No matter the language, our mouths tend to look for the same pronunciation shortcuts. Here are 5 of the most common sound changes!| Duolingo Blog
Languages have different ways of making tiny or cute versions of words, like “doggie” or “mommy.” Here’s how languages around the world make words cute!| Duolingo Blog
The linguistic history of chess stretches continents and millennia! Here's how the pieces got their names, and all the ways “chess” has changed.| Duolingo Blog
Some words have the same spelling in different languages but completely different meanings—it’s an accident of history!| Duolingo Blog
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
You probably already know more of this Ashkenazi Jewish language than you realize!| 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
Duolingo experts share tips for learning to read in a new language and reveal the latest Duolingo reading features.| Duolingo Blog