Hob Learning

Edited: they implemented the streak counter! Super cool, love that they are attentive to improving the user experience! Original: Love the concept of this app as well as the team behind it! A few things that could make it even better because I want this to fully replace Duolingo! The Home Screen widgets were how I always tracked my streak with Duo, and I’ve noticed that the Hob Learning widget does not automatically refresh each day, you have to open the app to get the widget the change. Even better though would be a streak counter widget, that would be most optimal!

I’m British based in the US and married to an Arab Levantine speaking man. My family speaks Urdu so I wanted to use the few common words and being able to at least read Arabic as a launchpad for my learning. I couple this app with using pre-ply to have a tutor based in Palestine. This app is fantastic for independent learning. The courses with Hana and spouse are my favorite. Such clear direction and excellent skills as teachers. Of course Sofia the co creator have infectious positive energy which is motivating. And paired with her hubby they make an amazing team. I found them on IG and since becoming social media free now use their app & mainly website for their paid subscription for regular weekly learning. If you are serious about it and consistent everything you need is provided via Hob Learning. I’m learning for my toddler and baby and my progress is visible with my in-laws! I can do it, YOU can do it. The monthly fee is WORTH it

Admittedly when I first tried to learn Arabic I gravitated to Duolingo as I thought it would provide a fun way to learn a very hard language. Found quickly that it did not adequately provide me with the language abilities I was hoping for. Started learning MSA with a tutor in my area which was great but I wanted to focus more on Jordanian Arabic so I could understand and chat with my husband’s family. I found Hob learning and was amazed by what they had done. Fares and Sophia and the rest of their team have created a platform that is informative, interactive, and easy use. I am excited to learn and progress through each of the course. Would highly recommend!