Duolingo , Language learning game in 42 languages Language learning game in 42 languages
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Description: Duolingo is a language-learning platform that offers interactive lessons and exercises in 42 languages. Users can access Duolingo through its website or mobile app and choose their target language to begin learning through a series of exercises, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing tasks. Duolingo guides users through a learning pathway with steps that build on one another. Once one step is finished, users are allowed to move to the next one, but from time to time, they have to refresh their knowledge by retaking a quicker version of previous steps. The app is designed in a way that offers incentives for users to learn daily. It covers a wide range of linguistic skills, including vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and comprehension. Duolingo was developed by Luis von Ahn and Severin Hacker. It is free to use, although it offers a premium subscription option for additional features. Users are required to sign up for an account to track their progress and access personalised learning content.
Evaluation: Duolingo can be a very useful tool to complement language learning by encouraging users to practise their target language every day, even if for a short period. It embraces a gamified learning approach, which includes rewards, progress tracking, and social features that motivate users to continue learning. Nevertheless, this can also be demotivating for users who once fall off the track. The method of learning by repetition and deduction it is based upon can be quite effective, at least to a certain level. Its interface is very intuitive and user-friendly. Basic IT skills required for use.
Cost: Free with registration
Type Of Interaction:
Individual work,
Skills:
Listening,
Vocabulary,
Grammar,
Content:
Website/other users supply,
Usability and tech notes ▼
Time efficiency Time needed to learn how to use a tool and its time-saving potential: High
Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to: Several languages, among which English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Greek, Brazilian Portuguese, Romanian, Polish, Hindi, Ukrainian, Russian, Korean, Hungarian, Turkish, Czech, Thai, Chinese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Indonesian, Vietnamese, or Dutch.
Respect for privacy What data does the tool collect and why? What security measures are there? GDPR compliant? : Medium. Duolingo collects and collects information necessary to process purchases, provide customer support, and optimise the site. Duolingo might share personally identifiable information with third parties if “reasonably necessary to offer the Service” but it does not sell it. The policy mentions the use of cookies but does not provide extensive details on security measures. Duolingo mentions lawful bases for processing personal information under GDPR, to which it complies. See more here..
Saving work for future use Can work be saved for future use?: Yes
Any other relevant information:
- Installation required?: Yes as an app, not in the browser version.
- Compatibility/ Operating System: iOS, Android; operating systems for computers.