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Why Duolingo Remains a Top Choice for Casual Language Learners

by Duolingo

4.7
IOSEducation
If you're looking for a structured yet engaging way to pick up a new language, Duolingo delivers bite-sized lessons that fit into any schedule. Perfect for building vocabulary and basic grammar through gamified exercises. Just keep in mind it works best as a supplement rather than a full fluency solution.

My Full Experience

I’ve been using Duolingo for Spanish and Japanese on my commute, and it’s honestly one of the few apps that makes daily practice feel less like a chore. The streak system and lighthearted challenges keep me coming back—even on busy days. The listening and speaking exercises are decent for pronunciation, though I’ve noticed it’s weaker on teaching conversational nuance. Where it really shines is helping you build a foundation; the repetition and gradual difficulty curve make new words stick. That said, heavy ads and some paywalled features (like unlimited mistakes) can frustrate. It won’t make you fluent alone, but paired with conversation practice or other resources, it’s a solid starting point. Also, the recent addition of music and chess offers nice mental breaks between lessons.

Key Features

  • Daily streaks and reminders to keep you consistent
  • Wide language selection including less common options
  • Audio exercises and speaking practice built-in

Why Users Love It

Gamified learning that doesn’t feel like studying
Flexible lesson lengths perfect for short sessions

Perfect for: Ideal for beginners or casual learners who want to build basics without overwhelm.

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📊Ranking History

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Current Rank

#2

Best Rank

#1

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Average Rank

#14

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30-day average

User Reviews

GermanChucklenut
Sep 5, 2025

I am new to German and wanted to learn it. This app is the perfect place to do it it is very helpful and you can go at your own pace. You can also do the Duolingo max its 7 days free and you don’t have to worry about having to cancel it because it gives you a notice 2 days before. So I’m rating it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great I love the app I am new to German and wanted to learn it. This app is the perfect place to do it it is very helpful and you can go at your own pace. You can also do the Duolingo max its 7 days free and you don’t have to worry about having to cancel it because it gives you a notice 2 days before. So I’m rating it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Parkerkate Katie
Sep 5, 2025

It is so fun and just amazing🤩 like I have only been learning Spanish for 2 days and I feel like a pro. You can also choose from different languages like French, Spanish, and so much more. I love how the adds are made by them and are super short. If you want to learn language like a month out from a trip or something like that it is so good🥳 So if your question is should I get this it is an absolute yes. Amazing It is so fun and just amazing🤩 like I have only been learning Spanish for 2 days and I feel like a pro. You can also choose from different languages like French, Spanish, and so much more. I love how the adds are made by them and are super short. If you want to learn language like a month out from a trip or something like that it is so good🥳 So if your question is should I get this it is an absolute yes.

TayyXR100
Sep 5, 2025

It really helped me learn Spanish and am averaging a 95 on my lessons now! My experience It really helped me learn Spanish and am averaging a 95 on my lessons now!

Harmony Kobchenko
Sep 5, 2025

So first downloaded this app as a joke because you know the whole “Duolingo is gonna kidnap you” or “did you do your duo lesson?” Thing. So when I downloaded it it was like playing a video game for some reason. It’s great and there’s characters that just makes it way more fun, interesting, and kinda funny. Though there’s a lot of adds for super Duolingo. At first I was like “ok cool super Duolingo” but it Appears in every lesson. Anyways the app is SO good and it has everything including math, music, AND chess perfect chefs kiss bruh. So byee 100% recommend THIS APP IS SO GOOD OMGG So first downloaded this app as a joke because you know the whole “Duolingo is gonna kidnap you” or “did you do your duo lesson?” Thing. So when I downloaded it it was like playing a video game for some reason. It’s great and there’s characters that just makes it way more fun, interesting, and kinda funny. Though there’s a lot of adds for super Duolingo. At first I was like “ok cool super Duolingo” but itAppears in every lesson. Anyways the app is SO good and it has everything including math, music, AND chess perfect chefs kiss bruh.So byee 100% recommend

The amazing lens!
Sep 5, 2025

Really good like really good it helped me so much and still is Good… Really good like really good it helped me so much and still is

App Details

Developer

Duolingo

Platform

ios

Rating

4.7

Last Updated

9/6/2025