# TALL Embark-Language Learning — Master language anywhere

> Language learning app for missionaries and general users, offering extensive vocabulary and phrases. (iPhone/iPad app by Global Educational Technologies, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tall-embark-language-learning/id1450739717 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Global Educational Technologies, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1252139437)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.59/5 from 188 App Store ratings · 89 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 134 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-01-31
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tall-embark-language-learning/id1450739717/reviews.md

## What is TALL Embark?

Embark is a language learning app to help prepare missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Embark can be used by anyone.

Over 60 Languages, 2,500+ words, 500+ phrases and more
   ●	Tune your ear to native speakers
   ●	Learn new sounds and symbols
   ●	Master vocabulary needed to create your own sentences
   ●	Master useful phrases to begin conversing right away
   ●	Learn the structure of the language

Missionaries are encouraged to use Embark once they receive their call, during the MTC as well as while they are on their mission to learn gospel and daily missionary language.
To maximize your learning 
   ●	Use daily for 15-60 minutes
   ●	Complete spaced review each day
   ●	Record and compare your voice to native speaker to get used to speaking
   ●	Use what you learn right away in real conversation
   ●	Make it your own by creating from what you are learning

## Key features

- Over 60 languages
- Extensive vocabulary and phrases
- Native speaker audio comparison
- Sentence structure learning
- Conversational phrase mastery
- Daily spaced review

## What do users think of TALL Embark?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 📚 Comprehensive gospel-specific vocabulary and phrases
- 🎓 Effective spaced review learning system
- 🎮 Engaging flashcard and quiz features
- 🌍 Multiple language options for missionaries
- ⏰ Flexible learning at own pace
- 🎯 Mission-focused content and terminology
- 🔊 Quality native speaker audio recordings
- 📱 Works well on desktop
- 👥 Multiplayer game features with companions
- 🎨 Organized and intuitive interface

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- 📱 Poor mobile/iPhone compatibility
- ⚠️ Won't load past opening screen
- 🔄 Requires constant reinstallation
- 🔊 Audio cuts off before completion
- ⌨️ Keyboard covers text input fields
- 🎯 Inconsistent matching answer acceptance
- 📊 Progress resets unexpectedly
- 🌐 Website login issues
- 🔋 Slow loading times
- 🐛 Video content won't load
- 🔍 Inaccurate search results
- 🎮 Flashcard navigation glitches

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App won't launch or stuck on splash screen
- Freezes on second flashcard
- Audio pronunciation mismatches in some languages
- Added words disappear with yellow cloud symbol
- Alphabet flashcard quiz freezing
- Keyboard covering input text box
- Progress resets after app updates
- White screen display after updates
- Incompatible with certain iOS versions
- iPad-specific loading failures
- Inconsistent answer validation in quizzes
- Videos not loading for ASL content
- Computerized text-to-speech errors
- Navigation buttons require multiple clicks
- Content download loops and timeouts

**Most requested features**

- Arabic language support
- Chinese character display with pinyin
- Spaced review system restoration
- ASL (American Sign Language) support
- Dark mode theme
- Daily streak reset at midnight instead of 24 hours
- Mascot/character for engagement
- Romanization for Japanese characters
- Test-out option for known material
- Editable resources and notes section
- Printable study materials
- Multiple correct answer options for similar sounds
- Selective content sharing from Gospel Library
- Computer browser compatibility

## Recent user reviews (10 of 89)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tall-embark-language-learning/id1450739717/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Seldom works on phone

*2025-05-12, version 4.6.87*

This works on my desktop most of the time, but almost never works on my phone.

### 5/5 — Good Organization

*2024-12-27, version 4.6.73*

I love how you can learn what you want, when you want. However, I do believe you should bring the spaced review back to be able to review everything you learn. And if it’s still in other languages, at least add it to ASL.

### 2/5 — Great idea, but very buggy

*2024-12-08, version 4.6.71*

I am trying this for Russian and Spanish. This would be an amazing app if it didn’t have so many bugs. Spanish was especially problematic. Quizzes didn’t show the things you’re supposed to guess. I hope these are improved. Once I listened to the Russian vocabulary, I couldn’t go back.

