The free, fun, and effective way to learn a language!
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Learning with Duolingo is fun, and research shows that it works! With quick, bite-sized lessons, you'll earn points and unlock new levels while gaining real-world communication skills.
Why are you learning a language?
Get ready for your next adventure
Whether you're ordering a croissant in Paris or asking for directions in Tokyo, Duolingo teaches you practical phrases for real-life travel situations.
- Learn how to order food & drinks
- Navigate airports and hotels easily
- Connect with locals in their native tongue
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Boost your career opportunities
Bilingual professionals earn more and have access to a global job market. Add a new language to your resume and stand out to employers.
Ace your language classes
Use Duolingo alongside your school curriculum to get extra practice in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
Keep your mind sharp
Learning a language is like taking your brain to the gym. It improves memory, enhances problem-solving skills, and keeps you mentally active.
stay motivated
We make it easy to form a habit of language learning, with game-like features, fun challenges, and reminders from our friendly mascot, Duo the owl.
backed by science
We use a combination of research-backed teaching methods and delightful content to create courses that effectively teach reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills!
personalized learning
Combining the best of AI and language science, lessons are tailored to help you learn at just the right level and pace.
learn anytime, anywhere
Make your breaks and commutes more productive with our iPhone and Android apps. Download them and see why Apple and Google gave us their highest accolades.
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Learn About ABCIs Duolingo right for you?
Pros
- 100% Free to learn 40+ languages.
- Highly gamified, making it incredibly addictive and motivating.
- Bite-sized lessons are perfect for busy schedules (5-10 mins a day).
Cons
- Heart system limits mistakes on the free tier (Requires watching ads).
- Not a complete replacement for conversational immersion.
Choose your learning path
Learn for free forever, or power up with Super Duolingo.
Duolingo
Forever
- Access all courses
- Bite-sized lessons
- Contains Ads
- Limited Hearts
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/ month (billed annually)
- Unlimited Hearts
- No Ads
- Personalized Practice
- Unlimited Legendary attempts
Loved by over 300 million learners
"I never thought I could learn a language online, but Duolingo makes it so fun. I'm currently on a 450-day streak in Spanish and I was actually able to hold conversations on my trip to Mexico!"
"Super Duolingo is worth every penny. Removing the ads and having unlimited hearts lets me binge-learn French for an hour straight without interruptions."
"The gamification works. I hate studying, but climbing the Diamond League leaderboard actually made me want to practice German every single day."
