Reply from MondlyNov 4, 2024
Hi Geoff,
Thank you so much for sharing your detailed feedback on our Hungarian course. We truly value the insights you've provided, as they help us understand where we can improve the learning experience for you and others.
Pronouns and Word Order: We understand that Hungarian doesn’t typically require personal pronouns, and that the word order can change when pronouns are added. Our approach focuses on beginners, so we include pronouns to help learners grasp them alongside verb conjugations. We recognize this can make the sentences sound different from how a native speaker might phrase them, and we appreciate your patience.
Verbs: We teach verbs in conjugated forms to help learners understand how they are used in everyday speech. However, we also understand that this can be confusing when learning the infinitive forms. We will take this into account as we look to improve the way we present verb forms.
Translations: We strive to make translations sound natural, rather than literal. For example, Hungarian does not have gender-specific pronouns, which can create ambiguity when translating to English. We appreciate your specific examples, and we will work on improving these translations to make them clearer and more accurate.
Accents: We currently accept answers without accents to make learning more accessible, especially since not all users have access to a Hungarian keyboard. However, we understand the importance of correct spelling and pronunciation, and we will look for ways to emphasize this in our lessons without causing frustration.
Chatbot and Content: Our chatbot is currently designed with preset responses, and we acknowledge that it is not as flexible as a large language model. Speech recognition can also vary depending on the device, especially on older Android versions. Regarding content, we recently updated our lessons on iOS, web, and newer Android versions to include more diverse material, with over 230 lessons covering different categories and conversations. We hope this addresses the need for more varied content.
We appreciate your time and effort in providing this feedback, and we're committed to making Mondly the best learning tool. If there are any specific features or improvements you’d like to see, feel free to share them with us at [email protected]!
Thank you again,
The Mondly Team
