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Learning with Duolingo is fun and addictive. Earn points for correct answers, race against the clock, and level up. Duolingo's bite-sized lessons are effective, and we have a study to prove it.

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Learning with Duolingo is fun and addictive. Earn points for correct answers, race against the clock, and level up. Duolingo's bite-sized lessons are effective, and we have a study to prove it.


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Duolingo
Year Founded
2011
HQ Location
Pittsburgh, PA
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2,159 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ: DUOL

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S P.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"A Fun and Engaging Way to Learn Languages"
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 every...
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5.0 out of 5
"Fun way to learn!"
I love the achievements that can be unlocked. As someone who is competitive, it makes learning a new language feel like a game rather than an assig...
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"Duolingo is my go to!"
It's game of teaching of new languages and skills
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Fahad S.
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What do you like best about Duolingo?

Nice app and its Too directive to all levels Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Duolingo?

Limited to Some language for example English Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Duolingo solving and how is that benefiting you?

Language improvement which increases my confidence Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Duolingo?

Easy to use. Lessons are exciting and suitable for learners at every level. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Duolingo?

Not at this moment, everything looks pretty good to me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Duolingo solving and how is that benefiting you?

I have no experience in learning a language without a teacher. But Duolingo made it work for me to learn Spanish by myself. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Harsh K.
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What do you like best about Duolingo?

Duolingo is a fun and effective platform to learn new languages. I use it on my phone and love the overall user experience of its android app. Very well made app with very interactive features. Learning through this platform is really fun. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Duolingo?

Duolingo doesn't teach you grammer rules. It is mainly to learn the basics of any language. This platform doesn't work without internet. You can't become fluent in any language just by using this platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Duolingo solving and how is that benefiting you?

Doulingo provides a simple but very effective platform to learn new languages. It is very helpful in learning the basics of any new language. It motivates me to learn new language which is one of my favorite thing to do. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Duolingo?

It was good in the first version, with good instruction before you started a lesson. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Duolingo?

1) the instruction in the "tips" section is so poor that you would be hard pressed to actually learn German if you hadn't already had instruction.

2) they have changed their instruction model in German at least three times in the last three years. Why not at least give your paying customers the option of continuing with their current lesson format, or switching to something new. I really don't care what your research shows; I know what works for me.

Do not use this program! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Duolingo solving and how is that benefiting you?

None; as far as I'm concerned, they are continually creating problems. During the last update in 2021, they did not do sufficient beta testing, and many things they marked incorrect were actually correct; they just hadn't bothered to take the time to vet their program. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ghazala P.
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What do you like best about Duolingo?

Duolingo is easy to use and very useful tool for learning a language. Easy to track my learning and step by step progression is very effective. It is available in mobile app so I can keep learning on the go. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Duolingo?

I don't like how many ads Duolingo makes you watch between lessons. Offline learning is not possible in Duolingo. The learning interface becomes a bit repetitive, which may frustrates some users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Duolingo solving and how is that benefiting you?

Duolingo allows me to learn a language step by step from basic to advance. It is a fun learning platform which makes language learning accessible and interactive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about Duolingo?

It is one of the most helpful apps for those who wish to learn new languages without going anywhere. Its interface is so easy to use and good-looking. It offers flexible time and provides an excellent analysis of what we have learned till now. The best thing I like about Duolingo is it offers the Freemium version for all of its users, and they could learn the other language in their native language. It works excellently and has so many languages to learn. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Duolingo?

There is nothing much to be disliked about Duolingo, but I dislike the repeated question sets. It often repeats the same or many similar questions to translate, sometimes becoming boring. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Duolingo:

If any of you are finding an easy way to learn English or any other language available at Duolingo, you should give it a try. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Duolingo solving and how is that benefiting you?

It helped me a lot to improve my English in my native language. I realized Duolingo is a beneficial app for students, working professionals, and others who face difficulties learning or working in languages other than their native language. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mitali K.
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What do you like best about Duolingo?

Duolingo provides enough quality content free of cost. For a beginner in German language like me Duolingo has helped me develop a solid ground which is helping me a lot in my actual German course. The game-like environment and streaks make it even more fun and effortless to practice every once in a while. The 'Tips' section also provides great insight into the grammar. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Duolingo?

The new update has changed the course structure which has made it confusing. After reaching Unit 2, a lot of new things were added to the previous unit without any description. This has made me miss out and I cannot figure out how to continue further with the syllabus. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Duolingo:

I would recommend this app to anyone who is starting with a new foreign language even if they have no prior experience. This app is free to use and has a vast community to clear your doubts as well. This will of course not be enough to master the language, but it is a great resource for independent practice. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Duolingo solving and how is that benefiting you?

Duolingo is serving as a great resource to me for learning German as a foreign language with no prior experience. It gives me motivation to keep learning and makes sure I do not feel clueless in my German classes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

ZEYD T.
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What do you like best about Duolingo?

For me, Duolingo is the best program for learning any language you want, in a fun way, at the time you want.

He is happy to learn new words every day that subconsciously take root in your mind, this is the best way to learn. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Duolingo?

Sometimes Duolingo will give you identical options and one of them is considered wrong even though it matches the other.

True, you can discuss it and send a message informing them about it, but you will not be able to earn the full mark on the test. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering Duolingo:

Keep learning on Duolingo and write down everything you think is wrong in the comments for any test. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Duolingo solving and how is that benefiting you?

With Duolingo, you can find out your spelling errors and find out where you are missing, speaking, writing, or reading.

I benefited a lot from my French study on Duolingo. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Tessa A.
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What do you like best about Duolingo?

It makes practicing and learning easy. If you're the kind of person that gets quickly burnt out or doesn't have a full 30 mins to dedicate to learning, it's nice. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Duolingo?

Its lessons and sentences just aren't practical enough for anyone who wants to truly become fluent or intermediate in a language. So basically, you think you're getting a free language learning app, but really it's a supplemental study at best. You will need to buy lessons if you actually want to learn. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Duolingo solving and how is that benefiting you?

I used Duolingo for French, German, and Russian. And Spanish for a bit, but barely. It is helpful to use just to keep up the habit of learning; if you're too tired or busy to dedicate study time in your day, you can use Duolingo to do a quick easy 5-10 minute mini lesson. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Seychelle D.
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What do you like best about Duolingo?

I have been using Duolingo for about a year now, and I love how I can keep going over the same lessons to refine my knowledge and review my weak areas. I am also using it in conjunction with my Spanish courses, and it is helping me out with the coursework. The other great thing is that I decide when to move on to the following lessons. I do it when I feel ready. In a traditional classroom, you have to go along with the course schedule and not feel entirely prepared. All in all, I love Duolingo and I know that you will. I love Spanish so much, and my busy schedule allows me to make some progress without living in a Spanish-speaking country. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Duolingo?

There is nothing to dislike. Duolingo has worked everything out. It is user-friendly for children, young adults, and people of all ages and situations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Duolingo solving and how is that benefiting you?

I understand written and spoken Spanish more and more every day. I know that I will be able to function in a Spanish-speaking country on my own pretty soon. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.