by Duolingo
Education / Language • Contains Ads • In-app purchases
Approx. 95 MB
Ready to learn a new language? Or perhaps brush up on one you already know? Join millions of learners worldwide using Duolingo, the fun, free, and effective way to learn languages!
Duolingo is designed by language experts and uses a science-based teaching methodology proven to foster long-term retention. Our bite-sized lessons feel more like a game than a textbook, keeping you motivated and making learning a daily habit. Whether you have five minutes during a break or thirty minutes in the evening, you can make real progress.
Explore over 40 language courses, including popular choices like Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and English, as well as less common languages and even fictional ones! Our curriculum covers reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills, starting from basic phrases and sentences and gradually building up to more complex conversations.
Why Choose Duolingo?Duolingo makes language learning accessible to everyone. Start your journey today and discover the joy of understanding and communicating in another language. Whether for travel, career, family, friends, or brain training, learning a language opens up a world of opportunities. Download Duolingo now and start learning!
Our methodology focuses on implicit learning, helping you understand grammatical patterns naturally through exposure and practice, much like how you learned your first language. We combine this with explicit instruction where needed, ensuring a well-rounded understanding. Regular updates introduce new content, features, and improvements based on learner feedback and learning science research, keeping the experience fresh and effective.
February 15, 2025
Fantastic app for learning languages! The lessons are short, engaging, and I feel like I'm actually making progress in French. The gamification really keeps me motivated to maintain my streak. Highly recommended for beginners and even intermediate learners wanting to refresh.
February 1, 2025
Duolingo is great for vocabulary and basic sentence structure. The 'Hearts' system in the free version can be a bit frustrating if you make mistakes, pushing you towards the subscription. However, it's still one of the best free language resources available. I'm learning Japanese and it's quite helpful.
January 22, 2025
I've tried many language apps, but Duolingo is the one I stick with. The interface is clean, the exercises are varied (matching, speaking, listening, translation), and the little owl mascot is surprisingly encouraging! Learning Spanish has never felt easier or more fun. The competitive leagues also add a nice touch.
January 10, 2025
Good app overall. Makes learning consistent. Sometimes the sentences feel a bit unnatural or repetitive, especially in the later stages. I wish there was more focus on real-life conversation practice. But for building a foundation, it's excellent. Using it for German.
December 28, 2024
Super Duolingo is worth it if you're serious. No ads, unlimited hearts, and the personalized practice sessions are very effective for targeting weak spots. I've been using it daily for over a year to learn Italian and my progress is noticeable. The app keeps improving too!
Yes, the core Duolingo experience is completely free. You can learn entire language courses without paying. We offer an optional premium subscription called Super Duolingo which removes ads, provides unlimited Hearts (attempts), allows offline access to lessons, and offers personalized practice features. However, the free version provides comprehensive learning content.
Duolingo offers courses in over 40 languages for English speakers, including Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Mandarin), Arabic, Dutch, Swedish, Irish, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Turkish, Vietnamese, Polish, Romanian, Indonesian, Welsh, Norwegian, Hungarian, Danish, Czech, Swahili, Ukrainian, Esperanto, and Klingon. The availability might vary slightly depending on your native language settings.
Duolingo is highly effective for building a strong foundation in a language – vocabulary, grammar, reading, and listening comprehension, up to an intermediate level (around B1/B2 in the CEFR framework for popular courses). Achieving full fluency typically requires additional practice, especially immersive conversation with native speakers. Duolingo provides an excellent and engaging starting point and consistent practice tool on your path to fluency.
Offline access to lessons is a feature available with the Super Duolingo subscription. Free users generally require an internet connection to download and complete lessons, although some limited offline functionality might be available depending on the app version and device.
Super Duolingo is our premium subscription. Key benefits include: an ad-free learning experience, unlimited Hearts (so you don't lose progress for making mistakes), personalized practice sessions focusing on your weak areas, progress quizzes to track your learning, and the ability to download lessons for offline use. It's designed to accelerate and enhance your learning journey.
Duolingo uses a structured learning path divided into units and levels. Each unit focuses on specific grammar concepts and vocabulary themes. You progress by completing lessons within each level. The path is designed to gradually introduce new concepts while reinforcing previously learned material through spaced repetition. You can also test out of skills if you already know the material.
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