NativeLingo vs Duolingo
Duolingo is a lesson app. NativeLingo has no lessons. It adds vocabulary to the reading you already do.
Pick NativeLingo if
- You keep dropping lesson apps after a few weeks
- You want more words, not more exercises
- You read on a laptop every day
Pick Duolingo
- You’re starting from zero and want structure
- You want grammar, speaking and listening practice
- Streaks and leagues keep you going
Side by side
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Different jobs
Lessons plus reading works well.
Do grammar in Duolingo, pick up vocabulary with NativeLingo. Set NativeLingo to your course level so the words line up.
Questions
No. You’ll see correct forms in context, but there are no grammar explanations.