### 1/5 — App won’t let me make account

*2024-11-27, version 4.6.71*

I’d love to try this app, but when I try to create an account an error message pops up and tells me something went wrong. I’ve tried closing out and restarting. I have also deleted the app and redownloaded it, but I still keep getting the same message. Would love to be able to actually use it

### 4/5 — Good but…

*2024-11-21, version 4.6.70*

Ya need the equivalent of the duo lingo owl. Maybe Joseph smith. The angel Moroni?? The Liahona? A characterized version of “The Gift of Tongues”? How about a visit from a certain burning bush? Maybe if I’m a foolish virgin, I don’t get my lamp lit for the day.

### 2/5 — Amazing resource, if it worked.

*2024-10-07, version 4.6.63*

I am learning ASL and the app is a great idea but no matter what I do internet wise, or where I am it is always glitching. With ASL it is all videos.. and of course the videos never show or they stop working. I cannot use this app for more than 2 minutes without the videos not loading. If the I could actually see the videos this would be a wonderful resource.

### 4/5 — Decent

*2024-10-03*

I am fluent in Chinese but wanted to prep for my mission learning the gospel words in Chinese because they were not taught to me in my 12 years of study. I like the app but I wish it had a real person and not computerized tone reader for the mandarin section because it reads some words incorrectly and could be very misleading. I also don’t like how they took off the audio for this language since I like to compare my tones knowing it could be potentially wrong due to the computerized reader.

### 4/5 — Amazing*

*2024-09-05*

This app is great! The flash cards, spaced review, practices, and tests are an amazing way to learn a language (Japanese for me) and have been helping a lot. I have noticed one problem so far. When I am adding my own words to my own topics the keyboard will cover up the text box I’m typing in. It’s still usable but more difficult than it should be. Thanks for creating this wonderful tool and I hope this gets fixed soon.

### 4/5 — Awesome, But My Request:

*2024-08-31*

I love this app, and it came to pass that I was exceedingly astonished at how much better it is than Duolingo. 

Besides the colors being all dark and boring, I have one critique. PLEASE for the love of all that is good and educational - make the streak reset at midnight instead of every 24 hours or whatever. I want every day to be a fresh start, not every 24 hours. It demotivates me the next day when my XP bar is already filled, but it’s a new day and I’d like to get in some daily Spanish study.

Por favor at least for the iOS version. I wouldn’t know if this is good for missionaries out in the field somehow (I’m heading for the MTC in a month), but no missionaries as far as I’m aware use iOS, so please make this change for your buddy Ashton.

Thanks, you guys are the best despite this one critique!

### 4/5 — overall a great app but glitchy

*2024-08-21, version 4.6.55*

The app is amazing and i love using it, but it glitches on me every now and then and nothing will load, so i have to delete the app and redownload it.

## Frequently asked questions about TALL Embark

### What is TALL Embark?

TALL Embark is a language learning application designed to help users master new languages. It offers a wide range of languages, vocabulary, and phrases, with features to improve listening comprehension, speaking, and sentence construction.

### What languages are available?

The app provides access to over 60 different languages, offering a broad selection for users to choose from. This extensive library allows for diverse learning opportunities.

### How can I maximize my learning with Embark?

To maximize learning, it is recommended to use the app daily for 15-60 minutes, complete spaced reviews, record and compare your voice to native speakers, and actively use what you learn in real conversations.

### Is TALL Embark free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, suggesting a completely free user experience.

### Who is this app intended for?

While specifically designed to help prepare missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the app is suitable for anyone interested in learning a new language. It covers essential vocabulary and conversational skills.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.6.88 — 2025-06-27

Final version - disables app use and promotes new app

### 4.6.87 — 2025-04-01

Auto-Fill no longer missing in New Church App
Repeat After Me fix
Update the Embark app logo for the Church-published app

### 4.6.86 — 2025-03-18

Deleted Streaks fix
Repeat After Me fix
Prework 3.0: MTC Tasks phrases quiz update
Update the groups screens to use the theme background
Upgrade iOS SDK

### 4.6.85 — 2025-03-11

Spaced Review blank questions fix

### 4.6.84 — 2025-03-10

Create Sentences - Unify mobile and web designs, and implement Azure Speech to Text for Pronunciation Practice
Fix slow loading times for MTC tasks
Prework 3.0: Updating the title of the Unit vocabulary test
Prework 3.0: MTC Tasks Illustrations Batches 2 & 3
Prework 3.0: Tapping the back arrow inside a group brings you back to the home screen fixed
Prework 3.0: MTC Tasks tab - grouping tasks

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