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Last updated April 2nd, 2026

# Page 3 - Reviews of Duolingo

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MD

Myriam D.  
Apprentissage  
Primary/Secondary Education  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Juste bon pour commencer un apprentissage"

June 1, 2025

3.0

Je suis déçue, sans doute pour avoir utilisé le logiciel gratuitement. Pourquoi avoir obligé de participer à la ligue ?

Pros

Ludique et amusant au début Possibilité d'apprendre plusieurs langues. Pour moi italien, français et espagnol

Cons

Alors que jetais en division diamant, je rétrograde car les critères de sélection m'empêchent de terminer. Grammaire déficiente en français et obligation de pratiquer chaque jour des exercices répétitifs. J'avais atteint la fin du cours en italien et en espagnol dans l'ancienne version.

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NB

Nathan B.  
HR Advisor  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "a beginners review"

June 9, 2025

5.0

Overall, my experience with Duolingo has been positive. It offers a fun, accessible way to build vocabulary and reinforce language basics. The bite-sized lessons and gamified features make it easy to stay motivated and practice daily.

Pros

easy to use, rewards, can share and compare. quick to start, can do learning on the move using the app

Cons

One of the things I like least about Duolingo is its overemphasis on gamification. While the streaks, hearts, and leaderboards can be motivating, they sometimes distract from deep learning.

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LR

Leigh R.  
Accountant  
Accounting  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Pay me, Sign up now, or Ads"

November 14, 2024

3.0

The recent changes in the program are too focused on forcing sign-ups. Very annoying, to be constantly bombarded with ads. Too much WOKE influence, language learning is simply not the place for this!

Pros

Accessiblity, I can do a quick lessons on my phone. Could be a fine app if appropriate changes were made.

Cons

Too much WOKE, not really appropriate for children, some negative characters, rude comments about others, lack of verb tense background, lack of flexibility in responses. Recent change in heart availability for non-subscribers is set up to try to force payments.

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MV

MAYCOLL V.  
COACH ONLINE  
Professional Training & Coaching  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "UNA FORMA FACIL DE APRENDER Y PRACTICAR UN NUEVO IDIOMA"

April 6, 2025

5.0

EN GENERAL SE PUEDE APRENDER MUY BUENAS BASES DE LOS IDIOMAS QUE PRESENTAN EN DUOLINGO Y CUALQUIERA PUEDE HACER DESDE SU CELULAR.

Pros

LA FACILIDAD PARA UTILIZAR LA APLICACION; UNA PERSONA MAYOR O UN INFANTE LA PUEDE UTILIZAR CON CLARIDAD

Cons

A VECES PUEDE TORNARSE UN POCO INTENSO CON LAS NOTIFICACIONES

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LA

Laurette A.  
Responsable  
Animation  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Chantage aux gemmes ! "

June 29, 2025

3.0

J’ai plaisir à y aller mais je me sens vite bloquée et je ne peux pas avancer parce que Duolingo que toujours obtenir de l’argent en plus pour ke laisser avancer il me semble que l’abonnement suffit.

Pros

Le côté ludique les facilités d’apprentissage j’ai bien aimé . J’aimerai pouvoir avancer librement dans le jeu

Cons

Je suis abonnée et je paye 15 CHF cet abonnement et pourtant Duolingo me propose continuellement d’acheter des gemmes . Et comme je ne veux pas il me bloque dans l’apprentissage

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HG

Heldor G.  
Marketing Manager  
Mental Health Care  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Play your Way into Languages"

March 20, 2025

5.0

I love learning languages with duoling on my free time, it is great for keeping my french, italian and Japanese fresh.

Pros

IT's a fun and addictive way to learn new languages

Cons

As a language lover, I think it needs lessons more focused on grammar and not only daily vocabulary, for people who are not familiar with grammar it can be confusing since they don't get an explanation or knowledge how words conjugate.

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Alize B.  
Artist  
Arts and Crafts  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Fun learning experience "

February 21, 2025

4.0

I am happy overall as the app has allowed me to learn new languages.

Pros

The way it makes learning a fun experience instead of something boring and sleep inducing.

Cons

The ads after every lesson are very distracting and feel like they disrupt my focus.

