How to Use Duolingo to Learn a Language

Learn a new language for free with fun, bite-sized lessons on Duolingo.

At a Glance

Download Duolingo

~15s

Search for "Duolingo" in the App Store or Google Play Store. Download it for free and open it.

Choose a language

~15s

Pick the language you want to learn. Duolingo offers over 40 languages including Spanish, French, Italian, German, Japanese, and more. You can always add more languages later.

Set your daily goal

~19s

Duolingo will ask how much time you want to spend each day. Choose "Casual" (5 minutes), "Regular" (10 minutes), "Serious" (15 minutes), or "Intense" (20 minutes). You can change this anytime.

Quick Tip

Start with just 5 minutes a day. It is better to practice a little bit every day than to do a lot once a week.

Complete lessons

~15s

Each lesson teaches you new words and phrases through matching, multiple choice, listening, and speaking exercises. Lessons are short — usually about 5 minutes each. You earn points and streak badges for practicing every day.

Practice daily

~15s

Duolingo sends you daily reminders to practice. Try to keep your streak going. It tracks how many days in a row you have practiced. Even one lesson a day makes a difference over time.

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