Duolingo: Learn Languages: Education App

Duolingo: Learn Languages is an education app by Duolingo that teaches languages and other subjects through short, game-like lessons. It is built around brief exercises that fit into spare moments, so a session can take only a few minutes and still move a learner forward.

The core of the app is language study. Courses cover more than 40 languages, including Spanish, French, German, Italian, English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Russian, Portuguese, Arabic, and many others. Lessons mix speaking, reading, listening, and writing practice, and the material is designed to prepare learners for real conversations. Progress is tracked through rewards and achievements, which helps turn practice into a daily habit.

Beyond languages, the app now includes courses for chess, math, and music. The chess course starts with the basics and moves into strategy and online play. Math lessons focus on practical skills such as mental calculation, fractions, and geometry, while the music course teaches note reading and song playing using an on-screen keyboard, so no instrument is required. An AI-powered option adds video call and roleplay conversation practice with feedback.

The app has been available since 2013 and shows a rating of 4.74 from a very large number of user ratings, with more than 500 million installs. It is free to use, supported by ads, and also offers in-app purchases. It runs on Android 4.4 and above, and the download is 36 MB.

Key features

• Lessons for more than 40 languages, including Spanish, French, German, Italian, English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Russian, Portuguese, Arabic, and others
• Practice in speaking, reading, listening, and writing within short, bite-sized lessons
• Chess course covering the basics, guided challenges, strategy, and online play
• Math course with practice on multiplication, fractions, geometry, patterns, and mental math
• Music course that teaches note reading and song playing on an on-screen keyboard, with no instrument needed
• AI-powered video call and roleplay conversation practice with feedback in selected languages
• Progress tracking with rewards and achievements to support a daily learning habit
• Game-like lesson format with character tutors

How to install

1. Tap the download button on this page to get the APK file.
2. If Android asks, allow your browser or file manager to install apps by enabling the "Install unknown apps" setting for that app.
3. Open the downloaded APK file from your notifications or your file manager.
4. Tap Install and wait for the process to finish; the file is 36 MB.
5. Open the app once installation completes. Your device needs Android 4.4 or above.

What's New

The latest update focuses on bug fixes, improving overall stability rather than adding new features. The app still covers 40+ languages plus math, music and chess courses, with AI-powered conversation practice in Max. It remains free with ads and in-app purchases, rated 4.74 from over 50 million ratings, and updated October 12, 2026. Size is 36 MB; minimum OS 4.4.

This app suits anyone who wants to study a language in short daily sessions, from complete beginners to people refreshing skills for travel, school, or work. It also fits learners who want to practice chess, math, or music in the same lesson format, and it works well for users who prefer a game-like approach over traditional study materials.

Set a daily goal that matches your schedule, since a few minutes each day tends to work better than long, occasional sessions. Review past lessons when a topic feels shaky, and use the speaking and listening exercises out loud to get more from them. If you want conversation practice with feedback, check which languages support the AI features. Keep in mind that the app shows ads and offers optional purchases.

Duolingo combines language courses with chess, math, and music lessons in one free app. At 36 MB, it installs quickly on Android 4.4 and above, and its short lessons make steady practice easy to maintain.