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Can You Learn a New Language With Duolingo?
Just about everyone I know has “learning a new language” on their bucket list. Especially being an American, I feel a bit uncultured that I have not taken the time to learn another language. Most Europeans I meet speak several languages, including English, which they usually speak better than me. I’d love to be able to meet people from other countries and converse with them because it means I’m not just an ignorant American who expects everything is catered to me everywhere I go. I want to be challenged, I want to be the man of the world.
In seeking ways to learn a language, there is no shortage of offerings that will gladly take your money, including a multitude of new apps. These apps became increasingly popular due to the pandemic, where people were stuck inside, feeling disconnected, and bought into the dream that’d they come out of quarantine bilingual.
I have tried several apps but my favorite has to be Duolingo. Like anything else, there are upsides and downsides but overall it has been the best experience. I will break down the components below and provide reasons why you may want to give it a try.
