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Fun, short lessons that help you speak, read, and understand real languages every day.
Why learners love Duolingo
Why learners love Duolingo
free. fun. effective.
free. fun. effective.
Learning with Duolingo is fun, and research shows that it works! With quick, bite-sized lessons, you'll earn points and unlock new levels while gaining real-world communications skills.
backed by science
backed by science
We use a combination of research-backed teaching methods and delightful content to create courses that effectively teach reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills!
stay motivated
stay motivated
We make it easy to form a habit of language learning with game-like features, fun challenges, and reminders from our friendly mascot, Duo the owl.
personalized learning
Combining the best of AI and language science, lessons are tailored to help you learn at just the right level and pace.