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Samuel A.  
Digital marketing manager  
Logistics and Supply Chain  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Nice language tutor on any device"

March 4, 2025

5.0

Duolingo has made new language very accessible and easy to learn from the beginning, it's use of quiz and playful concepts makes it easy to remember and form sentences, I recommend to new language learners

Pros

It makes language learning as fun as possible and the acceptability of it's certification by some international bodies

Cons

It's not very effective for deep learning of language

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FS

Filippo S.  
Ingegnere di progetto  
Consumer Electronics  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Bella applicazione ma troppo limitante"

February 20, 2026

3.0

Ho usato questa applicazione per quasi un mese, é ben fatta e facile da usare. Costruita molto bene, sembra un gioco. Purtroppo molto limitante, in poco tempo finisci l’energia e non puoi andare avanti se non comprando l’abbonamento.

Pros

Facilissima da utilizzare e molto divertente, sembra quasi di giocare mentre impari una lingua. User experience ben fatta.

Cons

Troppa pubblicità è troppo limitante l’energia giornaliera, fa passare la voglia di usarla. Ti costringono a compare l’abbonamento

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SK

Susan K.  
Employee  
Arts and Crafts  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Eight more paid Super Duolingo months that I cant access "

February 24, 2025

1.0

Frustrating. Only a standard So Sorry response. ZERO LIVE CUSTOMER SERVICE PERSON.if you have a legitimate access issue, kiss that Duolingo bird GOODBYE

Pros

The paid version is so much better than the free version. No ads...no hearts to run thru and then have to wait a day to use it again.

Cons

Lack of Customer Support. It's not bad---- it DOESN'T EXIST. My paid yearly Super Duolingo account was on my phone-- that did a meltdown. I cant access my same paid account on my new phone. Ive contacted Customer Support for the SIXTH TIME in a month. No reply. I am 4 months into my 12 month subscription. I guess I am out of luck.

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JB

Jonathan B.  
HR and Operations Analyst  
Non-Profit Organization Management  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Duolingo for Personal Usage and Development"

December 18, 2025

5.0

My overall experience with Duolingo has been fantastic! I love how you can add friends and pick from so many different languages. I am bummed out that they do not have tagalog though.

Pros

I love how encouraging and user friendly Duolingo is! I downloaded it recently, so I can broaden my language skills and be able to speak with certain employees.

Cons

I do dislike how they try to hard advertise the premium version of it so much. It feels like I get an ad for it almost after every activity.

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DM

Davide M.  
Impiegato  
Renewables & Environment  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Ottima app per migliore le proprie conoscenze linguistiche!"

November 7, 2024

5.0

La mia esperienza con Duolingo la reputo molto positiva, mi ha aiutato a rispolverare il io spagnolo e il mio inglese, si tratta davvero di un app facilmente utilizzabile da tutti e con una bellissima interfaccia

Pros

Mi sono trovato davvero molto bene, ti aiuta ad apprendere nuove lingue, in un modo estremamente divertente ed efficace

Cons

Gli unici punti deboli che ho potuto individuare sono dovuti forse al fatto delle vite limitate, solo nel caso in cu effettui l'upgrade al piano plus puoi averle illimitate, ma comunque dopotutto la capisco anche questa strategia di marketing

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NE

Nicole E.  
Cleaning and Organizing Specialist  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Fun Easy Way to Learn a New Language for the Whole Family "

March 24, 2025

5.0

Duolingo is such a fun easy way to learn a new language. All of us including my kids always have an awesome learning experience with Duo!

Pros

Duolingo app allows for our family to not only learn a new language together but also practice together as we learn each lesson!

Cons

I wish there was an option to save your progress without a paid subscription.

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FR

Filiale R.  
xy  
Computer Networking  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Server Überlastung und Unterbrüche"

September 9, 2025

2.0

Pros

keine

Cons

Der Server ist sehr oft überlastet, dann kann man die angefangenen Uebungen nicht beenden, das führt zu sehr viel Stress

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George P.  
EFL Teacher  
E-Learning  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Not for me. "

November 6, 2025

3.0

I had to delete it because it kept on making my phone freeze. I didn't see the value of buying a subscription and the adds drove my nuts.

Pros

The layout of the exercises. They are easy to follow and help you find and remember the correct answer.

Cons

The constant nagging to compete with and follow others, and others following you. I was looking for tuition, not video games

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FI

Francesca I.  
Operatrice Call Center  
Telecommunications  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "L'app di cui hai bisogno se vuoi imparare una lingua da zero"

October 28, 2024

5.0

Mi trovo molto bene con l'app, faccio una lezione ogni giorno per mantenere lo slancio e mi rendo conto di ricordare molte più cose di quando studiavo ad esempio inglese a scuola perché è un modo divertente e interattivo di imparare e mi piace molto

Pros

Duolingo è un app che uso giornalmente e mi aiuta a ripassare nozioni delle lingue che sto imparando all'università come inglese e russo, l'interfaccia è semplice e intuibile da usare inoltre secondo me è fatta davvero bene. Fin'ora di tutte le app che ho provato per imparare le lingue questa è la migliore.

