![]() ![]() Other language courses include Welsh, Esperanto and Swahili. The Hebrew course is one of 27 language courses available to English speakers. “The thing that makes Duolingo so popular is it is so interactive and makes learning a language into a game,” said Gilani. The theory is that such educational tactics, combined with the service’s zero-cost approach, keeps registered learners motivated while attracting new ones. “The biggest problem with learning anything is staying motivated.” But by users committing just five minutes a day, Duolingo promises to engage learners through game-like lessons that are personalized to provide immediate feedback. With an approach that learning should be “fun, personalized and free,” Duolingo is achieving something never before accomplished, he said. The pair developed Duolingo by trying to blend technology and education, said Gilani. The 60-employee company, which in March announced its move from Shadyside to East Liberty, was co-founded in 2011 by Luis von Ahn, a Carnegie Mellon University professor, and Severin Hacker, von Ahn’s doctoral student. ![]() Get The Jewish Chronicle Weekly Edition by email and never miss our top stories “We expect to help a great many Jewish-Americans looking to connect with their culture and families,” added Gina Gotthilf, vice president of growth at Duolingo. ![]()
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