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The variety of languages available ensures that you will likely find a language you want/have to learn. The simplicity of the site and the app ensure that you will be able to learn at least the fundamentals of a language in your spare time.
The website offers an impressive variety of languages. At the time of this review, there are eleven languages that are out of beta, two still in beta, and ten languages in active development. That's just for native English speakers!
In addition to brief lessons that feature a mixture of vocal and written lessons, Duolingo features a remarkably innovative system where aspiring multilinguists can spend time translating works in order to gain a stronger grasp of their language of choice. The material consists largely of be online articles that touch on a variety of subjects, thus ensuring that the content to be translated will appeal to someone. Moreover, since this practice doubles as a business model, the website has a clean, simple interface bereft of ads or fees(there is an on-website currency called "lingots," but those are earned through achievements, not through exchange of actual money).
In addition to the very reliable and functional website is an app available for Apple, Android, and (all three) Windows Phone users! The app is somewhat more minimalist, but is also very efficiently designed, and even has limited offline functionality. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Duolingo is not without flaws.
The website, in an effort to serve as many people as possible, is largely server-controlled. While there is a very active community, there are no personal lessons and very few actual people involved. As such, the speech lessons use voice recognition that is... inconsistent at best. When translating a sentence, Duolingo is not always capable of capturing nuance, and as such will sometimes mark right answers wrong and wrong answers as "right enough."
The translation portion is, seemingly, all web content, and mostly articles. As such, there is no translating actual recordings, nor published works. When translating, it only offers the option to translate from a foreign language into your native one, and not vice-versa. In order to do that, you must change your native language setting and then sign up to "learn" your actual native language.
e.g. If I am learning Dutch, and want to try my hand at translating an article only available in English INTO Dutch, I have to tell Duolingo that my native language is Dutch and I'd like to learn English.
The app, while functional, is very limited in scope. You cannot do translations through it as of right now, the lessons are more abbreviated, the speaking exercises obviously rely on server functionality and thus require you to be online. The offline functionality only allows you to practice unlearned lessons, you cannot get a random assortment of exercises or download an old lesson you'd like to go over.
Ultimately, Duolingo is no replacement for an actual teacher. This is, at best, going to teach you a language up to the equivalent of a 200 level college class. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
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My German language class teacher told me to use the Duolingo app. This is the best app ever I used to learn a language. Highly recommended to everyone. You can gain the premium version for some days by completing lessons and opening reward chests. This is super cool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Sometimes in talking lessons, the app does not recognize my voice. It's the only problem I faced. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Engaging interface, diverse languages, and bite-sized lessons make language learning accessible and enjoyable with its interactive approach and immediate feedback. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Repetitive exercises, limited speaking practice, an emphasis on gamification over deep learning, and sometimes awkward or unnatural sentence examples. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It is easy to use, good interface, fun to do. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
For Japanese there are few explanations about the intricacies of the language, including grammar.
There is no explanation about how and when to use polite/formal forms vs informal.
The examples are sometimes unnatural in Japanese and sometimes the English reflects the Japanese too much.
Japanese often uses 'teach' which in English should be 'show', but that is not explained.
Also why would the computer version give you 3 hearts/chances when the mobile version gives you 5? Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The app is user-friendly and quite easy to navigate which makes it ideal for newbies.
It also uses gamification to make language learning fun and entertaining. Users can earn points, level up, and unlock new content as they progress.
Duolingo helps users to set personalized learning goals and select their preferred learning speed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Duolingo may teach simplified and formal language, which does reflect the nuances and complexities of real-world language use. The platform also have limited vocabulary, which may not be sufficient for advanced language learning seeking specialized language and communication skills. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Their format is in a quiz form and it helps you to pick up grammar and vocabulary quickly. You also get to make sentences and learn grammar in a fun and easy way to understand. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Nothing that I can remotely think of, it works well for me. I have so far managed to go through all their levels of learning and master the basics of the language that I choose. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Duolingo is one of the best platforms to learn a new language it provides multiple questions to study the language whichever the users want to learn. It has a variety of different tools and techniques which helps you to repeat and revise everything you practice daily. It also reminds you every day to give small tests and measure your progress. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The software is great for learning a new language but I haven't got its desktop version which can be a little difficult for pc users. I have also noticed that the app doesn't work offline and needs a good Internet connection. The app can be optimised for users a little bit by providing more relevant practice content. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Duolingo is an easy and fun way of learning a language. It is a playful app/game that keeps you motivated to learn a language and removes the barrier to language learning. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It can be a bit repetitive and not represent real situations that can be translated into the real world. I would like it to have more languages so I can combine Serbian (my native language) with a new language I would like to learn. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
