As someone who has struggled to learn Spanish for nearly ten plus years, I am constantly looking for ways to improve my skills. Duolingo is an easy-to-use tool that makes learning a different language fun. Here are the top five reasons why Duolingo is an excellent tool for language acquisition.
#1- Individualized
Duolingo individualizes each learning experience based on the user. Once each user signs up for an account, they take a diagnostic test in the language they want to learn. This pre-assessment helps guide the activities and instruction based on each learner’s needs. With the busy schedule of adult learners, it is essential to make the most of their time by focusing on the content they need the most help with.
#2- Mobile Access
There’s an app for that! Duolingo has an excellent app, which makes it easy for users to learn on the go. Any free minute in the day can now be used to practice learning English (or the language of your choice).
#3- Making Learning Fun
Duolingo does a wonderful job gamifying the learning experience. Participants gain points for completing different activities in order to “level up” and progress through various stages. In addition, users can challenge their friends and make Duolingo a collaborative learning experience.
#4- Variety of Activities
On Duolingo, participants can: study vocabulary flashcards, participate in online discussions, practice pronunciation, challenge their friends, analyze current news articles, and so much more. The variety of activities gives agency to the learner, which is extremely important for adult learners who value self-direction in their learning process.
#5- It’s Free!
Never underestimate the value of a free resource. When there are so many other things to pay for, it is nice to have a quality tool that is completely free. No one-week trial and then automatic deduction from your credit card—absolutely free.
This post was written by Bobbi
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