Dear Duolingo,
I was about 56% fluent in Spanish when I decided to join. When I got this app I was learning more Spanish & feeling more comfortable speaking it. But there are issues. This app was supposed to make learning a new language a fun experience, but having to review "Weak Words" when you dont need to strengthen them makes it a CHORE. Our "skills" do not disappear as fast as you think. And its impossible to take a break when you want to; if I dont practice for 2 days Ill lose 7 skills. Apparently I am now only 20% fluent. I spend so much time trying to convince Duolingo that I know a subject Ive already passed instead of using it to learn something new. Im either stuck in the same, boring, awful cycle or being pushed back. Not only is this app just basic repetition (which Im growing tired of) it doesnt even attempt to skillfully teach you. IT DOESNT TEACH. It corrects you but doesnt explain why you are wrong. You do not learn; you only become accustomed to certain phrases (and chances are you wont even use them anyway). How do I learn conjugations? Gender rules? When to use ser and estar? Past, present, & future tense? Im glad I joined this app having already known these things otherwise I wouldve been completely hopeless.
Edit : In my earlier review I asked for a "Cant Listen Now" button. I am glad you finally added that option.
MorganC19 about
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