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What are the drawbacks to Duolingo?

How can I describe my language proficiency in an internationally recognized way?

What are estimates of vocabulary size for each CEFR level?

Are there any studies which address the effectiveness of studying multiple related languages simultaneously?

Why is Icelandic considered harder to learn for English speakers than other North Germanic languages?

How to start thinking in a new language

How does Duolingo calculate its fluency percentage?

What resources are there for learning Toki Pona?

What skills does reading aloud improve?

Is it possible for an adult to learn a language without carrying a foreign accent?

Ups and Downs of learning from non-native speaker rather than native speaker

Are there any free apps or web sites for learning Hebrew?

Do Esperanto audio recordings with English translations exist?

British colonial era English reader's primer

Online platform for learning Greek

Are there any online courses for learning Slovenian?

Learning through videos: what makes a video easy to understand for learners?

Learning language by singing songs?

Is there any evidence that online language courses enable you to speak the language?

Where can I find people to practice Scottish Gaelic with?

Does ethnic background affect the speed of foreign language acquisition?

Next Step After Duolingo

Can reading aloud be an alternative to practicing speaking skills with other people?

How can I estimate my proficiency level (A1-C2)?

What is the average number of new Spanish vocabulary words an adult learner can learn per day?

How useful is it to study Chinese using Duolingo's English for Chinese speakers course?

How many US 6th-12th grade students are learning a foreign language?

Swiss German Learning

How do cloze flashcards compare to translation flashcards?

Resources for learning Valyrian besides Duolingo course?