The effectiveness of Duolingo in developing receptive and productive language knowledge and proficiency
| dc.contributor.author | Smith, Bryan | |
| dc.contributor.author | Jiang, Xiangying | |
| dc.contributor.author | Peters, Ryan | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-09-20T23:43:12Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-09-20T23:43:12Z | |
| dc.date.copyright | 2024 | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024-09-23 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Duolingo's Spanish course for English speakers over a three-month period for independent learners (n=48). We examined learning outcomes in general proficiency, reading, writing, listening, speaking, vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. We also explored the relationship between learner usage, experience factors, and self-reported experiences using the app. After about 27 hours of study, participants significantly improved in all receptive and productive ability measures, supporting the notion that language learning apps can enhance a range of language skills. Session completion, accuracy rate, and positive user experience were linked to this observed growth. | |
| dc.format.extent | 26 | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Smith, B., Jiang, X., & Peters, R. (2024). The effectiveness of Duolingo in developing receptive and productive language knowledge and proficiency. Language Learning & Technology, 28(1), 1–26. https://hdl.handle.net/10125/73595 | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 1094-3501 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/10125/73595 | |
| dc.language | eng | |
| dc.publisher | University of Hawaii National Foreign Language Resource Center | |
| dc.publisher | Center for Language & Technology | |
| dc.rights.license | Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License | |
| dc.rights.uri | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ | |
| dc.subject | Duolingo, Language Learning Apps, Receptive and Productive Skills, Language Proficiency | |
| dc.title | The effectiveness of Duolingo in developing receptive and productive language knowledge and proficiency | |
| dc.type | Article | |
| dcterms.type | Text | |
| prism.endingpage | 26 | |
| prism.number | 1 | |
| prism.publicationname | Language Learning & Technology | |
| prism.startingpage | 1 | |
| prism.volume | 28 |