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Practice hack: how to review previous lessons on Duolingo
Get access to all the units you’ve already completed. Here’s how!
120+ countries and nationalities in English
Let English take you on a spin around the globe with nationality vocabulary!
Why is English spelling so tricky?
English is a *mélange* and a *smorgasbord* from lots of different languages!
What is stalemate in chess?
And what does it mean for your next chess match?
How much do you know about Italian?
You might know more Italian than you think!
5 things nobody told me about becoming an engineering leader
A few surprises from one engineering manager’s journey into leadership.
Dear Duolingo: How do I practice my language as an introvert?
Here are 6 tips for building your language skills at your own pace!
English adjectives: how to use them and most common types
Adjectives come in more flavors than you think. This guide breaks them all down!
“This,” “that,” “these,” and “those”: how to use English demonstrative adjectives
Small words, big help! These four adjectives keep your meaning crystal clear.
70+ descriptive adjectives in English
Boring sentences? No way! Descriptive adjectives are the glow-up your English needs.
The hidden word order rules for English adjectives
Want to stack adjectives in English? There’s a rulebook—and we’ve got the cheat sheet.
What are gradable and non-gradable adjectives in English?
English adjectives can be intense—no, really, they’re all about intensity!
80+ most common adjectives in English
Describing things in English? These are the adjectives you’ll use the most!
How we created Chess Game Review: What’s a key moment?
Take a look at how Game Review came to life—there’s a lot more than meets the eye!
30+ common Spanish phrases for your trip to Mexico
A little bit of Spanish goes a long way 🇲🇽 Use these phrases on your trip to Mexico!
Your guide to passé composé in French
Your *passé composé* fears will be a thing of the *past*!
What is checkmate in chess?
It’s the ultimate goal of every chess game!
“Y” vs. “e”: What does “y” mean in Spanish?
We’ll tell you what it means *and* when to use it!
What’s the easiest language to learn?
Here’s what makes a language “easier” for some, and how to choose a language to learn!
Dear Duolingo: Can you learn a language in six months?
Are there shortcuts for learning a language? How long does it really take?
Ser vs. estar: What’s the difference?
In Spanish, both verbs mean “to be.” Here are 2 tricks for knowing when to use them!
Introducing Chess Game Review: Learn from every match
Transform your chess blunders into learning opportunities!
How to use the verb “to be” in English
*To be* confident using the English verb *to be*, you’ll need this handy guide!
Making production-ready agents the default: building Duolingo’s agent platform
See how we made AI agents easy to build, run, and improve in production.
5 insults to know for your next chess match
We hope you don’t need to use any of these!
8 slang words you’ll hear in France
Slang is an important part of a balanced vocabulary!
Como melhorar no xadrez: dicas para todos os nĂveis
Desenvolva as suas táticas no jogo e faça o Óscar ter medo do seu xeque-mate.
What’s the International Phonetic Alphabet, and how do I use it?
The IPA is a fantastic tool for improving your pronunciation!
Dear Duolingo: Why does Japanese have three writing systems?
And when is each system used? Here’s what you need to know about writing in Japanese.
11 chess terms every beginner needs to know
Don’t let these terms trip you up during your next chess match!
Practice hack: how to review previous lessons on Duolingo
Get access to all the units you’ve already completed. Here’s how!
120+ countries and nationalities in English
Let English take you on a spin around the globe with nationality vocabulary!
Why is English spelling so tricky?
English is a *mélange* and a *smorgasbord* from lots of different languages!
What is stalemate in chess?
And what does it mean for your next chess match?
How much do you know about Italian?
You might know more Italian than you think!
5 things nobody told me about becoming an engineering leader
A few surprises from one engineering manager’s journey into leadership.
Dear Duolingo: How do I practice my language as an introvert?
Here are 6 tips for building your language skills at your own pace!
English adjectives: how to use them and most common types
Adjectives come in more flavors than you think. This guide breaks them all down!
“This,” “that,” “these,” and “those”: how to use English demonstrative adjectives
Small words, big help! These four adjectives keep your meaning crystal clear.
70+ descriptive adjectives in English
Boring sentences? No way! Descriptive adjectives are the glow-up your English needs.
The hidden word order rules for English adjectives
Want to stack adjectives in English? There’s a rulebook—and we’ve got the cheat sheet.
What are gradable and non-gradable adjectives in English?
English adjectives can be intense—no, really, they’re all about intensity!
80+ most common adjectives in English
Describing things in English? These are the adjectives you’ll use the most!
How we created Chess Game Review: What’s a key moment?
Take a look at how Game Review came to life—there’s a lot more than meets the eye!
30+ common Spanish phrases for your trip to Mexico
A little bit of Spanish goes a long way 🇲🇽 Use these phrases on your trip to Mexico!
