Spanish Phrasebook: Conversational Spanish App Reviews

Trivial application with only a tiny collection of words. Not worth a buck. Watch an episode of Sesame Street instead.

There are about a million better and free ways to get the information that this app does not even provide (but advertises). Horribly organized; as if put together by Google Translate. Avoid.

I purchased this app a long time ago. Then I had a problem with the app loading onto my device. I wrote about it in my last review, which was on January 11, 2014. Since then I have tried to reload the app on my iPad. I was successful and I am happy to say that after getting to know the app again I am glad that I got it back. The app itself does not take up very much space on my device, it contains lots of spanish words, it has Audio which is a big plus, and overall I am very happy with it. I havent had to contact support, but its good to know that there is a website for that. Lots of apps do not have websites. After so many years of purchasing apps, I have over 100 of them, Ive learned that if an app does not have a legitimate website that affords you the ability to contact the developer, then maybe the app is not worth it. So far, so good. I am pleased with this app.

The best Spanish phrases app out there, I love it!

Wish I had this when I traveled to Ecuador last year.

I have purchased three or four Spanish apps in the past few months and this one by far takes the cake . The conjugation tables are an enormous help . This app has really helped me become more confident in my ability to communicate coherently in Spanish . My only real suggestion is to add a Spanish - English dictionary in future updates. As well as, of course, more and more phrases . Great Job Batoul Apps !!!

Just to have the verb tables in your pocket makes this worth the 99 cents. It has the tables for 12 verb tenses and they are very easy to use. It also has 6 sections of common phrases (greetings, basic expressions, conversational, apologies, appreciation and farewells) with quite a few phrases in each of them (probably from 15 to about 50 depending on category) and it has 5 categories of "basic spanish" (numbers, directions, time, vocab and spanish 101) Again with quite a few listings in each category. Totally worth the money, easy to use but if you have an intermediate level of spanish or above this may not be worth it for you. But for newbies, beginners and lower intermediates i would suggest getting this.

Much better than I expected. Fast and clear.

I recommend this app for the beginning learner who wants to practice pronunciation, and at the same time memorize a few hundred of the most common words and phrases in Spanish. I do not recommend this app as a phrasebook for the traveler who is not trying to learn Spanish, but wants an easy reference to common phrases used for ordering food, making reservations, and so forth. It doesnt contain that kind of material. In that respect, its characterization as a phrasebook isnt really accurate. The amount of content is a bit thin at this time. Perhaps thats because this is the first version, and more material will be added as the app is improved. I would have given it the top rating if it contained significantly more content. The audio offers high recording quality and exemplary Latin American pronunciation. A North American learner should probably focus on Latin American pronunciation. Spanish is very regular in its pronunciation and spelling. Learning the pronunciation system and rules is key to reaching an intermediate level. The choice of content is too conservative and formal. The words and phrases are definitely not street Spanish, and will not be much help in understanding how people speak Spanish in everyday situations. Nevertheless, there is value to studying formal Spanish, to learning word choices for formal situations. One way to improve the app would be to add more phrases and expressions from everyday Spanish. A few of the translations are too literal or do not really reflect how people speak English today. The creators of this app are obviously native Spanish speakers, and they occasionally get the English wrong. For example, I would translate the expression "como no" not as "naturally" but as "why not?" or "of course!". A better translation for "maybe" would be "quizas." For "en punto" I would say "exactly," not "on the dot" (which is a literal translation). Nobody actually says "on the dot" in English. In addition to some basic phrasebook sentences and word lists, the app contains some reference material such as verb conjugations. This treatment of grammar is too brief, so it simply shouldnt be a part of this app. The app could be improved by removing this material and replacing it with other content. The app should not try to be a comprehensive reference. The developers should focus instead on what the app does well, on teaching the Spanish pronunciation system for basic word lists and phrases.

I live in Chicago and have been needing a way to study Spanish on my own that is cheaper than Rosetta stone but just as effective. This app is it!!! Def would recommend! Maybe I will be able to write this review in Spanish next time!

If I could give this app 10 stars I would. Its exactly what I was looking for and it didnt cost me next weeks groceries! I was looking for a app to help me continue teaching my six year old since he had already learned his numbers and colors in Spanish and he was ready to learn more. I couldnt find anything that I wanted on the app store until I saw this app. For learning Spanish, this one is the best app I have found! Good job developers!

I have to respectfully disagree with another review. We say "on the dot" all the time in Austin. "We are leaving at 8:00 on the dot, so dont be late!" In fact, amazingly ironically, I had just taken an "On the Dot" taxi from DFW airport to my hotel and kicked back looking for a new app when I read these reviews. Im an intermediate level speaker and I think this is a great tool for practicing pronunciation and small talk. I found that I have become more relaxed and more natural sounding by practicing such phases - having them on the tip of my tongue ready to fire off. (just learning to say este... instead of um well uh when struggling for a word is invaluable for buying time and still sounding fluent. <just an example. That point isnt in the app>). The voices are clear and natural sounding. The grammer points have served me as a convenient refresher. I dont think it will be very helpful to someone not familiar already with the grammer - the treatment is too simple. I agree that it is begging for more content, especially given all the free resouces available. But really, the app store is about the only place left where you can buy something useful for under a buck - Im hard pressed to be too critical. For five bucks I have five spanish apps that complement each other, filling in the gaps. I think youll find this app useful too.

This shouldnt be called Conversational Spanish, just has basic stuff you can get in the free Spanish apps (and thats not much, the content is not worth the Money) and definitely No help to anyone Actually learning Conversational Spanish.

I read Tina of reviews on tons of Spanish apps before finding one that seemed somewhat useful for (conversational) Spanish! So many apps had poor reviews on even the most basic of spanish apps so I was happy to find an accurate phrase book with spoken words that sound clear and really help with annunciation. I would really love to see more grammar and vocab (versus mostly phrases)! Maybe an update or new app! This interface is great too.

I have pretty much ran the gambit purchasing Spanish apps, some are helpful and some are just so-so. I took a gamble for .99 cents on this one and honestly I am pleased I did. For a small price you receive a lot of good basic knowledge about learning the basics and foundational skills. What is most impressive is the audio pronunciation of the words spoken, crisp and clear. I would venture to say this is one of the better Spanish language in the app store without reservation.

I am in Spain right now, from a beginners level this is the most useful App I have found.If you need basic phrases to get along on a daily basis, do not waste any money this one will do it.

While I do have the new iOS - that is or should not be any excuse! They have my money & I dont have a talking Spanish Phrasebook - and I am leaving shortly! Boo hiss!

The content is not extensive enough. The audio is good, but please add much more content.

A helpful tool when studying Spanish. It has a lot of useful phrases.

I purchased this app a long time ago. It was working fine. Now it is not loading past the introductory page. I will contact the developer for help. Other than that, this is a great app. I will update my review pending receipt of a response. Thank you.