Duolingo: The Future of Learning a Language

Duolingo_logoEvery iPad user has that app he or she uses when they have some time to blow. Generally, it’s something that isn’t very constructive. Some entail throwing birds at pigs, while others reading through gigantic amounts of news you’re never going to use. For those of us who want to be more constructive, however, there’s a different app, and its name is Duolingo. Duolingo allows you to learn a new language, right on your iPad. You can learn Italian, Portuguese, German, French, or Spanish with the app. More languages are coming soon, and just in case you need help understanding this article, you can learn English as well.

What makes Duolingo so special? Well, to start off, it’s completely free to use, and there’s no hidden in-app purchases waiting for you. That alone was enough to get me to try the app, and I was pleasantly surprised. I’ve…

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