EnglishClass101 vs JapanesePod101
EnglishClass101
englishclass101.com
JapanesePod101
japanesepod101.comSide by side
| Figure | EnglishClass101 | JapanesePod101 |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $4/mo | $4/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Spec score · Language learning apps | 8.8 (#26) | 9.1 (#9) |
| Founded | 2005 | 2005 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Languages offered | 1 | 34 |
| Lesson format | Lessons use real English conversations, with teachers slowing down and explaining words and phrases. | Lessons teach real conversations in 3-15 minute bite-sized audio and video sessions. |
| Mobile app | The Innovative Language 101 app is available for Android, iPhone, iPad, and Kindle Fire, with lesson access, progress tracking, and premium tools. | The Innovative Language 101 app is available for Android, iPhone, iPad and Kindle Fire, with lesson downloads for offline study. |
| Mobile apps | Yes | Yes |
| Offline lessons | Yes | Yes |
| Personalized review | Yes | Yes |
| Placement test | No | Yes |
| Speech practice | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | 4 | 4 |
| Study tools | The service provides word lists, slideshows, flashcards, slowed-down audio, line-by-line breakdowns, and voice-recording tools for pronunciation practice. | The service includes spaced repetition flashcards, vocabulary and phrase lists, voice recording tools, read-along notes, translations and daily motivational lessons. |
| Teacher access | Premium PLUS includes 1-on-1 access to a teacher who provides feedback, corrections, answers through private messenger, and a personalized program. | Premium PLUS provides access to a personal Japanese teacher, a personalized learning program, feedback, corrections and private messenger communication. |
Plans
EnglishClass101
- FreeFree
- Basic$4 a month
- Premium$105.50 a month
- Premium PLUS$2,312.58 a month
JapanesePod101
- FreeFree
- Basic$4 a month
- Premium$106 a month
- Premium PLUS$2,313.73 a month
In their own words
EnglishClass101
EnglishClass101 has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
JapanesePod101
JapanesePod101 teaches Japanese through short audio and video lessons designed to help learners speak from their first lesson. Sessions run 3 to 15 minutes and cover levels from Absolute Beginner through Advanced, with new lessons each week. The materials include pronunciation, listening comprehension, grammar explanations, reading notes, and cultural information approved through a certified Japanese teacher. Study tools include spaced-repetition flashcards, vocabulary and phrase lists, voice recording, translations, read-along notes, and daily lessons. The service has Android and iOS apps as well as a website; learners can download lessons for offline study and sync progress between the app and website. iCloud syncing is available on iOS but not Android. Premium PLUS adds access to a personal Japanese teacher, a personalized program, feedback, corrections, and private messaging. The free plan includes selected lessons and a seven-day Premium trial. Paid plans start at $4/mo (annual); plan prices are also listed in USD based on a 24-month subscription cost.