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Cognates in Spanish and how to learn from them
Cognates are a great tool for boosting your Spanish vocabulary!
How to add a new course on Duolingo
Why limit yourself to just one?
Sticking with it: tips for staying motivated
The hardest part of learning a language is sticking with it. Here’s how!
What is an Elo rating in chess?
Learn how *you* measure up to other chess players!
How I used Duolingo to find my family in Poland
Duolingo and a fumbled sausage reunited these two long-lost families.
What are the most common mistakes French learners make?
These errors might look familiar to you 👀 But pas de problème—here’s what to know!
Dear Duolingo: What is “vosotros” and when do I use it?
Here’s how to use “vosotros” and the story of how it ended up in one country only!
What are the point values of chess pieces?
Learn what chess pieces are worth—and why it’s not that simple.
The ultimate guide to the queen chess piece
Meet the queen: the chess piece that can do it all!
The ultimate guide to the bishop chess piece
Learn what it looks like, how it moves, and what its strengths are.
The ultimate guide to the king chess piece
Learn what it looks like, how it moves, and why it decides the outcome of the game.
Chess piece names, moves, and more: the ultimate guide
Get familiar with pawns, knights, bishops, rooks, the queen, and the king!
The ultimate guide to the knight chess piece
The knight is the trickiest (and sneakiest) piece on the board.
The ultimate guide to the rook chess piece
Learn what it is, how it moves, and how to use it strategically.
The ultimate guide to the pawn chess piece
Learn their moves, what makes them special, and how to use them strategically.
Triage, ship, debug—all from Slack
What happens when you connect an AI to 200+ tools and put it in Slack?
Why you should learn German and how to get started
German ranks among the most studied languages around the world—here’s why!
Why you should learn French and how to get started
Hundreds of millions of speakers can’t be wrong!
Dear Duolingo: Can you learn multiple languages at once?
One language or many? Find the best way to learn for you.
5 slang expressions to use in your next chess match
Stop *kibitzing* long enough to learn these chess terms!
What are possessive pronouns in English, and when do you use them?
Don’t be *possessive*—these possessive pronoun tips in English are for everyone!
How to use possessive adjectives in English
This post will be *your* new favorite—it’s all about how to use possessive adjectives!
Tips for learning personal pronouns in English
Personal pronouns are everywhere in English. Here’s all you need to know to use them!
English subject pronouns and how to use them
Subject pronouns have main character energy 💅 Here’s how they work in English!
How to use object pronouns in English
These simple rules will turn object pronouns into the *object* of your affection!
How do you use reflexive pronouns in English?
Don’t let *yourself* be overwhelmed by reflexive pronouns! Use these tips to practice.
How Duolingo teaches listening skills
Learn how to get the most out of Duolingo’s listening exercises!
Como arrumar o tabuleiro de xadrez: um guia para iniciantes
Sem arrumar o tabuleiro, nĂŁo tem como dar xeque-mate.
How to actually say “you” in Japanese
Learn the different ways Japanese speakers address somebody directly.
Dear Duolingo: How can I learn Chinese tones?
If tones in Chinese have left you discouraged, this guide is for you!
Cognates in Spanish and how to learn from them
Cognates are a great tool for boosting your Spanish vocabulary!
How to add a new course on Duolingo
Why limit yourself to just one?
Sticking with it: tips for staying motivated
The hardest part of learning a language is sticking with it. Here’s how!
What is an Elo rating in chess?
Learn how *you* measure up to other chess players!
How I used Duolingo to find my family in Poland
Duolingo and a fumbled sausage reunited these two long-lost families.
What are the most common mistakes French learners make?
These errors might look familiar to you 👀 But pas de problème—here’s what to know!
Dear Duolingo: What is “vosotros” and when do I use it?
Here’s how to use “vosotros” and the story of how it ended up in one country only!
What are the point values of chess pieces?
Learn what chess pieces are worth—and why it’s not that simple.
The ultimate guide to the queen chess piece
Meet the queen: the chess piece that can do it all!
The ultimate guide to the bishop chess piece
Learn what it looks like, how it moves, and what its strengths are.
The ultimate guide to the king chess piece
Learn what it looks like, how it moves, and why it decides the outcome of the game.
Chess piece names, moves, and more: the ultimate guide
Get familiar with pawns, knights, bishops, rooks, the queen, and the king!
The ultimate guide to the knight chess piece
The knight is the trickiest (and sneakiest) piece on the board.
The ultimate guide to the rook chess piece
Learn what it is, how it moves, and how to use it strategically.
The ultimate guide to the pawn chess piece
Learn their moves, what makes them special, and how to use them strategically.
