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March 27, 2023

How Spanish accent marks can improve your pronunciation

by Cindy Blanco Learning
March 23, 2023

Fact or fiction: 6 common myths about learning a new language

by Cindy Blanco Learning
March 21, 2023

Dear Duolingo: What is a bilingual?

by Cindy Blanco Learning
March 16, 2023

How to use movies and TV to practice your language

by Isabel Deibel and Elizabeth Onstwedder Learning
March 15, 2023

Tips for using the preterite tense in Spanish

by Valeria Carrillo Learning
March 8, 2023

How much do you know about Italian?

by Elizabeth Strong and Adriano Trovato Learning
March 7, 2023

Dear Duolingo: our favorite study tips from learners like you!

by Cindy Blanco Learning
March 6, 2023

Who gets math anxiety and why?

by Cassie Freeman, Sammi Siegel and Tyler Murphy Learning
March 2, 2023

5 unique English words that tell you a lot about U.S. culture

by Nora Gordon and Cory Wheeler Learning
February 27, 2023

"Y" vs. "e": What does "y" mean in Spanish?

by Cindy Blanco Learning
February 23, 2023

Cognates in Spanish and how to learn from them

by Valeria Carrillo Learning
February 21, 2023

Dear Duolingo: Does Duolingo teach grammar?

by James Leow Learning
February 9, 2023

The history of Spanish: from Latin to Latin America

by Joe Bauman Learning
February 7, 2023

Dear Duolingo: Why are there so many German possessive pronouns?

by Kristina Schoen Learning
February 2, 2023

The Duolingo Method: 5 key principles that make learning fun and effective

by Cassie Freeman Company
January 31, 2023

6 English dialects from around the world

by Brandon Lesher Learning
January 30, 2023

Just do it! How to make commands in Spanish

by Valeria Carrillo Learning
January 25, 2023

3 surprising language facts we learned from the first season of Radiolingo

by Laura Macomber Company
January 24, 2023

Dear Duolingo: How do our brains remember things?

by Ben Reuveni Learning
January 23, 2023

What is translanguaging and how do learners use it?

by Valeria Carrillo Learning
January 19, 2023

Who is studying Chinese on Duolingo?

by Cindy Blanco Learning
January 17, 2023

7 ways you can switch up your practice in the app right now

by Duolingo Team Learning
January 17, 2023

5 faux pas that every French learner makes

by Eve Moore Learning
January 10, 2023

Dear Duolingo: Why do I use rules from my first language in my second language?

by Cindy Blanco Learning
January 9, 2023

10 Duos share their funniest language mistake

by Duolingo Team Company
January 4, 2023

5 of the most common mistakes English learners make

by Mykhaylo Zakryzhevskyy Learning
January 2, 2023

How to get started learning English

by Parker Henry Learning
December 30, 2022

How to keep yourself motivated all year long

by Danielle Dionne Learning
December 27, 2022

Dear Duolingo: celebrating one year of Dear Duolingo!

by Cindy Blanco Learning
December 21, 2022

4 French phrases that will make you sound like a local

by Alexander Mendes Learning
December 20, 2022

9 Duos share their proudest language moment

by Duolingo Team Company
December 19, 2022

No excuses: 23 tips to keep your streak alive in 2023

by Duolingo Team Company
December 15, 2022

7 language facts to delight your holiday table

by Danielle Dionne Learning
December 13, 2022

Dear Duolingo: Why does Japanese have three writing systems?

by Anthony Chan Learning
December 13, 2022

I forgot my parents’ language, but I taught myself how to speak again

by Ahmed Ali Akbar Learning
December 7, 2022

What do fossils (and ghost stories) have to do with Christmas carols?

by Adele Touhey Learning
December 6, 2022

Duo is an excellent travel companion—just ask these learners!

by Kayti Burt Learning
November 30, 2022

7 amazing polyglot soccer players

by Elise Hopman Learning
November 29, 2022

How languages get writing systems: an interview with Dr. Hilaria Cruz

by Cindy Blanco Learning
November 29, 2022

Dear Duolingo: How do unwritten languages get writing systems?

by Cindy Blanco Learning
November 23, 2022

How to say "thank you" in more than 30 languages

by Duolingo Team Learning
November 22, 2022

When to use "por" vs "para"

by Valeria Carrillo Learning
November 21, 2022

How to learn German for travel: Is 4 weeks enough?

