Help with Languages

Text Help with Languages

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Introduction

Language connects people. Ancient languages link us to the past, while modern languages enable global communication. Learning a language is an exciting journey, from discovering new vocabulary to exploring diverse cultures and histories: how are we alike and how are we different? However, mastering a language can be challenging, especially when it comes to grammar and memorizing vocabulary. That's where additional support, like AI, can be invaluable. Let's explore how Duolingo can enhance your language learning journey and help you communicate effectively in a new language.

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my name is luis fonan i am the ceo and
co-founder of duolingo about five years
ago i wanted to work on something that
was related to education a lot of people
talk about education as something that
brings equality to different social
classes but i always saw it as the
opposite something that brings
inequality because what happens is that
people who have a lot of money can buy
themselves the best education in the
world whereas people who don't have very
much money barely learn how to read and
write particularly in developing
countries so what
we wanted to do was something that would
give equal access to education to
everybody if you learn english in a
non-english speaking country your job
prospects increase by a lot you can make
between 25 and 100 higher salary by just
knowing english
we launched it five years ago and now
dueling was the most popular way to
learn languages in the world there are
more people learning languages than
duolingo in the us than there are people
learning languages in the whole us
public school system duolingo is used by
famous hollywood actors or the richest
man in the world and people going to
public schools in developing countries i
think that communicating is you know the
basis of our society being able to
communicate
i think can bring world peace hopefully
we're going to have a world where
everybody can speak each other's
languages that would be amazing

 

You can use Duolingo along with your Mizzou Academy language course to: 

  • Reinforce Vocabulary: Use Duolingo to practice the vocabulary you're learning in class. It offers exercises that help you remember and use new words.
  • Practice Pronunciation: The app includes speaking exercises that let you practice pronunciation, helping you to become more comfortable speaking the language.
  • Supplement Grammar Lessons: Duolingo covers various grammar topics through interactive exercises, which can help reinforce what you've learned in your Mizzou Academy course.
  • Improve Listening Skills: The app has listening activities that help you understand spoken language better.

By using Duolingo alongside your Mizzou Academy lessons, you can strengthen your language skills and become more confident in your language studies.

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