September 4, 2024 English words you'll find in other languages—and their unexpected meanings by Kristin Bach Language
July 23, 2024 Dear Duolingo: Why do languages have words that sound the same? by Cindy Blanco Language
June 11, 2024 Dear Duolingo: Why are the words for 11 and 12 weird in so many languages? by Cassie Freeman and Alison Falco Learning
December 28, 2023 What are the most common mistakes French learners make? by Cindy Blanco, Elizabeth Onstwedder and Sharon Wilkinson Learning
December 20, 2023 What is a lingua franca, and how does it improve communication? by Emilie Zuniga Learning
November 22, 2023 Do cats "meow" in every language? by Mykhaylo Zakryzhevskyy and Alexander Mendes Learning
November 1, 2023 The surprising origin of the word "checkmate" (and other fun language facts about chess) by Cindy Blanco and Stefanie Schantl Learning
October 17, 2023 Dear Duolingo: What counts as a "universal" word? (the finale) by Cindy Blanco Learning
October 3, 2023 Dear Duolingo: What does it mean for languages to be related? by Cindy Blanco Learning
August 31, 2023 What do "first person," "second person," and "third person" mean? by Cindy Blanco Learning
July 24, 2023 Special report: Which generation is most serious about their streak? by Duolingo Team Research
May 9, 2023 Special report: 2 major changes in the top 10 languages to study by Cindy Blanco Research
April 20, 2023 Why does the word for "butterfly" in German get so much attention? by Josh Brown Learning
March 16, 2023 How to use movies and TV to practice your language by Isabel Deibel and Elizabeth Onstwedder Learning
February 10, 2023 “I love you, my flea!” Give these adorable pet names a try by Duolingo Team Company
January 11, 2023 4 places French learners can explore in the new season of the Duolingo French Podcast by Lorena Kanzki
December 21, 2022 4 French phrases that will make you sound like a local by Alexander Mendes Learning
October 20, 2022 Don’t get spooked: taboos and the scariest words in the world! by Kate Barker Learning
October 19, 2022 Coming soon: new Stories for advanced learners! by Jacqueline Bialostozky and Emily Chiu Product
October 18, 2022 Dear Duolingo: How can I learn to form sentences in my new language? by Cindy Blanco Learning
September 8, 2022 Counting in other languages: not as easy as 1, 2, 3! by Cindy Blanco and Cassie Freeman Learning
August 3, 2022 "Can Duolingo make me fluent?" and other common questions from learners by Cindy Blanco Company
July 18, 2022 How French accent marks can help improve your pronunciation by Sharon Wilkinson and Cindy Blanco Learning
July 12, 2022 Dear Duolingo: How do you know what sounds French letters make? by Sharon Wilkinson Learning
July 11, 2022 The history of French language: from the Gauls to globalization by Amanda Dalola Learning
May 31, 2022 Dear Duolingo: how gender-neutral language has evolved around the world by Cindy Blanco Learning
April 29, 2022 Yes, and...: Learning the different ways the world says "yes" by Emma Gibson and Anthony Chan Learning
April 27, 2022 How power struggles, political upheaval, and global crises cause languages to evolve by Cindy Blanco Learning
April 20, 2022 What’s the International Phonetic Alphabet, and how do I use it? by Ari Moline Learning
April 5, 2022 Dear Duolingo: How do I memorize the gender of every noun in my language? by Cindy Blanco Learning
February 8, 2022 Dear Duolingo: What’s the most popular language in the United States? by Cindy Blanco Learning
January 5, 2022 5 TikTok creators to follow for a little extra language practice by Sam Zabell Learning
November 16, 2021 What are pronouns, and how do different languages use them? by Cindy Blanco Learning
November 9, 2021 A fascinating French podcast for anyone who enjoyed "Lupin” by Laura Macomber Product
July 31, 2021 Can you reach intermediate reading and listening proficiency with Duolingo? by Lucy Portnoff and Xiangying Jiang Research
July 14, 2021 The Black history of Paris: an audio tour by the Duolingo French Podcast by Alexa Fernandez and Laura Macomber Learning
June 1, 2021 How well does Duolingo teach speaking skills? by Xiangying Jiang, Erin Gustafson and Cindy Blanco Research
December 1, 2020 Why I chose Duolingo: A company and product that made my next career decision simple by Stephanie Liu Company
August 19, 2020 How well does Duolingo work? by Xiangying Jiang, Joseph Rollinson and Cindy Blanco Research
October 12, 2017 The United States of Languages: An analysis of Duolingo usage state-by-state by Michaela Kron Learning
May 5, 2016 Which countries study which languages, and what can we learn from it? by Bozena Pajak Research