by Cindy Blanco Learning
November 17, 2022

The history of "soccer" vs. "football"

by Cindy Blanco Learning
November 15, 2022

Dear Duolingo: Why do Spanish dialects use "le" and "lo" differently?

by James Leow Learning
November 11, 2022

4 learners on why they're studying Ukrainian

by Kayti Burt Learning
November 9, 2022

4 language mistakes I made in Italy—and why they didn't matter

by Cindy Blanco Learning
November 7, 2022

Double the fun: Chai tea, naan bread, and double names

by Elisa Camps Troncoso Learning
November 3, 2022

How bilingualism affects your brain

by Neil Kirk Learning
November 1, 2022

Dear Duolingo: How can I practice a language when no one around me speaks it?

by Lisa Frumkes Learning
October 31, 2022

Ser vs estar: What's the difference?

by Valeria Carrillo Learning
October 27, 2022

3 popular Halloween traditions, explained

by Emma Gibson and Alexa Fernandez 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
October 13, 2022

Super feature alert: Explore your shiny new Practice Hub

by Jason Goettisheim, Anna Gusman and Robert Managad Product
October 12, 2022

4 Spanish phrases that make it easier to communicate

by Cindy Blanco Learning
October 7, 2022

Meet Colton, whose Duolingo Spanish lessons helped him soar to the top of the class!

by Duolingo Team Learning
October 5, 2022

Highs, lows, and golden horns in the history of German

by Josh Brown Learning
October 4, 2022

Dear Duolingo: How do you know the gender of German nouns?

by Cindy Blanco and Kristina Schoen Learning
October 3, 2022

This Oktoberfest, raise your glass to learning German!

by Duolingo Team Learning
September 30, 2022

How to order coffee around the world

by Duolingo Team Learning
September 20, 2022

Dear Duolingo Bonus: That one surprising pronunciation trick

by Cindy Blanco Learning
September 15, 2022

A beginner's guide to learning Spanish

by Isabel Deibel Learning
September 15, 2022

How 3 real teachers use Duolingo in the classroom

by Kaitlin Anselmo Pothireddy
September 14, 2022

At Duolingo, humans and AI work together to create a high-quality learning experience

by Bozena Pajak and Klinton Bicknell Learning
September 13, 2022

What’s the difference between a translator and an interpreter?

by Sophie Hoffman Learning
September 12, 2022

How our Haitian Creole course is helping adoptees connect to their culture

by Mariette Williams Company
September 8, 2022

Not as easy as 1, 2, 3: Different ways of counting around the world

by Cindy Blanco and Cassie Freeman Learning
September 6, 2022

Dear Duolingo: Can you relearn a language you forgot?

by Hope Wilson Learning
September 5, 2022

Languages vs. dialects: Does your brain know the difference?

by Neil Kirk Learning
August 29, 2022

How music can help you learn a language

by Kevin Kunitake Learning
August 26, 2022

Welcome Zulu to the (language) family!

by Emily Moline
August 25, 2022

Why is it hard to learn sounds in a new language?

by Danielle Dionne Learning
August 24, 2022

Irregardless of what you’ve heard, irregardless is a word anyways

by Danielle Dionne Learning
August 24, 2022

Special report: Understanding English learners around the world

by Danielle Dionne Research
August 23, 2022

Dear Duolingo: How can I learn Chinese tones?

by Farrah Neumann, Tina Tan and Adele Touhey Learning
August 22, 2022

The 2,000-year history of Korean

by Alexander Francis-Ratte Learning
August 22, 2022

Why you should start learning Korean

by Haley HyunJoo Yang Learning
August 16, 2022

Meet the BTS fans learning Korean on Duolingo

by Kayti Burt Company
August 15, 2022

We asked, teachers answered: Check out the latest updates to Duolingo for Schools

by Kaitlin Anselmo Pothireddy Company
August 9, 2022

Dear Duolingo: Can you learn multiple languages at once?

by Mykhaylo Zakryzhevskyy Learning
August 4, 2022

What are noun cases?

by Cindy Blanco Learning
August 3, 2022

"Can Duolingo make me fluent?" and other common questions from learners

by Cindy Blanco Company
August 1, 2022

What are false cognates in different languages?

