Duolingo's real competence is motivation and habit formation, and language learning was only the first thing it applied that to.

Drawn from what Albert Cheng said

language learning How an adult picks up a second language: input against speaking practice, immersion against slow habit, and whether a teacher can do it for you.

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A private bookmark. Not a position, and never counted.

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Albert Cheng 5 Oct 2025

Head of growth at Chess.com

I actually in many ways see language learning as like their first vehicle. And what they have a superpower in is that again, the motivation, the habits, etc.

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