In fact, there are 22 languages that have courses available for them, with another 5 on the way! Included in this are three conlangs-Esperanto, Klingon, and High Valyrian-a “dead” language-Latin-, and a few languages with small speaker populations-Hawaiian (24k speakers), Scottish Gaelic (57k speakers), Navajo (170k speakers).Īltogether, you’ll find (with the number of learners in parentheses):Īdditionally, there are courses available for non-English speakers as well. Since then the list of languages offered for English speakers has blown up to 35, with another 3 currently in the works. Their initial iteration had Spanish and German in 2011, and then added French, Portuguese, and Italian in 2012. They got their start way back in 2009, though it didn’t get a general release until 2012. This is another one of those language learning apps that I’ve been with since almost their inception. Stick with the browser version, even on your phone. That said, I personally dislike the app, and I’ve never heard and particularly flattering things about it from anyone else. It’s available in your browser or as an app for iPhone, Android, and Windows phones. So, what is it?ĭuolingo is a platform that aims to gamify the language learning process. For experienced Japanese learners, it would be best as a way to brush up after a break from studying.īefore we talk about Duolingo with respect to Japanese, we should get a little familiar with Duolingo in general. It is probably best for the beginner in Japanese when used alongside other resources. Is Duolingo a Waste of Time for Studying Japanese?ĭuolingo could be a waste of time, depending on your needs and skill level with Japanese. I’ll give you some technical details, and share the pros and cons of the resource, and how you can make it better.īut, to start, let me answer the question directly… To do this, I’ll be experimenting with Duolingo in Japanese and comparing it with my own experience using Duolingo to supplement my knowledge of languages like Spanish and French. Well, today, I’ll be adding my thoughts into the mix. Scorned by many, loved by others, this free, interactive language guide has spawned endless internet pages of debate. Duolingo is a bit of a controversial tool, especially when it comes to Japanese.
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