by Cindy Blanco Learning
July 26, 2022

Dear Duolingo: What is "vosotros" and when do I use it?

by Cindy Blanco Learning
July 25, 2022

A tour of French dialects around the world

by Amanda Dalola Learning
July 20, 2022

6 unique words to help you learn about French culture

by Lisa Bromberg Learning
July 19, 2022

An update is coming… to our High Valyrian course!

by Duolingo Team Company
July 18, 2022

What do French accent marks mean?

by Sharon Wilkinson and Cindy Blanco Learning
July 13, 2022

Emoji are more than internet language

by Cindy Blanco and Hope Wilson Company
July 12, 2022

Dear Duolingo: How do you know what sounds French letters make?

by Sharon Wilkinson Learning
July 11, 2022

From the Gauls to globalization: The history of French

by Amanda Dalola Learning
July 6, 2022

When it comes to language, who decides what's "correct"?

by Danielle Dionne Learning
July 5, 2022

Duolingo's Tour de French Learning: A celebration of French

by Cindy Blanco Learning
June 28, 2022

Dear Duolingo: How can I improve my accent in Spanish?

by Cindy Blanco Learning
June 27, 2022

How language has changed in the last 200 years

by Cindy Blanco Learning
June 22, 2022

Practice hack: Change your phone’s language and level up your learning

by Cindy Blanco Learning
June 16, 2022

How people celebrate birthdays all over the world

by Sam Zabell Learning
June 14, 2022

Dear Duolingo: What are the benefits of learning a new language?

by Cindy Blanco Learning
June 13, 2022

10 innovations that transformed education

by Luis von Ahn Company
June 9, 2022

10 things all languages have in common

by Cindy Blanco Learning
June 2, 2022

Wait, what is a schwa?

by Cindy Blanco Learning
June 1, 2022

Why is English spelling so tricky?

by Elizabeth Strong Learning
May 31, 2022

How gender-neutral language has evolved around the world

by Cindy Blanco Learning
May 26, 2022

5 things Korean learners should know about Hangul

by Yena Park and Estelle Tian Learning
May 24, 2022

The real story behind France’s most iconic customs

by Laura Macomber Learning
May 17, 2022

Dear Duolingo: How do I practice all of the grammar rules in my new language?

by Elizabeth Onstwedder Learning
May 10, 2022

Dear Duolingo: How do I get better at pronunciation in my new language?

by Cindy Blanco Learning
May 6, 2022

Real students share how their mothers shaped their education

by Caroline Fisher Duolingo English Test
May 5, 2022

What is the Cyrillic alphabet?

by Parker Henry Learning
May 3, 2022

Dear Duolingo: How does language learning differ between generations?

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 Emily Moline Learning
April 19, 2022

Dear Duolingo: Where did English come from?

by Cindy Blanco Learning
April 13, 2022

Exposure and need: How this duo can help you study smarter

by Sharon Wilkinson Learning
April 12, 2022

Dear Duolingo: How do I decide between “lo” and “le” in Spanish?

by James Leow Learning
April 5, 2022

Dear Duolingo: How do I memorize the gender of every noun in my language?

by Cindy Blanco Learning
March 22, 2022

Dear Duolingo: What’s up with all these gendered nouns?

by Cindy Blanco Learning
March 15, 2022

Dear Duolingo: How do I trick my easily-distracted brain into studying?

by Estelle Tian Learning
March 14, 2022

What the Irish language can tell us about historical and modern-day Ireland

by Elizabeth Strong Learning
March 8, 2022

Dear Duolingo: How do I get comfortable writing in a new language?

by Nora Gordon Learning
March 3, 2022

3 cultural customs every Spanish learner should know about

by Alexa Fernandez Learning
March 2, 2022

Language matters: What learners need to know about Ukrainian

by Cindy Blanco, Hope Wilson and Mykhaylo Zakryzhevskyy Learning
February 23, 2022

Dear Duolingo: What’s the difference between a dialect and an accent?

by Cindy Blanco Learning
February 22, 2022

Learn Haitian Creole, the language of the first Black independent nation

by Emily Moline Company
February 10, 2022

Show some love: How different cultures say "I love you"

by Kate Barker Learning
February 8, 2022

Dear Duolingo: What’s the most popular language in the United States?

