Duolingo

High school (ages 12+)
Thinking & Learning

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/duolingo

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the company origin?Founded in 2011 by Luis von Ahn and Severin Hacker
2. What is the primary educational focus?Language learning, with expanding offerings in math and chess
3. What is Duolingo and why is it fun?Duolingo is a free app that turns learning languages into a game. It uses points, leaderboards, streaks, and virtual currency to keep you motivated.
4. How does Duolingo help me remember words?It uses spaced repetition, showing you words again at the best times. This helps the words stay in your long‑term memory.

Gamification: The integration of game-design elements and game principles in non-game contexts to enhance engagement and motivation.
Spaced Repetition: A learning technique that involves reviewing information at increasing intervals to optimize long-term memory retention.
Freemium Model: A revenue model where a basic version of a product or service is offered for free, with advanced features or content available for a fee.
Educational Technology (Ed-Tech): The field concerned with the use of technology to improve education and learning processes.