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Computers vs. humans: Who wins in chess?

From hidden humans to supercomputers, here’s how chess engines took over.

Duolingo Blog 7 months ago

Politicians and professors are learning languages—and here’s why

They came for the XP—and stayed for the connection, confidence, and fun.

Duolingo Blog 7 months ago

Research report: Video Call with Falstaff improves beginners’ conversation skills

New to speaking? Video Call with Falstaff helps beginners find their voice!

Duolingo Blog 7 months ago

How I spent my 2-month paid sabbatical

Inside Duolingo’s tech culture and 2-month paid sabbatical benefit.

Duolingo Blog 7 months ago

What you can do with a Duolingo Score of 60

What’s a Score of 60? Basically, your passport to real conversations.

Duolingo Blog 7 months ago

New mini-units make intermediate learning more engaging and effective

Bite-sized learning has never felt more satisfying!

Duolingo Blog 7 months ago

Dear Duolingo: Why do some languages have gender?

Why are nouns classified as “male” and “female” in some languages? Here’s the answer!

Duolingo Blog 7 months ago

All about English questions

Here’s a helpful guide to forming (almost) every English question.

Duolingo Blog 7 months ago

How to form yes or no questions in English

Do you know how to form yes/no questions in English? Either way, this post is for you!

Duolingo Blog 7 months ago

What are tag questions and how do you use them?

There’s a lot to know when it comes to English tag questions, *isn’t there?*

Duolingo Blog 7 months ago

What are the rules for “wh” questions in English?

Who, what, where, when, why—and *how* do you form “wh” questions in English?

Duolingo Blog 7 months ago

Checkmate your goals: How to become a chess grandmaster

Dreaming of grandmaster status? Here’s how to get there.

Duolingo Blog 7 months ago

7 languages you’ll hear where you least expect them

Learning a language can broaden your horizons—sometimes more than you realize!

Duolingo Blog 8 months ago

Practice any skill, any time in the Practice tab

Choose your own adventure as you learn!

Duolingo Blog 8 months ago

Dear Duolingo: Why are there so many German possessive pronouns?

German has many versions of “my,” “your,” “his,” etc. How do you know which to use?

Duolingo Blog 8 months ago

음악은 만국 공용어일까요?

음악은 여러분이 생각하는 것처럼 보편적 언어일까요?

Duolingo Blog 8 months ago

How to set up a chess board: a guide for beginners

All checkmates start the same way: with setting up your board.

Duolingo Blog 8 months ago

How French accent marks can help improve your pronunciation

They let you know how to pronounce the sound—and tell you a bit of the word’s history!

Duolingo Blog 8 months ago

6 Japanese words that don’t mean what you think they mean

You might already know these words… or do you?

Duolingo Blog 8 months ago

How Duolingo teaches speaking skills

Got something to say in your new language? Duolingo wants to help!

Duolingo Blog 8 months ago

What I learned from using French for a week

See what happens when you spend a week eating, sleeping, and breathing French.

Duolingo Blog 8 months ago

Elevating craft: How we refreshed our core tabs

We recently refreshed our core tabs to be cleaner, clearer, and more cohesive!

Duolingo Blog 8 months ago

Dear Duolingo: Why is it so hard to explain the rules of your own language?

Knowing English isn’t the same as being able to teach it. Here’s why!

Duolingo Blog 8 months ago

The history of women in chess—from exclusion to Grandmasters

Discover the powerful women who’ve changed the game—on and off the chess board.

Duolingo Blog 8 months ago

8 common Japanese loanwords and their history

Why does Japanese have so many loanwords from different languages?

Duolingo Blog 8 months ago

15 movies to watch if you’re learning English

Grow your English skills from the comfort of your couch.

Duolingo Blog 9 months ago

Dear Duolingo: How can I learn a language as a hearing aid user?

On or off the app, these tips will help you reach your language goals!

Duolingo Blog 9 months ago

Our new Video Call with Falstaff is here to help you speak with confidence

Speaking a new language is hard—but it doesn’t have to be!

Duolingo Blog 9 months ago

6 fatos memoráveis na história do xadrez

Xadrez é coisa séria… até alguém chegar com iogurte saborizado.

Duolingo Blog 9 months ago

Dear Duolingo: How do I support someone who’s learning a language?

Language learning is hard. Here’s how to support learners without adding pressure.

