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How to use English adverbs of frequency
Do you know how often you'll use these adverbs? *Often!*
30 English adverbs of manner and how to use them
Wait… Adverbs of what? Let's unpack *how* things are really done.
The 7 most common types of English adverbs
Adverbs are *everywhere* in English. Here’s what you need to know about them.
Dear Duolingo: How does a word’s meaning change over time?
All words have a history—but some have a more colorful past than others!
6 memorable incidents in chess history
Chess is serious business… until someone brings flavored yogurt.
3 vital Japanese phrases for social harmony
What do Japanese speakers *actually* mean when they use these expressions?
3 tips to improve your opening moves in chess
Your pieces are napping. Your king’s exposed. Let’s fix that!
Dear Duolingo: How can I learn to understand a dialect?
Are dialects holding you back? Here’s how to learn, listen, and join the conversation.
14 business English idioms, explained
Let's have a little *sync* about business English—here are the most important phrases!
5 unique words that reveal Japanese culture
Ever felt something you couldn’t name? Japanese might have a word for it.
What I learned in my first year as an engineering director at Duolingo
So was it worth it to move from San Francisco to Pittsburgh? Yes!
How to use “‑ito” and “‑ita”: Your guide to Spanish diminutives
When does *café* become *cafecito*? Learn the secrets behind Spanish’s cutest suffix!
Duolingo's Community Arts Program
Here's how we support artists and our neighborhood in Pittsburgh!
Dear Duolingo: How can I improve my new language through immersion?
Ready to learn in an immersion setting? Not until you’ve read these tips!
The calendar in English: days, months, years, and more
Do you know what *day* it is? Today’s the day to learn English calendar vocabulary!
Your guide to the German alphabet
ABCDEFG, learning the German alphabet is key (to understanding the language).
The sweetest, silliest, and most surprising pet names in English
Show them how much you care by choosing an English pet name for your *sweetheart*!
How to use -ed and -ing adjectives in English
Learning English? You'll be *interested* in this *interesting* post about adjectives!
Dear Duolingo: Could I invent an easier language?
Are you sick of learning irregular forms in your new language? You’re not alone!
What is the difference between “do” and “make” in English?
Don’t let these similar verbs *make* you crazy—here’s how to remember the difference!
The most common English color words and how to use them
Make your English more colorful with these color words!
60+ English words for family members
From moms to cousins to in-laws, meet the English words for your family tree!
What Every Engineer Should Know About FinOps
At Duolingo, cutting costs doesn’t mean cutting corners.
30+ common French phrases for your trip to France
A little bit of French goes a long way 🇫🇷 Use these phrases on your trip to France!
Dear Duolingo: Why do we have capital letters?
Uppercase or lowercase? Turns out, that choice has a long, twisty history.
When it comes to language, who decides what’s “correct”?
How do we know what’s good or bad in a language? Who decides the rules?
How to use English adverbs of frequency
Do you know how often you'll use these adverbs? *Often!*
30 English adverbs of manner and how to use them
Wait… Adverbs of what? Let's unpack *how* things are really done.
The 7 most common types of English adverbs
Adverbs are *everywhere* in English. Here’s what you need to know about them.
Dear Duolingo: How does a word’s meaning change over time?
All words have a history—but some have a more colorful past than others!
6 memorable incidents in chess history
Chess is serious business… until someone brings flavored yogurt.
3 vital Japanese phrases for social harmony
What do Japanese speakers *actually* mean when they use these expressions?
3 tips to improve your opening moves in chess
Your pieces are napping. Your king’s exposed. Let’s fix that!
Dear Duolingo: How can I learn to understand a dialect?
Are dialects holding you back? Here’s how to learn, listen, and join the conversation.
14 business English idioms, explained
Let's have a little *sync* about business English—here are the most important phrases!
5 unique words that reveal Japanese culture
Ever felt something you couldn’t name? Japanese might have a word for it.
What I learned in my first year as an engineering director at Duolingo
So was it worth it to move from San Francisco to Pittsburgh? Yes!
How to use “‑ito” and “‑ita”: Your guide to Spanish diminutives
When does *café* become *cafecito*? Learn the secrets behind Spanish’s cutest suffix!
Duolingo's Community Arts Program
Here's how we support artists and our neighborhood in Pittsburgh!
