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Babbly
Why We Start with Conversations, Not Grammar
Most language apps make you start with grammar rules, which only leads to stress and slows down your progress. Babbly lets you dive into real conversations from the very start—so you learn the natural way, just like you picked up your first language as a child.
How Babbly Works
The Conversation-First Method
Start with Real Conversations
Our short, practical conversations are carefully tailored to your current level. Forget abstract grammar lessons—jump into useful situations like ordering a coffee, asking for directions, or meeting someone new.
Absorb Naturally (Don't Force It)
Learn each conversation and its vocabulary without forcing yourself to memorise every detail or rule. Like a child listens to grown-ups speak, just let your mind naturally soak up patterns and sounds.
Smart Vocabulary Review
Babbly's SRS™ (Spaced Repetition System) ensures you remember the most important words from your conversations, reviewing them at scientifically proven intervals so they stay in your long-term memory.
Daily Alpha Wave Sessions (5-15 minutes)
Take a few quiet moments to let your brain gently absorb the sounds and flow of the language with our Alpha Wave Learning™ feature—no pressure, no overthinking, just comfortable exposure.
Build Your Library
Expand your collection of conversations as your confidence grows—every new chat introduces useful words and gently deeper language structures.
The Results You Can Expect
Immediate Practical Value: Every conversation helps you pick up words and phrases you can use straight away—no more waiting months to actually use what you’ve learned.
Steady Vocabulary Growth: Each conversation covers 10–15 useful words. Just two new conversations every week means you’ll have 200–360 practical and ready-to-use words after three months.
Natural Grammar Absorption: Forget memorising rules—your brain picks up correct grammar through repeated exposure to real language patterns, so it starts to ‘feel’ what’s right.
Confidence Building: Easy-to-follow conversations get you speaking from day one, building up confidence and motivation instead of the anxiety often created by grammar-first lessons.
How do conversations in Babbly help you acquire a language?
The Science
Why Conversation-First Actually Works
Stephen Krashen's Acquisition-Learning Hypothesis (1982):
Stephen Krashen’s pioneering research revealed two completely separate language processes:
- Language Acquisition: A subconscious, natural process, just like how children absorb their first language
- Language Learning: A conscious, analytical approach, memorising grammar rules and vocabulary lists
The key finding: only acquisition leads to fluent, natural use of language. You can pass exams by learning, but genuine conversation requires acquisition.
The Comprehensible Input Theory (i+1):
The most effective way to acquire a language is by getting input just above your current level—challenging but not overwhelming. Real conversations naturally provide this “sweet spot”.
Cortisol and Memory Formation:
Research by Dr. Robert Sapolsky (Stanford University) shows that stress hormones block your brain from forming new memories. Focusing heavily on grammar causes stress—raising cortisol, which literally stops new language sticking.
The Affective Filter Hypothesis:
Krashen’s research showed that stress, anxiety, and low confidence put up an “affective filter” that blocks language acquisition. Grammar-first teaching raises this filter, while learning through conversations helps lower it.
Embodied Cognition in Language Learning:
Studies show language is most effectively picked up when it’s tied to real-life context and experience. Conversations provide rich meaningful context, helping your memory truly connect and recall language.
Pattern Recognition vs. Rule Memorisation:
The human brain is built for spotting patterns, but it struggles to consciously apply grammar rules during real conversation. Free-flowing chat builds natural patterns, while grammar drilling leads to hesitations and mistakes.
Input Hypothesis Research:
Plenty of studies confirm that comprehensible input—meaningful language just above your current ability—works better than memorising grammar for real language acquisition.
Natural Order Hypothesis Studies:
Research shows we naturally pick up grammar structures in a predictable sequence, no matter how much direct teaching we get. Conversation-based learning goes with this flow.
Monitor Hypothesis Validation:
Studies demonstrate that relying too much on conscious grammar knowledge (“the monitor”) actually slows you down in conversations and makes you sound less natural.
Reducing Cognitive Load:
Unlike children, adults can use their life experience and communication skills to their advantage. Conversation-first learning taps into these strengths—traditional grammar drills completely miss them.
Meaningful Learning Context:
Adult brains want knowledge that has clear, real-world value. Conversations offer immediate, practical application, unlike dry grammar exercises that feel disconnected from everyday use.
Motivation Through Immediate Progress:
Starting with conversations means you can connect and communicate from the very first day—making learning much more motivating and encouraging you to keep going.