Duolingo: Learn Languages: Education app

Duolingo: Learn Languages is an education app by Duolingo that delivers short, game-like lessons for building language skills and other subjects on a phone. It combines structured practice in speaking, reading, listening, and writing with a playful interface that keeps daily sessions brief rather than heavy. Beyond languages, the app now includes courses for math, music, and chess, so a single installation covers several kinds of skills training.

The core idea is repetition in small doses. Lessons are broken into quick challenges, and progress is tracked through rewards and achievements that nudge you toward a regular habit. For language learners, the catalog spans more than 40 languages, including Spanish, French, German, Italian, English, Japanese, Korean, and less common options such as Welsh, Hawaiian, and High Valyrian. Courses are built by learning experts and use a methodology the developer describes as science-based and aimed at long-term retention.

For experienced users weighing alternatives, the practical questions are usually scope, cost model, and how much control you get. Duolingo is free to install with advertising and in-app purchases present, and a subscription tier called Super Duolingo is offered, described as removing ads and adding perks. The app also leans on community features and AI-assisted practice in its paid tier for conversation-style exercises. Its scale is notable: the listing shows a rating of 4.74 from more than 50 million ratings and over 500 million installs, with the current version dated 12 October 2026. It has been available since 2013 and requires Android 4.4 or newer, with a download of about 36 MB.

The permission set is broad, covering identity, calendar, contacts, photos and media, storage, camera, microphone, and Wi-Fi connection information. That is consistent with features such as speaking practice, audio playback, and account sync, but it is worth reviewing if you prefer a minimal footprint.

Key features

• Free language courses in more than 40 languages, including Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Turkish, Dutch, Irish, Danish, Swedish, Ukrainian, Polish, Greek, Hungarian, Norwegian, Hebrew, Welsh, Arabic, Latin, Hawaiian, Scottish Gaelic, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, English, and High Valyrian
• Bite-sized lessons that train speaking, reading, listening, and writing skills
• Additional courses for chess, math, and music, with an on-screen keyboard for music practice and no instrument required
• Math lessons covering topics such as multiplication, fractions, geometry, and mental math
• Chess lessons with guided step-by-step material, challenges, and online play
• AI-powered practice in Duolingo Max, including Video Call and Roleplay with feedback
• Progress tracking with rewards and achievements
• Super Duolingo subscription described as removing ads and adding perks such as Unlimited Hearts and Monthly Streak Repair

How to install

1. Tap the download button on this page to get the APK file, which is about 36 MB.
2. When Android asks, allow your browser or file manager to install apps by enabling the Install unknown apps permission for that app.
3. Open the downloaded APK file from your notifications or file manager.
4. Tap Install and wait for the process to finish.
5. Open the app and sign in or create an account to begin; the app requires Android 4.4 or newer.

What's New

The latest update focuses on improving the overall experience by fixing a number of bugs. This maintenance release aims to make the app run more smoothly for learners. Along with these stability improvements, the update keeps the core language, math, music, and chess courses intact, so you can continue your lessons without interruption.

This suits learners who want frequent, short practice sessions rather than long study blocks, and who value a wide choice of languages in one app. It also fits users curious about branching into math, music, or chess with the same lesson format. Anyone who dislikes ads, prefers a small permission footprint, or wants a fully ad-free experience without a subscription should compare it against alternatives first.

If ads or heart limits interrupt your routine, check the subscription terms before committing. Review the permission list during setup and grant only what you are comfortable with, since camera and microphone access are mainly relevant to speaking and AI conversation features. Keep an eye on the version listed on this page if you rely on a specific release.

Duolingo remains one of the most widely used education apps, with a deep language catalog and extra courses in math, music, and chess. Experienced users should weigh the free, ad-supported model and broad permissions against the convenience of having so much practice in one place.