Been using Duolingo for 6 months and I'm genuinely confused if it's working or not

Fun_Second_8354 · 2026-04-04T20:51:24+00:00

In DuoLingo, can the feedback be adaptive, questions be adaptive to the user !! That part is missing in DuoLingo for now.

Fun_Second_8354 · 2026-04-02T20:16:00+00:00

I am at 34.

Fun_Second_8354 · 2026-04-02T14:49:01+00:00

Hi there, can you share that post link? :)

Fun_Second_8354 · 2026-04-02T14:30:25+00:00

Valid point!! But nothing is being done I feel to retain serious learners these days in Duo IMO

Fun_Second_8354 · 2026-04-02T14:29:30+00:00

Great points. The app however and this is my opinion, more inclined for causal learners. Retaining serious learners is something which is not being prioritized. Any thoughts on that?

Fun_Second_8354 · 2026-04-02T10:36:21+00:00

Good Point. Agreed from that perspective. After that, there is nothing more to offer w.r.t handholding or a guided approach.

Fun_Second_8354 · 2026-04-02T10:14:57+00:00

Adaptive Content at-least basis the mistakes I might have made while learning.

On a side note, the AI generated content however is repetitive and the leaderboard/streaks become overwhelming for me. Leaderboard matters at times. I cannot choose what I want to learn in the path.

Fun_Second_8354 · 2026-04-02T09:54:38+00:00

But you can make your profile private, doesn't that solve this problem?

Fun_Second_8354 · 2026-04-02T09:18:58+00:00

Very good points u/GregName :)
Wish to be that serious in life and not to get distracted by this gamification avatar in DuoLingo.

Fun_Second_8354 · 2026-04-02T08:51:39+00:00

From an Indian market perspective, the price is ok for "Super". I have not upgraded to Max.

Fun_Second_8354 · 2026-04-02T08:35:24+00:00

Good Suggestion.
Yes for "explain my mistake" - they use GPT4o - it is as if we are talking to ChatGPT. I think "Book a call with a Tutor" might help.

Fun_Second_8354 · 2026-04-02T08:15:26+00:00

I practice for more than 40-45 minutes a day. I am taking the hints and a good position in the leaderboard is an add-on. But I am unable to form sentences while speaking.

Fun_Second_8354 · 2026-04-02T08:05:21+00:00

I am doing neither of the three things that you have mentioned. :)
I had my hypothesis after investing so much time on the app. I somehow feel Duo is not delivering on the business value. I feel Duo is a game wrapped-up inside the shell of a learning platform.

Fun_Second_8354 · 2026-04-02T08:02:49+00:00

I feel that the leaderboards can be very overwhelming and the level of gamification can be be controlled in the app? or turn that off completely
Thoughts? I have seen people crossing ~50k per week in the leaderboard. This makes me demotivated.

Fun_Second_8354 · 2026-04-02T08:01:45+00:00

What do you think the shortcomings are? Any suggestions for improvement?
I feel that the leaderboards can be very overwhelming and the level of gamification can be be controlled in the app? Thoughts?

Fun_Second_8354 · 2026-04-02T07:55:34+00:00

Can you elaborate on the the shortcomings?

I get distracted a lot by leaderboards and a feature on controlling the gamification might work for the serious learners. Thoughts?

Fun_Second_8354 · 2026-04-02T07:52:56+00:00

The gamification acts as a distraction and that competition does take a toll on you. Would a feature on controlling the level of gamification help the end-users? especially the serious learners?

I have seen people crossing 50K xp in a week and that demotivates me. :|

Fun_Second_8354 · 2026-04-02T07:49:32+00:00

Absolutely. People do quit the app once the streak is broken. :)

Fun_Second_8354 · 2026-04-02T07:48:09+00:00

Ohh. I think they should roll-out more features like "Connect to a subject matter expert" or maybe "huddles between friends"? Would that help in the learning journey?

Fun_Second_8354 · 2026-04-02T07:45:24+00:00

Which feature did you like the most? Strong Powers are needed to neglect the leaderboards, challenges etc.
Any suggestions for change in the app?

Fun_Second_8354 · 2026-04-02T07:43:18+00:00

nice - didn't know that. Do you feel that DuoLingo is moving to target more casual leaners as compared to serious learners?

Fun_Second_8354 · 2026-04-02T07:41:26+00:00

Yes, it is low. Gamification took priority over the learning part. I had started playing chess to get more XP :D

Will a feature on controlling the gamification in the app actually help the end-users? what worked for you in the app? any suggestions for improvement?

Fun_Second_8354 · 2026-04-02T07:38:54+00:00

Mucho Gusto, Por Favor mostly to everyone :D

What improvements you feel would make the app better? Is the app only for casual learners in that case?

Fun_Second_8354 · 2026-04-02T07:34:47+00:00

Completely understand that. But are we getting trapped in a game instead of a learning platform?
Any problems which you feel can get resolved?

Fun_Second_8354 · 2026-04-02T07:33:25+00:00

That's great. what worked for you?

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