Your guide to passé composé in French
Your *passé composé* fears will be a thing of the *past*!
What is checkmate in chess?
It’s the ultimate goal of every chess game!
“Y” vs. “e”: What does “y” mean in Spanish?
We’ll tell you what it means *and* when to use it!
What’s the easiest language to learn?
Here’s what makes a language “easier” for some, and how to choose a language to learn!
Dear Duolingo: Can you learn a language in six months?
Are there shortcuts for learning a language? How long does it really take?
Ser vs. estar: What’s the difference?
In Spanish, both verbs mean “to be.” Here are 2 tricks for knowing when to use them!
Introducing Chess Game Review: Learn from every match
Transform your chess blunders into learning opportunities!
How to use the verb “to be” in English
*To be* confident using the English verb *to be*, you’ll need this handy guide!
Making production-ready agents the default: building Duolingo’s agent platform
See how we made AI agents easy to build, run, and improve in production.
5 insults to know for your next chess match
We hope you don’t need to use any of these!
8 slang words you’ll hear in France
Slang is an important part of a balanced vocabulary!
Como melhorar no xadrez: dicas para todos os nĂveis
Desenvolva as suas táticas no jogo e faça o Óscar ter medo do seu xeque-mate.
What’s the International Phonetic Alphabet, and how do I use it?
The IPA is a fantastic tool for improving your pronunciation!
Dear Duolingo: Why does Japanese have three writing systems?
And when is each system used? Here’s what you need to know about writing in Japanese.
11 chess terms every beginner needs to know
Don’t let these terms trip you up during your next chess match!
Practice hack: how to review previous lessons on Duolingo
Get access to all the units you’ve already completed. Here’s how!
120+ countries and nationalities in English
Let English take you on a spin around the globe with nationality vocabulary!
Why is English spelling so tricky?
English is a *mélange* and a *smorgasbord* from lots of different languages!
What is stalemate in chess?
And what does it mean for your next chess match?
How much do you know about Italian?
You might know more Italian than you think!
5 things nobody told me about becoming an engineering leader
A few surprises from one engineering manager’s journey into leadership.
Dear Duolingo: How do I practice my language as an introvert?
Here are 6 tips for building your language skills at your own pace!
English adjectives: how to use them and most common types
Adjectives come in more flavors than you think. This guide breaks them all down!
“This,” “that,” “these,” and “those”: how to use English demonstrative adjectives
Small words, big help! These four adjectives keep your meaning crystal clear.
70+ descriptive adjectives in English
Boring sentences? No way! Descriptive adjectives are the glow-up your English needs.
The hidden word order rules for English adjectives
Want to stack adjectives in English? There’s a rulebook—and we’ve got the cheat sheet.
What are gradable and non-gradable adjectives in English?
English adjectives can be intense—no, really, they’re all about intensity!
80+ most common adjectives in English
Describing things in English? These are the adjectives you’ll use the most!
How we created Chess Game Review: What’s a key moment?
Take a look at how Game Review came to life—there’s a lot more than meets the eye!
30+ common Spanish phrases for your trip to Mexico
A little bit of Spanish goes a long way 🇲🇽 Use these phrases on your trip to Mexico!
Your guide to passé composé in French
Your *passé composé* fears will be a thing of the *past*!
What is checkmate in chess?
It’s the ultimate goal of every chess game!
“Y” vs. “e”: What does “y” mean in Spanish?
We’ll tell you what it means *and* when to use it!
What’s the easiest language to learn?
Here’s what makes a language “easier” for some, and how to choose a language to learn!
Dear Duolingo: Can you learn a language in six months?
Are there shortcuts for learning a language? How long does it really take?
Ser vs. estar: What’s the difference?
In Spanish, both verbs mean “to be.” Here are 2 tricks for knowing when to use them!
Introducing Chess Game Review: Learn from every match
Transform your chess blunders into learning opportunities!
How to use the verb “to be” in English
*To be* confident using the English verb *to be*, you’ll need this handy guide!
Making production-ready agents the default: building Duolingo’s agent platform
See how we made AI agents easy to build, run, and improve in production.
5 insults to know for your next chess match
We hope you don’t need to use any of these!
8 slang words you’ll hear in France
Slang is an important part of a balanced vocabulary!
Como melhorar no xadrez: dicas para todos os nĂveis
Desenvolva as suas táticas no jogo e faça o Óscar ter medo do seu xeque-mate.
What’s the International Phonetic Alphabet, and how do I use it?
The IPA is a fantastic tool for improving your pronunciation!
Dear Duolingo: Why does Japanese have three writing systems?
And when is each system used? Here’s what you need to know about writing in Japanese.
11 chess terms every beginner needs to know
Don’t let these terms trip you up during your next chess match!