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Sorry, Babushka

Sorry, Babushka

The words phrasebooks skip

4 ratings
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Released
August 19, 2026
Updated
October 30, 2026

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MITCH AARON GOULSON
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Learn practical, everyday language phrases often omitted from traditional courses. Engage with a virtual grandmother character who reacts to your spoken words, providing feedback and context for nuanced communication.

✓Interactive dialogue with virtual character
✓Learn practical, omitted phrases
✓Contextual word origins and usage
✓Speech recognition for pronunciation practice
✓Character reactions and feedback
✓Eight available languages
✓Root-based dictionary organization
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What's New in Sorry, Babushka

1.6

October 30, 2026

Built for iPhone Duo, and a new face on your home screen. • iPhone Duo: closed, she fills the screen and stays clear of the camera. Open, she fills the big screen when you hold it tall. Open it or close it in the middle of a lesson and the lesson follows you. • A new icon. Same grandmother, much less beige. • Settings › Send to a friend: one tap opens your phone's share sheet with the App Store link and one plain line about her. There is no swear word in it — whoever gets it has not asked for one yet. • Settings › Rate the app takes you to the App Store's own review page. • The Shout room's door is the button at the bottom of the path.

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Genuinely unique

This is the only app I’ve found that teaches English speakers how to use curse words in different languages
RReviewer22059

Now this is how you learn a new language

Look at me grandma! I’m a polyglot now!
ESEli Sandhaus

Step aside Duolingo

There’s a new language learning app in town. Babushkas > Duo
SSSoccer school

Impressive

I used this app, and had dreams of a Spanish grandmother yelling at me within the 3rd week. By the end of the month, I was yelling ancient Spanish chants in my sleep and wearing a sombrero, and the grandmother in the app eventually knocked on my door and asked to move in. 10/10 would recommend.
Iinfinitenavyseal

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FAQ

What languages does Sorry, Babushka offer?

Sorry, Babushka offers eight languages: Russian, Spanish, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Persian, and Mandarin Chinese. Each language is developed separately to capture unique cultural nuances in its vocabulary.

How does Sorry, Babushka teach language?

Sorry, Babushka uses an interactive approach where users speak phrases to a virtual grandmother character. The character reacts, provides feedback on pronunciation, and explains word meanings, origins, and appropriate usage.

Is Sorry, Babushka suitable for beginners?

Yes, the app starts with mild words and progresses to more complex phrases, teaching them family by family. The character also breaks down words slowly if a user misses them, ensuring no learning is lost.

Does Sorry, Babushka have ads?

No, Sorry, Babushka is completely free and contains no advertisements. The app is designed to offer all its content without any interruptions.

What is the learning path in Sorry, Babushka?

Each language features a single, long path with 150 levels. The curriculum progresses from basic phrases to more advanced and nuanced expressions, with specific cultural contexts for each word.

How does the streak system work in Sorry, Babushka?

The streak represents the number of consecutive days you engage with the app. Missing a few days might result in a gentle reminder, while missing a week could lead to a visual cue of disengagement, but the app still encourages return.

Can I switch the grandmother's voice language?

Yes, you can switch the grandmother's voice to speak entirely in the target language. By default, she speaks in English with the target language's accent, but a setting allows for full immersion.

How is the dictionary organized in Sorry, Babushka?

The dictionary is organized by word root, not alphabetically, to reflect how languages evolve. Each root entry includes its meaning, origin, and associated words with pronunciation and usage guidance.