Triage, ship, debug—all from Slack
What happens when you connect an AI to 200+ tools and put it in Slack?
Why you should learn German and how to get started
German ranks among the most studied languages around the world—here’s why!
Why you should learn French and how to get started
Hundreds of millions of speakers can’t be wrong!
Dear Duolingo: Can you learn multiple languages at once?
One language or many? Find the best way to learn for you.
5 slang expressions to use in your next chess match
Stop *kibitzing* long enough to learn these chess terms!
What are possessive pronouns in English, and when do you use them?
Don’t be *possessive*—these possessive pronoun tips in English are for everyone!
How to use possessive adjectives in English
This post will be *your* new favorite—it’s all about how to use possessive adjectives!
Tips for learning personal pronouns in English
Personal pronouns are everywhere in English. Here’s all you need to know to use them!
English subject pronouns and how to use them
Subject pronouns have main character energy 💅 Here’s how they work in English!
How to use object pronouns in English
These simple rules will turn object pronouns into the *object* of your affection!
How do you use reflexive pronouns in English?
Don’t let *yourself* be overwhelmed by reflexive pronouns! Use these tips to practice.
How Duolingo teaches listening skills
Learn how to get the most out of Duolingo’s listening exercises!
Como arrumar o tabuleiro de xadrez: um guia para iniciantes
Sem arrumar o tabuleiro, nĂŁo tem como dar xeque-mate.
How to actually say “you” in Japanese
Learn the different ways Japanese speakers address somebody directly.
Dear Duolingo: How can I learn Chinese tones?
If tones in Chinese have left you discouraged, this guide is for you!
Cognates in Spanish and how to learn from them
Cognates are a great tool for boosting your Spanish vocabulary!
How to add a new course on Duolingo
Why limit yourself to just one?
Sticking with it: tips for staying motivated
The hardest part of learning a language is sticking with it. Here’s how!
What is an Elo rating in chess?
Learn how *you* measure up to other chess players!
How I used Duolingo to find my family in Poland
Duolingo and a fumbled sausage reunited these two long-lost families.
What are the most common mistakes French learners make?
These errors might look familiar to you 👀 But pas de problème—here’s what to know!
Dear Duolingo: What is “vosotros” and when do I use it?
Here’s how to use “vosotros” and the story of how it ended up in one country only!
What are the point values of chess pieces?
Learn what chess pieces are worth—and why it’s not that simple.
The ultimate guide to the queen chess piece
Meet the queen: the chess piece that can do it all!
The ultimate guide to the bishop chess piece
Learn what it looks like, how it moves, and what its strengths are.
The ultimate guide to the king chess piece
Learn what it looks like, how it moves, and why it decides the outcome of the game.
Chess piece names, moves, and more: the ultimate guide
Get familiar with pawns, knights, bishops, rooks, the queen, and the king!
The ultimate guide to the knight chess piece
The knight is the trickiest (and sneakiest) piece on the board.
The ultimate guide to the rook chess piece
Learn what it is, how it moves, and how to use it strategically.
The ultimate guide to the pawn chess piece
Learn their moves, what makes them special, and how to use them strategically.
Triage, ship, debug—all from Slack
What happens when you connect an AI to 200+ tools and put it in Slack?
Why you should learn German and how to get started
German ranks among the most studied languages around the world—here’s why!
Why you should learn French and how to get started
Hundreds of millions of speakers can’t be wrong!
Dear Duolingo: Can you learn multiple languages at once?
One language or many? Find the best way to learn for you.
5 slang expressions to use in your next chess match
Stop *kibitzing* long enough to learn these chess terms!
What are possessive pronouns in English, and when do you use them?
Don’t be *possessive*—these possessive pronoun tips in English are for everyone!
How to use possessive adjectives in English
This post will be *your* new favorite—it’s all about how to use possessive adjectives!
Tips for learning personal pronouns in English
Personal pronouns are everywhere in English. Here’s all you need to know to use them!
English subject pronouns and how to use them
Subject pronouns have main character energy 💅 Here’s how they work in English!
How to use object pronouns in English
These simple rules will turn object pronouns into the *object* of your affection!
How do you use reflexive pronouns in English?
Don’t let *yourself* be overwhelmed by reflexive pronouns! Use these tips to practice.
How Duolingo teaches listening skills
Learn how to get the most out of Duolingo’s listening exercises!
Como arrumar o tabuleiro de xadrez: um guia para iniciantes
Sem arrumar o tabuleiro, nĂŁo tem como dar xeque-mate.
How to actually say “you” in Japanese
Learn the different ways Japanese speakers address somebody directly.
Dear Duolingo: How can I learn Chinese tones?
If tones in Chinese have left you discouraged, this guide is for you!