Dear Duolingo: How can I improve my new language through immersion?
Ready to learn in an immersion setting? Not until you’ve read these tips!
The calendar in English: days, months, years, and more
Do you know what *day* it is? Today’s the day to learn English calendar vocabulary!
Your guide to the German alphabet
ABCDEFG, learning the German alphabet is key (to understanding the language).
The sweetest, silliest, and most surprising pet names in English
Show them how much you care by choosing an English pet name for your *sweetheart*!
How to use -ed and -ing adjectives in English
Learning English? You'll be *interested* in this *interesting* post about adjectives!
Dear Duolingo: Could I invent an easier language?
Are you sick of learning irregular forms in your new language? You’re not alone!
What is the difference between “do” and “make” in English?
Don’t let these similar verbs *make* you crazy—here’s how to remember the difference!
The most common English color words and how to use them
Make your English more colorful with these color words!
60+ English words for family members
From moms to cousins to in-laws, meet the English words for your family tree!
What Every Engineer Should Know About FinOps
At Duolingo, cutting costs doesn’t mean cutting corners.
30+ common French phrases for your trip to France
A little bit of French goes a long way 🇫🇷 Use these phrases on your trip to France!
Dear Duolingo: Why do we have capital letters?
Uppercase or lowercase? Turns out, that choice has a long, twisty history.
When it comes to language, who decides what’s “correct”?
How do we know what’s good or bad in a language? Who decides the rules?
How to use English adverbs of frequency
Do you know how often you'll use these adverbs? *Often!*
30 English adverbs of manner and how to use them
Wait… Adverbs of what? Let's unpack *how* things are really done.
The 7 most common types of English adverbs
Adverbs are *everywhere* in English. Here’s what you need to know about them.
Dear Duolingo: How does a word’s meaning change over time?
All words have a history—but some have a more colorful past than others!
6 memorable incidents in chess history
Chess is serious business… until someone brings flavored yogurt.
3 vital Japanese phrases for social harmony
What do Japanese speakers *actually* mean when they use these expressions?
3 tips to improve your opening moves in chess
Your pieces are napping. Your king’s exposed. Let’s fix that!
Dear Duolingo: How can I learn to understand a dialect?
Are dialects holding you back? Here’s how to learn, listen, and join the conversation.
14 business English idioms, explained
Let's have a little *sync* about business English—here are the most important phrases!
5 unique words that reveal Japanese culture
Ever felt something you couldn’t name? Japanese might have a word for it.
What I learned in my first year as an engineering director at Duolingo
So was it worth it to move from San Francisco to Pittsburgh? Yes!
How to use “‑ito” and “‑ita”: Your guide to Spanish diminutives
When does *café* become *cafecito*? Learn the secrets behind Spanish’s cutest suffix!
Duolingo's Community Arts Program
Here's how we support artists and our neighborhood in Pittsburgh!
Dear Duolingo: How can I improve my new language through immersion?
Ready to learn in an immersion setting? Not until you’ve read these tips!
The calendar in English: days, months, years, and more
Do you know what *day* it is? Today’s the day to learn English calendar vocabulary!
Your guide to the German alphabet
ABCDEFG, learning the German alphabet is key (to understanding the language).
The sweetest, silliest, and most surprising pet names in English
Show them how much you care by choosing an English pet name for your *sweetheart*!
How to use -ed and -ing adjectives in English
Learning English? You'll be *interested* in this *interesting* post about adjectives!
Dear Duolingo: Could I invent an easier language?
Are you sick of learning irregular forms in your new language? You’re not alone!
What is the difference between “do” and “make” in English?
Don’t let these similar verbs *make* you crazy—here’s how to remember the difference!
The most common English color words and how to use them
Make your English more colorful with these color words!
60+ English words for family members
From moms to cousins to in-laws, meet the English words for your family tree!
What Every Engineer Should Know About FinOps
At Duolingo, cutting costs doesn’t mean cutting corners.
30+ common French phrases for your trip to France
A little bit of French goes a long way 🇫🇷 Use these phrases on your trip to France!
Dear Duolingo: Why do we have capital letters?
Uppercase or lowercase? Turns out, that choice has a long, twisty history.
When it comes to language, who decides what’s “correct”?
How do we know what’s good or bad in a language? Who decides the rules?