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Duolingo Adds AI Video Calls to Boost Beginner Speaking Skills
Duolingo recently launched AI video calls to help language learners speak. We explore what new research says about automated tutors vs human instruction.
Duolingo Score 60: What It Really Means for Student Fluency
A Duolingo Score of 60 marks the shift to independent language use. Learn what this B1-level milestone means for your student's real-world fluency.
Duolingo Redesigns Intermediate Course to Boost Retention
Duolingo's new mini-units aim to fix the intermediate plateau. Learn how this update impacts student retention and aligns with academic standards.
Ivy League Schools Now Accept Duolingo English Test
Top universities like Harvard and Yale now accept the Duolingo English Test. Learn how this $59 app-based exam is replacing traditional testing for students.
Study: Students Confuse Generative AI With Google Search
A new survey reveals students rely on YouTube over specialized apps and mistakenly use generative AI as a search engine. Here is why that matters.
Duolingo Unlocks Premium Practice Tools for Free Accounts
Duolingo makes its Practice tab free for all users. Parents can now access mistake review and speaking drills without a subscription. Here is how it works.
Duolingo Adds New Speaking Tools: What Parents Need to Know
Duolingo unveils new AI speech tools to help learners talk, not just type. Here is what the research says about app-based fluency for kids.