For language learners, pronunciation is an important skill. But why are new sounds hard to learn? The answer has to do with your brain and your mouth!| Duolingo Blog
Whether an accent is easy or hard to understand depends on a lot of factors—and it's all up to your brain! Here's what happens when you hear an accent.| Duolingo Blog
Expert tips from Duolingo on Arabic for beginners, learning the Arabic alphabet, and what makes a language "hard" to learn.| Duolingo Blog
Why are some things so easy to remember… or forget? Here's how your brain makes a new memory and what you can do to make it stick!| Duolingo Blog
It's hard for learners to keep their languages apart! Here's how your brain applies words and rules from your first language to a new one.| 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
Duolingo's teaching experts share how "exposure" and "need" partner to help you learn smarter.| Duolingo Blog
Mistakes are your brain's way of figuring out language patterns, and there's a method to the madness! These are the most common ones and why they happen.| Duolingo Blog
English and Spanish share a lot of cognates, and they are really helpful for learners! Here are tips for using Spanish cognates to boost your learning.| Duolingo Blog
It's incredible how the brain can learn and balance multiple languages. Here's what's going on behind-the-scenes of the bilingual brain!| 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
Which languages count as Romance languages? Learn how Romance languages evolved over time.| Duolingo Blog
The Portuguese-speaking world extends well beyond Brazil and Portugal. Here's what to expect on every continent.| Duolingo Blog