by Cindy Blanco Learning
February 4, 2022

Through adversity and resilience: A brief history of Afro-Latino and Afro-Indigenous languages

by Michelle A. Ocasio Learning
January 25, 2022

Dear Duolingo: How do I become fluent in a new language?

by Cindy Blanco Learning
January 21, 2022

Extra credit: You can play Wordle in other languages!

by Sam Zabell Learning
January 17, 2022

How Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. used Black preaching traditions to deliver powerful speeches

by Kahdeidra Monét Martin Learning
January 5, 2022

5 TikTok creators to follow for a little extra language practice

by Sam Zabell Learning
December 20, 2021

How to toast the new year in 16 languages

by Sam Zabell Learning
December 16, 2021

Why the world is learning Asian languages on Duolingo

by Cindy Blanco Learning
December 8, 2021

How family and culture are driving language learners to branch out

by Cindy Blanco Research
December 7, 2021

How to set your 2022 language goals based on your learner style

by Duolingo Team Company
December 2, 2021

Two simple tricks for remembering what you've learned on Duolingo

by Lucy Portnoff Research
November 29, 2021

6 easy ways to incorporate Duolingo into your classroom

by Tracee Miller Learning
November 22, 2021

Understanding culture is key to language learning

by Hope Wilson Learning
November 16, 2021

What are pronouns, and how do different languages use them?

by Cindy Blanco Learning
November 5, 2021

Time warp: Learning to tell time in another language

by Hope Wilson and Cindy Blanco Learning
October 25, 2021

New study shows learning a language with Duolingo supports brain health

by Cindy Blanco Research
October 15, 2021

How we got smarter about teaching grammar in 2021

by Duolingo Team Product
October 14, 2021

A step-by-step guide to preparing for the Duolingo English Test

by Caroline Fisher Learning
October 12, 2021

Hispanic Heritage Month: Language and identity

by Cindy Blanco Learning
October 5, 2021

Which languages are “Romance languages"?

by Cindy Blanco Learning
October 4, 2021

“Squid Game” could inspire a new wave of Korean language learners

by Sam Zabell Learning
September 30, 2021

7 expert-approved ways to practice a new language

by Cindy Blanco Learning
September 24, 2021

How lesson transparency helps learners reach their goals

by Rachel Salvador Product
September 17, 2021

Real students share their advice for studying abroad in English

by Caroline Fisher Learning
September 15, 2021

Hispanic Heritage Month: What is Spanglish?

by Cindy Blanco Learning
August 25, 2021

How to use online translators and dictionaries

by Jacqueline Bialostozky Learning
August 17, 2021

Why should you learn a new language?

by Cindy Blanco Learning
August 12, 2021

Personalized feedback through smart tips

by Cindy Blanco, Xiangying Jiang and Chris Research
August 10, 2021

Spanish tips: Using the preterite and imperfect for past tense

by James Leow Learning
August 3, 2021

The new Duolingo for Schools

by Tracee Miller Learning
July 27, 2021

Taking a crack at gamification

by Beth Chasse Design
July 22, 2021

Tools for learning to read other writing systems

by Cindy Blanco and Chris Learning
July 14, 2021

The Black history of Paris: an audio tour by the Duolingo French Podcast

by Alexa Fernandez and Laura Macomber Learning
June 22, 2021

What's the easiest language to learn?

by Cindy Blanco Learning
June 7, 2021

Duolingo now has conversation lessons!

by Natalia Castillejo, Matt LaRose and Cindy Blanco Learning
June 1, 2021

How well does Duolingo teach speaking skills?

by Xiangying Jiang, Erin Gustafson and Cindy Blanco Research
May 28, 2021

Dreaming of travel? How language skills will make your holiday even better

by Colin Watkins Learning
May 27, 2021

Learning to read Japanese characters

by Elizabeth Strong Learning
May 25, 2021

Introducing Duolingo for Schools: The ultimate partner for language teachers

by Tracee Miller Learning
May 21, 2021

How we’re improving learning with anonymized speech data

by Gretchen Swecker, Tyler Tape, Kevin Lenzo and Natalia Castillejo Learning
May 19, 2021

Can you learn two languages at the same time?

by Cindy Blanco Learning
May 11, 2021

Why learn a made-up language?

by Ramsey L. Cardwell Learning
April 27, 2021

New immersion exercises maximize your language learning

by Cindy Blanco, Jacqueline Bialostozky and Cory Wheeler Learning
April 22, 2021

20 tips to sharpen language skills, and have fun doing it!

