Learning new lingo? Duolingo makes practising a language feel less like studying and more like playing. Here are five tips to make the most of the app’s gamified approach.
Embark on a quest
A little accountability can be just the thing to push your learning to the next level. Join the weekly Friends Quest and you and your partner can earn a special reward by completing a shared goal: a Friends Quest Boost that earns you both double XP. It’s a win-win!
Earn special badges
Not all badges are created equal. Certain ones can only be acquired by practising at odd times. See what happens when you start your day with Duo or complete a late-night lesson.
Duo-fy your profile persona
Love Duolingo’s wacky characters like Lily, Bea and Falstaff? Set one as your avatar – then customise it with colourful glasses, hip headwear, avatar suits, silly expressions and rainbow googly eyes. To get started, head to your profile.
Tune in to DuoRadio
Sharpen your listening comprehension with DuoRadio. Hosted by Duolingo characters, these bite-size, podcast-style audio stories emphasise casual dialogue to tune your ear to the rhythms of a language. A few quick questions at the end of each episode lock in what you learned.
Test your speed
Have three stars appeared on your learning path? Tap them to launch a Side Quest. These rapid-fire challenges test your vocabulary and recall against the clock.