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DUOLINGO is the world's most downloaded language-learning app.

If you're looking to learn a new language or brush up on a second language that you already have some knowledge of, then Duolingo could be the app for you.

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Duolingo skyrocketed from a user base of three million to a staggering 200 million

Is Duolingo free?

In July 2024, Duolingo was the most downloaded language learning app, with 14.3 million users downloading it.

Duolingo is a free learning app, with no cost to download or start a course.

Although there is free learning available with this app, some users to pay for the privilege of skipping ads and for the benefit of added features. 

The cost of using Duolingo varies depending on the subscription plan you choose and the region you’re located in.

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Here’s a breakdown of the pricing.

Super Duolingo

Super Duolingo replaced Duolingo Plus in 2022, giving the owl a futuristic makeover.

In the UK, Super Duolingo starts from £4.99 per month, or £48 per year.

Some key features of Super Duolingo include:

  • Ad-free learning
  • Offline learning
  • Unlimited mistakes
  • Progress tracking
  • Mistake practice
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Duolingo often offers a 14-day free trial for new subscribers, allowing learners to test out the upgraded features before committing to a paid subscription.

Duolingo Max

Duolingo Max includes AI-powered tutoring with interactive features through the Roleplay and Explain My Answer tools.

Duolingo Max costs £19.99 per month in the UK, after a two-week free trial.

Or alternatively, £119.99 for the annual subscription.

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The green owl icon has been known to change its expression from time to time, baffling its usersCredit: Getty

Family plan

The family plan is likely to be the most cost-effective.

This plan lets you club together with up to five other people — friends or family — to save on the yearly cost of Super Duolingo.

In the UK, a Family Plan will set you back £89.99 for the year.

If you share the cost among six people, that’s £14.99 a year each — which works out at just £1.24 per month.

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