italki
Live tutors and classesMarketplace for 1-to-1 lessons in 150+ languages
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- 150+
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Duolingo
Bite-sized, game-style lessons with a free tier
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Duolingo teaches through short, game-style lessons where you earn points and unlock levels. Its site says lessons combine AI and language science to adjust to your level and pace. Learning is free, with a paid upgrade that offers a one-week free trial.
Key facts
| Available on | iOS, Android, Web |
|---|---|
| Format | Self-study app (game-style lessons) |
| Free option | Yes, free to learn Paid upgrade: “Try 1 week free”. |
| AI features | Lessons tailored with AI |
Sources: duolingo.com, checked 22 Oct 2026. “Available on” is from this listing. Blank means we haven't found it in official docs yet, not that it's unsupported.
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