Are Some Words Unnecessary? Could Languages Be Simpler?
It can feel like some words are more meaningful than others—so couldn't languages be simpler? The answer is yes… sort of! Here's why we need useless words.| Duolingo Blog
It can feel like some words are more meaningful than others—so couldn't languages be simpler? The answer is yes… sort of! Here's why we need useless words.| Duolingo Blog
The world’s languages are written in really different ways! This guide explains different scripts and which languages use each.| Duolingo Blog
There are many reasons languages can seem similar, and it's not always because they're related. Here's the complex case of Arabic, Hebrew, and Persian.| Duolingo Blog
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For new learners, it can be hard to know what order words go in. Here are some simple patterns to look for and tips for creating your own sentences in Spanish and other languages!| Duolingo Blog
Expert tips from Duolingo on Arabic for beginners, learning the Arabic alphabet, and what makes a language "hard" to learn.| Duolingo Blog
This hyperpolyglot has studied over 20 languages—here are her tips for sticking with it, building proficiency, and improving your accent.| Duolingo Blog
Arabic dialects can be surprisingly unique, from the vocabulary and grammar used to how it's pronounced. Here's what you can expect in the most widely spoken Arabic dialects!| Duolingo Blog
When learning a new language, it's easy to focus on all the differences in words and grammar. But languages actually have a lot in common, too!| Duolingo Blog
In languages with cases, nouns and other words may change depending on where they are in the sentence. Here's how noun declension works!| Duolingo Blog
Japanese words are written in hiragana, katakana, or kanji, so when is each system used? Here’s what you need to know about writing in Japanese.| Duolingo Blog
Learn more about the roots of the English language, and how the English language evolved over time!| Duolingo Blog
Language families come in all shapes and sizes—some include hundreds of languages, and others just a few. This overview covers 22 of the main groups!| Duolingo Blog
Learn more about the International Phonetic Alphabet, and how to use the IPA as a language learner.| Duolingo Blog
