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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!
What makes Arabic hard (and why that shouldn’t stop you from learning it)
Arabic is challenging, but it opens a rich world of culture and connection!
25+ ways to say “goodbye” in English
It’s hard to say goodbye… but it’s easier when you have the right words for it!
Go further with Duolingo: Our top courses now teach advanced content
See where our nine newly-expanded courses can take you!
7 global hotspots for chess superfans
Ready to make some moves—off the chess board? 🌍
Practice hack: Change your phone’s language and level up your learning
This simple switch is a great way to improve your language skills!
Spot the difference: Japanese loanwords with a twist
Make sure to take a closer look at these words! 🔍
Seeing the future: frontend prediction in Duolingo’s mobile app
Learn how we use frontend prediction to reduce latency and support offline use.
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!
What makes Arabic hard (and why that shouldn’t stop you from learning it)
Arabic is challenging, but it opens a rich world of culture and connection!
25+ ways to say “goodbye” in English
It’s hard to say goodbye… but it’s easier when you have the right words for it!
Go further with Duolingo: Our top courses now teach advanced content
See where our nine newly-expanded courses can take you!
7 global hotspots for chess superfans
Ready to make some moves—off the chess board? 🌍
Practice hack: Change your phone’s language and level up your learning
This simple switch is a great way to improve your language skills!
Spot the difference: Japanese loanwords with a twist
Make sure to take a closer look at these words! 🔍
Seeing the future: frontend prediction in Duolingo’s mobile app
Learn how we use frontend prediction to reduce latency and support offline use.
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!
What makes Arabic hard (and why that shouldn’t stop you from learning it)
Arabic is challenging, but it opens a rich world of culture and connection!
25+ ways to say “goodbye” in English
It’s hard to say goodbye… but it’s easier when you have the right words for it!
Go further with Duolingo: Our top courses now teach advanced content
See where our nine newly-expanded courses can take you!
7 global hotspots for chess superfans
Ready to make some moves—off the chess board? 🌍
Practice hack: Change your phone’s language and level up your learning
This simple switch is a great way to improve your language skills!
Spot the difference: Japanese loanwords with a twist
Make sure to take a closer look at these words! 🔍
Seeing the future: frontend prediction in Duolingo’s mobile app
Learn how we use frontend prediction to reduce latency and support offline use.