by Tracee Miller Learning
April 20, 2021

What's the best way to learn a language?

by Cindy Blanco Learning
April 6, 2021

Yiddish is now on Duolingo!

by Cindy Blanco and Emily Moline Learning
March 30, 2021

Listen up! New Audio Lessons build conversation skills

by Emma Gibson and Cindy Blanco Learning
March 3, 2021

How silly sentences can help you learn

by James Leow, Jacqueline Bialostozky and Cindy Blanco Learning
February 25, 2021

Celebrating Black History Month and Black language

by Cindy Blanco Learning
February 16, 2021

Duolingo 101: How to learn a language on Duolingo

by Cindy Blanco Learning
January 29, 2021

Tips for learning Spanish on Duolingo

by Cindy Blanco Learning
January 8, 2021

Putting in work: The habit of language learning

by Mary van Ogtrop Learning
December 3, 2020

True crime meets Spanish learning: a Duolingo podcast experiment

by Laura Macomber Learning
October 29, 2020

Covering all the bases: Duolingo's approach to speaking skills

by Emily Moline and Cindy Blanco Learning
October 22, 2020

Covering all the bases: Duolingo's approach to writing skills

by Cindy Blanco and Isabel Deibel Learning
October 15, 2020

Covering all the bases: Duolingo's approach to listening skills

by Cindy Blanco Learning
October 8, 2020

Covering all the bases: Duolingo's approach to reading skills

by Cindy Blanco Learning
October 2, 2020

Language rules: Learning grammar on Duolingo

by Elizabeth Onstwedder and Haifa Harb Learning
August 13, 2020

Count on Duolingo for flexible language learning this school year

by Cindy Blanco Learning
August 6, 2020

Sticking with it: Tips for staying motivated

by Cindy Blanco Learning
June 30, 2020

Camp Duo 2020: Language learning in your own backyard

by Cindy Blanco Learning
June 24, 2020

Finnish: A language to leave you spellbound

by Hope Wilson Learning
June 11, 2020

"Is Duolingo adding more languages?" A peek behind the course-creation curtain

by Jessie Becker, Emily Moline, Hope Wilson, Lisa Bromberg and Myra Awodey Learning
May 26, 2020

Keeping you at the frontier of learning with adaptive lessons

by Conor Walsh, Caitlin Lownes and Cindy Blanco Learning
March 31, 2020

Practicing language comprehension – and resilience – with Duolingo Podcasts

by Laura Macomber Learning
March 19, 2020

Educator and parent guide: Making the most out of staying at home

by Cindy Blanco and Vivian Reidler Learning
February 27, 2020

Goldilocks and the CEFR levels: Which proficiency level is just right?

by Cindy Blanco Learning
February 3, 2020

Improving how Duolingo teaches Chinese—and other languages!

by Celena Chen Learning
January 31, 2020

Doing our homework: Checking in on how well we're teaching

by Joseph Rollinson and Xiangying Jiang Learning
December 19, 2019

Who has the best words? A linguistic analysis of the Democratic debates

by Maggie Hewitt Learning
December 11, 2019

How we’ve improved the Duolingo learning experience this year (and a sneak peek toward 2020!)

by Bozena Pajak and Karin Tsai Learning
November 27, 2019

Scottish Gaelic: Scotland in full colour

by Ciaran Iòsaph MacAonghais Learning
August 28, 2019

Latin: Alive and ready to be learned

by Hope Wilson Learning
June 26, 2019

What makes Arabic hard (and why that shouldn’t stop you from learning it)

by Hope Wilson Learning
April 3, 2019

How are Duolingo courses evolving?

by Bozena Pajak Learning
December 19, 2018

Introducing Tips

by Chris Learning
November 20, 2018

What’s the best way to learn with Duolingo?

by Cindy Blanco and Bozena Pajak Learning
September 14, 2018

Partial credit: improvements to Duolingo's placement test

by Logan Weber Learning
August 10, 2018

How does Duolingo measure learning?

by Lavanya Aprameya Learning
July 11, 2018

Crown Levels: A royal redesign

by Joseph Rollinson Learning
October 12, 2017

The United States of Languages: An analysis of Duolingo usage state-by-state

by Michaela Kron Learning

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