The Babbel 2.0 system uses three different models to ensure that learners get the most out of their time with the language software: Babbel uses audio, visuals, and text during each section of the lesson.
Why has this model been so successful? As Siegal and Gelb and Howell (as cited in McGee, 2014, p. 49) suggest “[t]he more that learning involves different functions of the brain, the more the likely the learner is to remember, recall, and utilize the knowledge learned, thus contributing to brain plasticity”.
Visuals, audio, and text offer more engaging ways to grab the attention of learners; it also may prove more helpful for learners with information retention because it is appealing to different parts of the brain. When the brain sees an image, or hears an audio cue, different parts of the brain are working. This greatly helps the memorization process because more parts of the brain are working towards grasping the information presented (McGee, 2014).
One of the strongest ways to ensure that learners retain their information is to help engage them in the learning process. Babbel, with its mix of audio, video, and visuals, has been shown to better excite learners in the learning process, in addition to helping them retain more of the information. Excitement and entertainment is a vital part of this: “if a learner is not interested, doesn’t see any relevance, or is unmotivated to listen” (McGee, 2014) engagement, and overall retention, will be reduced. This is true for both younger and older learners.
These are some of the main reasons why Babbel has been so successful.
Why has this model been so successful? As Siegal and Gelb and Howell (as cited in McGee, 2014, p. 49) suggest “[t]he more that learning involves different functions of the brain, the more the likely the learner is to remember, recall, and utilize the knowledge learned, thus contributing to brain plasticity”.
Visuals, audio, and text offer more engaging ways to grab the attention of learners; it also may prove more helpful for learners with information retention because it is appealing to different parts of the brain. When the brain sees an image, or hears an audio cue, different parts of the brain are working. This greatly helps the memorization process because more parts of the brain are working towards grasping the information presented (McGee, 2014).
One of the strongest ways to ensure that learners retain their information is to help engage them in the learning process. Babbel, with its mix of audio, video, and visuals, has been shown to better excite learners in the learning process, in addition to helping them retain more of the information. Excitement and entertainment is a vital part of this: “if a learner is not interested, doesn’t see any relevance, or is unmotivated to listen” (McGee, 2014) engagement, and overall retention, will be reduced. This is true for both younger and older learners.
These are some of the main reasons why Babbel has been so successful.