Updated September 30, 2026 · AcademyCue Editorial Team
ABA English vs Languatalk
ABA English
Languatalk
Higher score in this comparison
What sets them apart
| Compare | ABA EnglishReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | LanguatalkReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Free trial length | 7 days | 5 to 7 days |
| Money-back period | 14 days | 30 daysHigher |
| Languages | English | English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish, Romanian, Russian, Greek, Turkish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Polish, Czech, Croatian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Hindi, ArabicCovers more |
| Highest CEFR level | C1 | C2 |
| Lesson price from | Not confirmed | €7.95 |
| Number of languages | Not confirmed | 23 |
| Lesson length (minutes) | Not confirmed | 55 |
| Speech recognition | Yes | Not confirmed |
| AI conversation practice | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Offline use | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Certificate | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Kids version | No | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Free tier (Yes).
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Key differences
- Money-back period is higher at Languatalk: 30 days vs 14 days.
- Languages: only Languatalk offers Spanish, French, German.
- Learning method: only ABA English offers Live group.
- Learning method: only Languatalk offers Live 1to1.
Our verdict on each
ABA English
ABA English is an app-first English course with live group classes, a free tier and a 7 days trial, aimed at adult learners who want speaking time without a tutor. It suits people who can commit to a class each week, and suits them less if they need a kids version or a second language.
Languatalk
LanguaTalk suits learners who want one subscription covering app practice and screened one to one tutors across 23 languages, and the entry lesson price of €7.95 keeps a first booking small. The catch is the $500 package price, which sits above a typical app budget, and support runs on email and help centre only.
Score breakdown
| Area | ABA English | Languatalk |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 9.0Lessons start at €7.95, with a 5 to 7 days trial and a 30 days money back window. |
| Offer | Not confirmed | 9.0A free tier, 23 languages, AI conversation practice and screened tutors sit on one subscription price. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.1A named legal entity in the US, trading since 2021, with support on email and help centre, gives a clear operator to trace. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | ABA English | Languatalk |
|---|---|---|
| Language learning apps | 52 of 63 | 46 of 63 |
| Online language tutors and classes | 26 of 33 | 23 of 33 |
How the counts compare
| Fact | ABA English | Languatalk |
|---|---|---|
| Free trial length | 7 days | 5 to 7 days |
| Money-back period | 14 days | 30 days |
If neither fits
Fiszki has money-back period at 60 days, against 14 days for ABA English and 30 days for Languatalk.
Fiszki reviewWhere these facts come from
ABA English
- abaenglish.com: 13 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Languatalk
- languatalk.com: 8 facts, checked September 30, 2026
- support.languatalk.com: 6 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | ABA English | Languatalk |
|---|---|---|
| Learning method | App, Live group | App, Live 1to1 |
| Legal entity | ENGLISH WORLDWIDE, S.L. | LanguaTalk Inc. |
| Headquarters | Spain | United States |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2021 |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre | Email, Help centre |
Tutoring
| Fact | ABA English | Languatalk |
|---|---|---|
| Median lesson price | Not confirmed | €28.63 |
| Subscription price | Not confirmed | $500 |
| Trial lesson | Not confirmed | Free |
| Subjects | Not confirmed | Languages, English |
| Lesson format | Not confirmed | 1to1, App |
| Tutor vetting | Not confirmed | Screened |
| Minimum age | Not confirmed | 13 |
| Cancellation notice | Not confirmed | 24 hours |
| Satisfaction guarantee | Not confirmed | 30-day money-back guarantee |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | ABA English | Languatalk | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free trial length | 7 daysat the median | 5 to 7 daysat the median | 7 days |
| Money-back period | 14 daysbelow the median | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
| Number of languages | Not confirmed | 23below the median | 41 |
| Lesson length (minutes) | Not confirmed | 55highest quarter | 30 |
Median across 33 listed providers.
Pros and cons
ABA English
Pros
- A free tier and a 7 days trial mean you can test the app and the live group classes before any payment.
- Speech recognition and offline access are both part of the offer, so spoken exercises and lessons work on a commute or abroad.
- The method combines app and live group, so live group classes sit alongside app study in a single service rather than a separate product.
Cons
- The kids version is not offered, so a family with children needs a separate product for them.
- The course list covers English only, so a learner of any other language gets nothing from this service.
- Support runs on email and help centre only, with no phone line for questions about a payment or a renewal.
Languatalk
Pros
- Lessons start at €7.95, so a first one to one session costs little before any commitment.
- Screened tutors and 1to1 and app options let learners pair live teaching with in app work.
- 23 languages run on the same plan, and the top level reached is C2.
Cons
- The package price of $500 is heavier than a plain app subscription, and renewal lands on the same figure rather than a cheaper tier.
- Support runs on email and help centre only, so a scheduling or billing problem waits for a written reply.
- A lesson runs 55 minutes, so a booked slot is longer than the standard short session some learners prefer.
Who each suits
ABA English
Who it suits
- Adults who want one place for self-study and a booked speaking slot, since the method covers both an app and live group classes.
- Learners who decide quickly, because the 7 days trial and the free tier let them test the service before subscribing.
- People who need a certificate at a C1 level without moving to a separate exam course.
Who should look elsewhere
- Families with children, since the kids version is not offered.
- Learners of any other language, because the course list covers English only, where SpanishPod101 sits in a different part of the comparison.
- Buyers who want a long money-back window, since Bunpro offers a 30 days trial and SpanishPod101 offers 60 days.
Languatalk
Who it suits
- Learners who want a single subscription for both app practice and live tutor hours.
- Adults and teens above a minimum age who are ready for spoken lessons with a screened tutor.
- Anyone whose target language sits in the English, Spanish and French list and who wants to reach C2.
Who should look elsewhere
- Cheap self study learners who will not book live lessons and want a low fixed fee instead of $500.
- People who need phone or live chat support, since contact runs on email and help centre.
- Younger children, because the minimum age applies.
Questions about each
ABA English
Is there a free plan or a free trial?+
Both. The service keeps a free tier, and the free trial runs 7 days. That is enough time to open the app, look at the live group class schedule and hear how the speech recognition responds to your own voice before any payment is made.
What is the money-back period?+
The money-back period is 14 days. SpanishPod101 offers a longer window of 60 days, so buyers who want more time to change their mind may prefer that route instead. On a longer subscription, the shorter window here is worth weighing carefully.
Languatalk
What does a LanguaTalk lesson cost?+
Lessons start at €7.95, which is a low entry point for trying a tutor. The typical lesson across the catalogue runs higher than that entry figure, so the real cost depends on which tutor and length you book. Tutors are screened before they appear on the platform.
Is there a free tier or a free trial?+
Yes, there is a free tier for the app side, plus a free trial of 5 days to 7 days on the paid side. That means you can try the product in a light way before subscribing. The free tier is the only part that costs nothing outright.
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