month to learn a language with WordDrive is affordable. In contrast, enrollment in traditional language courses is much more expensive and poses flexibility issues regarding learning schedules.
Installing the software is straightforward, and a language learner can try it free of charge even without giving payment details for the first course. We recommend trying the app yourself to see if you like it.
Have you tried WordDive? Comment on your learning experience below!
Add Comment
Comments