About this app
Embark on a fun and effective language learning journey with Duolingo, the world's most popular language learning platform! Designed by language experts, Duolingo employs a science-based teaching methodology proven to foster long-term retention. Best of all, it's completely free to get started.
Learn Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Portuguese, Arabic, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Polish, Turkish, Hindi, Irish, Greek, Hebrew, Danish, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Romanian, and many more languages. With over 40 distinct language courses available for English speakers, your next linguistic adventure awaits.
Duolingo makes learning feel like a game. Earn points for correct answers, race against the clock in timed challenges, and level up your skills. Our bite-sized lessons are effective, and we have proof: a study showed that 34 hours of Duolingo are equivalent to a full university semester of language education. That's efficiency!
Why You'll Love Duolingo:
- It's free, for real. Access comprehensive language courses without any cost. Optional premium features are available via Super Duolingo.
- It's effective. Developed using learning science principles and proven to work. Master vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and conversational skills.
- It's fun and engaging. Stay motivated with game-like features, charming characters like Duo the owl, and rewarding progress tracking. Maintain your learning streak!
- Personalized learning. The app adapts to your learning style and pace, focusing on areas where you need the most practice.
- Practice all skills: Develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking abilities through varied exercises.
- Huge language selection: Choose from dozens of popular and lesser-known languages.
- Learn anytime, anywhere: Short lessons fit perfectly into breaks, commutes, or any free moment you have.
Whether you're learning a language for travel, school, career opportunities, family and friends, or simply for brain training, Duolingo provides a delightful and powerful tool. Millions of learners use Duolingo to build confidence and fluency in a new language. Join our global community and start speaking a new language today!
Super Duolingo (optional subscription) offers an ad-free experience, offline lesson access, unlimited Hearts (attempts), and personalized practice for mistakes. However, the core learning experience remains free for everyone.
Beyond the standard lessons, explore Duolingo Stories for immersive reading comprehension practice in select languages. Participate in global Leaderboards to compete with other learners and push yourself further. Attend Duolingo Events (online or in-person) to practice conversation with fellow learners. The platform uses sophisticated algorithms, including spaced repetition systems (SRS), to optimize review intervals and ensure you remember what you learn. Duolingo also offers the Duolingo English Test, a convenient and accepted English proficiency certification for university admissions and professional purposes. Furthermore, Duolingo for Schools provides free tools for teachers to track student progress in a classroom setting. The constant iteration and addition of new content and features ensure the learning experience remains fresh and effective. The company's mission is to make language education free, fun, and accessible to everyone on the planet. Learning a new language opens up new worlds and opportunities, and Duolingo aims to be the best way to get there. The gamified nature isn't just superficial; it leverages psychological principles of motivation and reward to keep learners consistently engaged day after day, which is crucial for language acquisition.