Hello Nabu review
A gamified language app combining story lessons, AI conversations, and speaking practice.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Hello Nabu is an AI language-learning app for learners who want structured practice through stories, conversations, and game-like progression. Available on web, iOS, and Android, it supports 19 target languages and tracks progress from A1 to C2. Learners create a character, choose a story, practise vocabulary, and work through grammar and sentence exercises in real-life scenarios. The approach suits people who want speaking practice alongside conventional lessons, particularly those motivated by XP, streaks, trophies, and leagues.
Pricing is straightforward. The Free plan costs €0 per month and includes lessons and everyday conversations, vocabulary practice and review, and A1-C2 progress tracking. Premium costs €9.99 per month and adds unlimited lessons and practice, unlimited tutor conversations, custom adventures, and cancellation at any time. The free plan is useful for exploring the core learning loop, while Premium is the relevant tier for learners who expect frequent practice or want custom story experiences. Learners who need unlimited access should choose Premium rather than rely on the Free plan.
Its standout area is combining narrative practice with AI interaction. The tutor supports voice or text conversations, and voice role plays include pronunciation feedback. The Practice Arena adds role plays, vocabulary, and sentence drills, while spaced repetition supports vocabulary review. Customizable characters and settings give the story lessons a more personal structure without moving away from the app's central format. Hello Nabu fits learners who enjoy guided scenarios and gamification; it is less suited to people seeking a narrowly focused pronunciation tool, a standalone vocabulary resource, or learning outside its story-and-roleplay model.
Hello Nabu pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Voice and text AI tutor conversations with pronunciation feedback
- Spaced repetition, real-life scenarios, and A1-C2 progress tracking
- Free plan plus €9.99 monthly Premium across web and mobile
- Where it doesn't
- Unlimited lessons and tutor conversations require Premium
- The free plan operates within a monthly allowance
- Practice centers on the app's stories, role plays, and drills
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