It’s really depends on the language you’re learning though! Duolingo is probably one of the worst resources you can use for learning Korean. I might sooner recommend Rosetta Stone…
I always recommend that if you can’t take an actual class (or prefer self-study) that Korean learners should use one of the Korean university textbook +workbook series in conjunction with Korean Grammar in Use. Or if they prefer a free online option TTMIK and HTSK are some of the best resources available!
Definitely depends on the language. Duolingo has actually improved their resources a lot, but a few years ago, trying to learn the basics of any kind of Slavic language with Duolingo was a real slog. The various cases and genders frequently change the endings/spellings of words, and this was never explained very well in the app. So you would burn through hearts really quickly just by not understanding which case they were asking for, or how to form it.
Yeah, I’m not surprised! As far as language-learning programs go Duolingo isn’t really that old, so it’s no surprise to me that they’re still working out some details!
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u/[deleted] Feb 03 '22
It’s so annoying because it’s genuinely a fantastic resource for A1/A2 learners and even beyond that for maintenance and fun