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java@beehaw.org 9 months agoDuolingo isn’t a good resource for learning a language, it’s focus is user retention
These two statements contradict each other. To learn a language you must practice it every day, week after week, month after month. It’s an appropriate application of additive game-like mechanics, because our motivation doesn’t last long: 1-3 months for most people.
Duolingo might not be the best place to learn some languages (e.g. German), but it can be a very helpful tool for everyday practice. And stuff like streaks, leagues, and other things are rather helpful.
ILikeBoobies@lemmy.ca 9 months ago
An advent calendar has user retention but it’s hardly a tool for learning languages
java@beehaw.org 9 months ago
Mate, just learn how to admin when you’re wrong. That’s a useful skill in life.
ILikeBoobies@lemmy.ca 9 months ago
Does that not disprove your claim that user retention and learning contradict?