The short answer is that you can definitely learn some things from an app, but if you want to become fluent in a language — or even conversational — they won't be enough.4 May 2019
Is Duolingo a waste of time?
It's a waste of time. In fact, it's just as bad as the education system Von Ahn criticizes. Duolingo outsources its translation services, allowing for awkward sentences to slip in undetected. And translation (the core of its platform) is already widely known to be an ineffective way to learn a language.
Can you become fluent with just Duolingo?
Right now Duolingo can get you pretty far: a 2020 study found that learners in Duolingo's Spanish and French courses performed as well on reading and listening tests as students who took four semesters of university classes — and in about half the time.
How long should I practice Duolingo a day?
30 minutes per day is probably the most common answer when it comes to studying languages. However, you don't have to spend all that time in one place; it's just important that you get exposed to a language every day.23 Feb 2013
Can you learn anything from Duolingo?
Apps like Duolingo, Memrise, and Babbel all promise to teach you how to read, write, or speak a new language, all from your phone. However, the app has a few unique features: on new words, you can write a note (called a “mem”) with anything that helps you remember the new word or phrase.4 May 2019
Do you have to pay for lessons on Duolingo?
You can learn languages on Duolingo completely free. We have a premium subscription available to Duolingo users called Duolingo Plus. With a Duolingo Plus subscription, you will have an ad-free experience with the option to enable unlimited Hearts and review your mistakes.