How to install Duolingo?

To install Duolingo, visit the Google Play Store and search for the app, then tap the 'Install' button. The app will download and install automatically on your Android device.

Yes, Duolingo is safe to use. The app has a 4.4 rating on Google Play, with 500M+ downloads, indicating it has been verified and trusted by many users.

Does Duolingo have ads?

Yes, Duolingo contains advertisements. These ads help support the free version of the app.

What permissions does Duolingo require?

Duolingo requires various permissions to function properly. You can view the complete list of permissions in the 'App Permissions' section on this page or in the Google Play Store listing.

Duolingo

Name: Duolingo
Rating: 4.417486 (37853845 reviews)
Author: Duolingo

Description

Been using Duolingo: Language Lessons for a couple months now. It’s basically an app that helps you learn new languages through quick, bite-sized lessons. Pretty solid if you’re into learning stuff on your phone.

Here’s what you do: there’s different language courses you can pick from, like Spanish, French, Chinese, etc. You work through these little lessons, practicing reading, writing, listening, and speaking. It’s got a points system to keep you motivated. And the lessons are broken down into manageable chunks, so it’s easy to fit in a quick study session.

Look, if you’re trying to learn a new language, you’ll probably like this. It’s not perfect – the ads can get annoying if you don’t pay – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out, especially since it’s free.

Editor Opinion

So here's my honest take on Duolingo: Language Lessons. I've tried out a bunch of language learning apps and this one's pretty good. I like the bite-sized lessons and the gamification elements that keep you coming back. The speech recognition works well, and it's cool how you can practice all the key skills. But it can get a little repetitive after a while, and the higher levels require a serious time investment to progress. Still, for a free app, Duolingo is one of the better options out there for casual language learning.

Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

Tons of languages to choose from
Lessons are quick and manageable
Fun points system keeps you motivated
Speech recognition feature is surprisingly accurate
You can practice reading, writing, listening, and speaking

Cons

Ads can get annoying if you don't pay
Repetitive after a while
Higher levels require a big time commitment
Not as comprehensive as paid language apps

Specifications

Updated	29.09.2025
Category	Education
Age Rating	Everyone
Developer	Duolingo
Package Name	`com.duolingo`

Ratings

88

Google Play

4.4/5

37,853,845 reviews

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