In this episode, I finally say what I’ve tiptoed around for years: it’s time to delete Duolingo. With their recent decision to replace 148 courses with 100% AI-generated content, I can no longer recommend it—not even as a “better than nothing” option. The app was already more about dopamine than meaningful learning, and now with zero human input, the quality has dropped even further.
Instead, I share better alternatives that actually help you make progress—like using Anki for tailored vocab, joining a community for accountability, or even switching your games into your target language. AI can still be useful to augment your learning, but it shouldn’t replace real, human input. If you’re serious about languages, it’s time to move on.
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