Languages vary in how complex they are to learn. These five languages are among the most challenging for English speakers!| 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
Learners know how difficult it is to keep up with conversations in a new language. Here’s why understanding spoken language is so hard!| Duolingo Blog
How do we know what's good or bad in a language? Who decides? Language rules have a lot to do with who's in charge, and not much to do with grammar!| Duolingo Blog
Translanguaging is all the different ways that bilingual people use their languages to communicate. Here's what teachers and learners need to know!| Duolingo Blog
Learn about 15+ of the most fascinating languages you may never have heard of—and what makes them so different!| Duolingo Blog
English is spoken differently around the world—from interesting words to unique accents! Here are 7 English dialects and how they are different.| Duolingo Blog
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
Languages are always evolving new words, meanings, and even grammar—but why? Here's why languages change over time.| Duolingo Blog
Travel back to 800 BCE to learn more about the history of the French language!| Duolingo Blog
The history of Spanish started even before the Romans arrived in Spain, and it's still evolving today! Here's the story of where Spanish came from.| Duolingo Blog