Cons

L'unico svantaggio di Duolingo è che la versione gratuita non ha le vite illimitate e non ti permette di praticare le speaking skills le quali è possibile allenare solo con la versione a pagamento

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GCS

Gil C S.  
President  
Information Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Effective app for learning a language"

January 31, 2025

5.0

I used it to gain a conversational knowledge of Italian. I quickly progressed from single words to short daily-use phrases. While far from fluent, I noticed I could understand more spoken Italian than before, with some "gaps" filling in simply because I understood more of the context of the conversation

Pros

Spaced repetition and gamifying learning a language

Cons

It tends to be overly-busy in its interface, which can be distracting or even off-putting

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CTAS

Cornelius Tian Andi S.  
Owner  
Farming  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Duolingo Review"

April 14, 2025

5.0

Duolingo was fun and motivating, especially at the beginning.

Pros

There are a lot of languages that I can learn

Cons

What I liked least about Duolingo is that it can get a bit repetitive, especially after a while

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TH

Trevor H.  
Admin  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Top Teacher"

May 16, 2025

5.0

Started learning from day one. Reminds me, but not overly. Keeps track of progress and helps at each step.

Pros

Almost too many things to list. Languages galore, although I will probably only use a couple.

Cons

Not much, actually. Good processes. If anything, I would say it may be a little too easy.

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GL

Gabriel L.  
Professor  
Computer Games  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Duolingo is as good as a face-to-face language course."

October 24, 2024

5.0

My experience was very good, despite having a lot of ads in the app, I thought it was worth investing in my education in other languages ​​and that's why I subscribed to the super version of the app. That way I wouldn't have to watch ads and I would have several other features of the super version.

Pros

I really liked it because using the app I feel like I'm taking a face-to-face language course. All this while paying a much more affordable price than a face-to-face course and without having to leave home.

Cons

In my opinion, the app could have more languages ​​available to learn even if you only know Portuguese. Since this is not yet possible, Brazilians need to learn English first and then learn most of the other languages ​​in the app.

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TM

Tiziana M.  
Libero professionista  
Investment Management  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Matematica cap 27"

March 5, 2025

5.0

Buona, facile, intuitiva ma se dcelgo più lingue mi vostringere a scegliere linglese vome lingua principale

Pros

Il metofo di insegnamento compreso di suggerimenti per poter completare le riposte

Cons

Livello 27 di matematica è pieno di errori do la risposta giusta e mi da errore suggerenfomi quella corretta che è la stessa di quella che ho dato

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LA

LISSETTE A.  
Junior Translator  
Translation and Localization  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### " My experience learning with Duolingo"

January 12, 2025

4.0

Useful, interactive and striking app to learn languages. In my opinion it teaches different languages in a basic level, sometimes the sentences are to standard, it would be better if it has some more “colloquial” teaching.

Pros

Friendly and interactive app for learning multiple languages in a funny way. The more lessons I complete, I can move forward in different divisions competing with other learners and friends.

Cons

I have to collect hearts or lives in order to continue a lesson. Any mistake is a life lost, therefore, once I run out of hearts I have to stop or do other tasks to get more.

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MA

Mia A.  
Recruitment Coordinator  
Telecommunications  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The best language learning tool!"

January 27, 2025

5.0

Very good! Currently trying to learn Spanish, it's easy to comprehend how the app works.

Pros

The best language learning tool out there no doubt. Very easy to use, has a vast variety of languages to choose from.

Cons

Don't like the premium functions have a cost, but I suppose it makes sense for an app so successful.

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Ayleen C.  
Tele operadora  
Import and Export  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Maestro de idiomas"

October 22, 2024

5.0

Duolingo es una buena aplicación para practicar idiomas de manera didáctica y me agrada bastante la práctica por pronunciación.

Pros

Me agrada que tenga recordatorios y diferentes formas de aprender.

Cons

A veces la aplicación se detiene o no reconoce la respuesta correcta, bajando puntos.

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KA

Kimberly A.  
Pharmacist  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Fun way words stick"

May 5, 2025

5.0

Pros

Addings a freshs course are no headache, jumpings from Spanishs to Korean in same morning works fine.

Cons

But notifications explode all day, push me hard to open the app and drown real phone alerts. Extra hearts and stories hide behind a paid wall, offline mode also fails to load lessons now and then.

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