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foolwithabook t1_iy8hwr8 wrote

Reply to comment by dupattaluella in LPT: want to learn a new language, but have no money? Check out your local university library by cuevadanos

I second duolingo. I've been doing that for a couple months and have been amazed at how much I've picked up so far.

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Average_guy_77 t1_iy9r9xp wrote

Duo is cool but you only get 5 wrong answers then you can't learn

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foolwithabook t1_iy9s0rl wrote

You can practice for more hearts. Earns you points, too. Click on the heart in the top bar of the app.

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Average_guy_77 t1_iy9s81d wrote

So much practice for just 1 more wrong answer not a fan

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foolwithabook t1_iy9sy67 wrote

Fair enough. I often use it for repetition and reinforcement, since it only covers material that's already been presented (no new concepts), and the points are nice.

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dupattaluella t1_iyasimq wrote

It's most likely designed with learning in mind. If you're getting a lot of wrong answers, maybe your brain needs a break. It also could be showing you shouldn't be advancing to the next stage.

When it comes to learning, your brain makes a lot of connections overnight. And if you overdo the learning, you won't remember a lot of it anyways. I've never had issues with not being able to proceed, but I also do two lessons over and over until I feel I understand it well enough to proceed since repition is a good way to establish the connections in your brain.

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