Duolingo Blog 9 months ago

Computers vs. humans: Who wins in chess?

From hidden humans to supercomputers, here’s how chess engines took over.

Duolingo Blog 7 months ago

Politicians and professors are learning languages—and here’s why

They came for the XP—and stayed for the connection, confidence, and fun.

Duolingo Blog 7 months ago

Research report: Video Call with Falstaff improves beginners’ conversation skills

New to speaking? Video Call with Falstaff helps beginners find their voice!

Duolingo Blog 7 months ago

How I spent my 2-month paid sabbatical

Inside Duolingo’s tech culture and 2-month paid sabbatical benefit.

Duolingo Blog 7 months ago

What you can do with a Duolingo Score of 60

What’s a Score of 60? Basically, your passport to real conversations.

Duolingo Blog 7 months ago

New mini-units make intermediate learning more engaging and effective

Bite-sized learning has never felt more satisfying!

Duolingo Blog 7 months ago

Dear Duolingo: Why do some languages have gender?

Why are nouns classified as “male” and “female” in some languages? Here’s the answer!

Duolingo Blog 7 months ago

All about English questions

Here’s a helpful guide to forming (almost) every English question.

Duolingo Blog 7 months ago

How to form yes or no questions in English

Do you know how to form yes/no questions in English? Either way, this post is for you!

Duolingo Blog 7 months ago

What are tag questions and how do you use them?

There’s a lot to know when it comes to English tag questions, *isn’t there?*

Duolingo Blog 7 months ago

What are the rules for “wh” questions in English?

Who, what, where, when, why—and *how* do you form “wh” questions in English?

Duolingo Blog 7 months ago

Checkmate your goals: How to become a chess grandmaster

Dreaming of grandmaster status? Here’s how to get there.

Duolingo Blog 7 months ago

7 languages you’ll hear where you least expect them

Learning a language can broaden your horizons—sometimes more than you realize!

Duolingo Blog 8 months ago

Practice any skill, any time in the Practice tab

Choose your own adventure as you learn!

Duolingo Blog 8 months ago

Dear Duolingo: Why are there so many German possessive pronouns?

German has many versions of “my,” “your,” “his,” etc. How do you know which to use?

Duolingo Blog 8 months ago

음악은 만국 공용어일까요?

음악은 여러분이 생각하는 것처럼 보편적 언어일까요?

Duolingo Blog 8 months ago

How to set up a chess board: a guide for beginners

All checkmates start the same way: with setting up your board.

Duolingo Blog 8 months ago

How French accent marks can help improve your pronunciation

They let you know how to pronounce the sound—and tell you a bit of the word’s history!

Duolingo Blog 8 months ago

6 Japanese words that don’t mean what you think they mean

You might already know these words… or do you?

Duolingo Blog 8 months ago

How Duolingo teaches speaking skills

Got something to say in your new language? Duolingo wants to help!

Duolingo Blog 8 months ago

What I learned from using French for a week

See what happens when you spend a week eating, sleeping, and breathing French.

Duolingo Blog 8 months ago

Elevating craft: How we refreshed our core tabs

We recently refreshed our core tabs to be cleaner, clearer, and more cohesive!

Duolingo Blog 8 months ago

Dear Duolingo: Why is it so hard to explain the rules of your own language?

Knowing English isn’t the same as being able to teach it. Here’s why!

Duolingo Blog 8 months ago

The history of women in chess—from exclusion to Grandmasters

Discover the powerful women who’ve changed the game—on and off the chess board.

Duolingo Blog 8 months ago

8 common Japanese loanwords and their history

Why does Japanese have so many loanwords from different languages?

Duolingo Blog 8 months ago

15 movies to watch if you’re learning English

Grow your English skills from the comfort of your couch.

Duolingo Blog 9 months ago

Dear Duolingo: How can I learn a language as a hearing aid user?

On or off the app, these tips will help you reach your language goals!

Duolingo Blog 9 months ago

Our new Video Call with Falstaff is here to help you speak with confidence

Speaking a new language is hard—but it doesn’t have to be!

Duolingo Blog 9 months ago

6 fatos memoráveis na história do xadrez

Xadrez é coisa séria… até alguém chegar com iogurte saborizado.

Duolingo Blog 9 months ago

Dear Duolingo: How do I support someone who’s learning a language?

Language learning is hard. Here’s how to support learners without adding pressure.

Duolingo Blog 9 months ago