JapanesePod101 vs Living Language
JapanesePod101
japanesepod101.comLiving Language
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| Figure | JapanesePod101 | Living Language |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $4/mo | $9.17/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 15 |
| Spec score · Language learning apps | 9.1 (#9) | 7.8 (#171) |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | New York City, United States |
| Languages offered | 34 | 20 |
| Mobile apps | Yes | Yes |
| Personalized review | Yes | Yes |
| Speech practice | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | 4 | 15 |
| Support | JapanesePod101 says its dedicated customer service team responds to email inquiries within 1 business day. | The support page offers a contact form and community forums for help. |
Plans
JapanesePod101
- FreeFree
- Basic$4 a month
- Premium$106 a month
- Premium PLUS$2,313.73 a month
Living Language
- Spanish Online Course — One Year Access$150 a year
- Spanish Online Course — 6-Month Access$75 a month
- Spanish Online Course — 3-Month Access$50 a month
- Spanish Online Course — 1-Month Access$39 a month
- Living Language Platinum Spanish$179 a month
- Spanish Comprehensive Course — 1 Month$39 a month
- Passport Spanish — Individual, 3-month package$50 a month
- Spanish Comprehensive Course — 3 Months$50 a month
- Business Spanish — 3 Months$60 a month
- Spanish for Law Enforcement — 3 Months$60 a month
In their own words
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.
Living Language
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