Tonight’s blog is last minute, but I feel I had to share it like I do everything. Today marks two years of practicing a foreign language on the popular app known as Duolingo. Next Sunday, I’ll post my fashion blog and show off my new ‘fits. I’ll be using my Old Navy SuperCash tonight as it expires at Midnight.
It looks like my tribute blog for Gary (my friend from Slippery Rock who I attended church with when I was a student at SRU) got some great views today. I hope those of you who read it were really touched by what I posted. I’ll be posting some Slippery Rock pictures onto my frame very soon.
Without further ado, here’s a six pack of facts on my two years of bettering myself bilingually.
I joined Duolingo in 2018 but never stayed consistent with it until 2022. I noticed when you stop doing your lessons, Duo guilt trips you, even going so far as threatening to harm your loved ones. None of that is true but it is a hilarious running gag. It seems that green, lovable owl is passionate about you doing your Spanish lesson.
My cousins and friends also practice Duolingo, learning different languages. I’m able to compete against them in weekly quests for fun and to get credit towards the monthly quests. I’ve completed 25 monthly quests in my two years of DuoHood.
Duolingo’s headquarters is located in East Liberty. You can see it while driving down Penn Avenue. There’s also a Duo-themed cafe at the headquarters. It’s one of the highlights when I travel to Children’s to visit Benny.
The characters in Duolingo are all different races and species and have different traits and stereotypes. There are three LGBTQ characters, an introvert, and even a bear. The introvert even has her own plushie, as well as Duo.
The characters seem to have their own thing going on. The Mexican dude is always painting or drinking wine. The kid always tries to get out of a math test and is obsessed with frogs. The free spirit always seems to leave the keys to her motorcycle in the refrigerator and doesn’t hold down a job.
Duolingo has branched out into math and music, in addition to world languages. The math program is super easy but it’s an easy way to get some extra points. The music one is an acquired taste to me but eventually I will latch on to it.
Milestone update: I will reach 750 days by May 3 and 800 by June 22. That’s provided I don’t miss a day (which I never do). Another fun fact: these milestones fall on the days of upcoming Toastmasters functions in my District.
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