Absolute trash app. They had something good and replaced it with some new nonsense. You cannot access older courses unless you were already using them. For instance, I can access Spanish I & II because I had already used those courses, but I am not allowed to access any of the rest of the older Spanish courses. Their new program is trash--it tries to do way too much and fails at nearly all of it.
A Google user
I've enjoyed using this app for about a year. I use it in tandem with other learning apps. However, the most recent update has messed with my daily streaks and made them go away. Even after I complete my at quota for the day and it says that my daily goal has been met, it's all gone the next day. 300+ days gone away. I know it's a little thing but it's a little frustrating when you had made a goal and the way you were tracking it messes up.
Deía
When I downloaded this app at the beginning of the year, it was phenomenal! I felt like I had finally found the hidden gem of language learning software. It updated automatically in February to a new and illogical version. They've intentionally removed all of the community generated languages from the app, so all my progress was lost. They did not notify me of any upcoming changes at all. Just decided to render hundreds and thousands of learners 'expelled,' so to speak, from the app.
A Google user
latest update 5-1-2019: I guess it should be a small thing, but I really hate the new icon and ui colors/style. it's really a turnoff - I just don't like the way it looks. I found the older version much more visually appealing. original: I've been using the app for almost a year... Exclusive of other study - though I can't say I could walk into a group and acquit myself in a conversation I'm amazed at what I have learned. I'm confident of learning my language and hope to start others.
L. Brenneman
I use this app every day. First I paid for 1 year, but the lifetime membership is a much better deal. My favorite part is that they have videos of actual people saying the phrases. I also like the listening exercises. One improvement they could make: As you're reviewing a phrase in your target language, they don't always give you the English translation. As a result, sometimes I'm reviewing phrases, but I have absolutely no idea what they mean. I love this app! It's super!!
A Google user
I love this app! I'm learning Norwegian and im almost on level 2 or "Norwegian 2" its called. I've been learning Norwegian fooooor a few months? Memrise is fun and easy to use. Some things require pay, but you don't have to. I'm learning Norwegian perfectly fine without paying. I definitely recommend this app to anyone who is interested in learning a new language. They start off with the basics. Like, communication. Saying sorry and such things similar to that. Enjoy and practice! Work hard!!!!!!
Julie
Tried this for free for several days, liked it, paid for the annual. Immediately all of my progress disappeared and the app says I have done absolutely nothing in all that time. I have written to them several times and it's not even a real address. These guys might be absolute scammers! beware beware beware. I'm absolutely canceling my payment on my credit card because immediately after I paid -poof they disappeared. SCAMMERS!!!!!!! Seemed like a good app but I'm not impressed now
A Google user
I'm having to change from 5 stars to 2 stars because, as someone said with learning Mandarin, the same thing is happening on the Japanese course with the Kanji. As it introduces a new Kanji, instead of having its translation in English at the bottom like it used to, it just has the same Kanji character which is completely useless an unhelpful. Please fix this! You have been my favorite language learning app and I'd like to still be able to use Memrise.
Linda J. Scott
I bought the pro. I'm really enjoying the Spanish / Mexican, although not doing much more than a video a day at the moment. I had a 3+ year streak with duo and got over the pressure and constant adds to upgrade. I had made a lot of progress, except for speaking. I hope you stay with the no ads for lifetime members. The AI is very helpful, but the mic doesn't work well. Probably would be better with headphones. I have one suggestion. I'm interested in the Finnish language.
Tom Frickanisce Jr
Pros: Unlike Doulingo, Memrise incorporates articles with nouns and real people talking. Cons: I wish it was a bit more "gamified" and there was a way to miss a day and not have your "streak" reset. I also cannot stand the conversation with AI section. I just skip it all together.
