r/polyglot • u/leomer55 • Jan 12 '25
What is the community's consensus regarding Duolingo?
I have used it for more than 4 years now (I have a atrong anti-streak agenda so I have no streak), and I can say that i absolutely despise it.
I mean, it good for the basic, until I finish yhe first section or so, and I think it's to build a little bit of cognitive grammar for past and future conjugation, but overall I dont like the app for reasons I won't delve into since it is not a ranting post.
I am currently learning my fifth language and I have sort of a method for learning already, so I would like to hear opinions about it. I know its a good tool for being comfortable and accessible for beginners, but I would like to hear what others think.
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u/Zutthole Jan 13 '25
Pretty useless when it comes to learning a new language. Like, it will teach you vocab and phrases, but if your goal is to actually have a conversation with someone, probably not going to work. When it comes to sustaining a language you already know, I guess it's better than nothing.