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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 communication skills.
We use a combination of research-backed teaching methods and delightful content to create courses that effectively teach reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills!
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.
Combining the best of AI and language science, lessons are tailored to help you learn at just the right level and pace.
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