JapanesePod101 vs Michel Thomas Method
JapanesePod101
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| Figure | JapanesePod101 | Michel Thomas Method |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $4/mo | $11.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 12 |
| Spec score · Language learning apps | 9.1 (#9) | 8.0 (#146) |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan | London, England |
| Languages offered | 34 | 18 |
| Mobile apps | Yes | Yes |
| Offline lessons | Yes | Yes |
| Speech practice | Yes | No |
Plans
JapanesePod101
- FreeFree
- Basic$4 a month
- Premium$106 a month
- Premium PLUS$2,313.73 a month
Michel Thomas Method
- Start Spanish$11.99 a month
- Foundation Spanish$100 a month
- Language Builder Spanish$50 a month
- Intermediate Spanish$90 a month
- Spanish Vocabulary$75 a month
- Insider’s Spanish$75 a month
- Michel Thomas Spanish Bundle$273 a month
- Start Arabic$11.99, paid once
- Arabic Vocabulary$75, paid once
- Intermediate Arabic$90, paid once
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.
Michel Thomas Method
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