News in Slow Italian
6.7#11 in language immersion appsFrom $5.90 a monthAndroidiOSWeb
VisitNews in Slow Italian vs Yabla
What both publish
| Fact | News in Slow Italian | Yabla |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States | Union City, New Jersey, USA |
| Mobile apps | The Linguistica app offers free portions of weekly programming and supports Spanish, French, Italian, and German; it is listed for iPhone and iPad and on Google Play. | Yes |
| Purpose | News in Slow Italian provides audio, transcripts, and explanations to help learners understand spoken Italian, from beginner to advanced. | Yabla provides immersive language learning through authentic videos with interactive controls. |
| Support | The site lists separate general, technical, and educational inquiry email addresses and says it will reply within 24 hours. | Yabla lists separate email contacts for general information and educational sales, and for technical support and billing issues. |
| Trial | First-time subscribers can try seven days of Full Access, and the subscription begins charging at the end of the trial unless canceled. | New users can get a free 7-day trial with unlimited video library, Fluency Club, group classes, and one free private class. |
News in Slow Italian plans
- Audio Only$5.90 a month
- Full Access$19.90 a month
Yabla plans
- Yabla—
- Monthly$12.95 a month
- 6 Months$54.95, paid once
- Annual$99.95
Pick News in Slow Italian if…
It suits independent Italian learners at any stage, as well as students, teachers, schools, and advanced speakers maintaining fluency. The adjustable audio and transcripts can help learners who want to work at their own pace.
Pick Yabla if…
Yabla suits learners wanting video-based practice across six languages, including speech practice, personalized review, games, and offline lessons. Schools can use teacher assignment and performance-reporting features.