Overview

Duolingo is a popular language-learning platform that uses gamification to make learning engaging and addictive. It offers courses in numerous languages through a website and mobile app.

Role in this knowledge base

Mentioned as a popular but less efficient language learning app for travelers, as it focuses heavily on reading and writing over conversational skills.

Key facts

  • After studying Portuguese daily for over a month, the user only knew phrases like ‘The cat is under the table’.

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