Our Verdict
3.0/5 Solid
Pros
- โFree forever
- โMany courses available in several language combinations
- โThey use a lot of gamification, so you're motivated to keep learning
- โEasy to use interface
- โMobile App works great for learning
Cons
- โWeird sentences and sometimes useless vocabulary
- โMany courses use text-to-speech, so doesn't provide a very authentic pronunciation
- โGrammar references and explanations don't show on mobile.
Duolingo Lessons and features
Languages Available
Duolingo Motivation and Gamification
What I like
- Free forever
- Many courses available in several language combinations
- They use a lot of gamification, so you're motivated to keep learning
- Easy to use interface
- Mobile App works great for learning
What I don't like
- Weird sentences and sometimes useless vocabulary
- Many courses use text-to-speech, so doesn't provide a very authentic pronunciation
- Grammar references and explanations don't show on mobile.
Duolingo Review Conclusion
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Kris Broholm
Founder, Actual Fluency
Kris is the founder of Actual Fluency, and has spent the last 10+ years becoming an expert in language learning software, methods, and techniques.