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   Dan Shuman (bluegreenandfree@mastodon.energy)'s status on Thursday, 25-Dec-2025 08:07:57 JST Dan Shuman

   I finally did it. My Duolingo renewal was coming up so I canceled it. Could not give them more money after they went all in on AI and replacing human workers.

   Been using it for 9 years, happily paying for it for most of that time, and gradually it replaced all games I used to keep on my phone. I will miss it, the habit of low-key working on languages, and pour one out for my streak of 4+ years.

   Anyone know of any language learning apps (paid is great) that are good and not AI?

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     Adrianna Tan (skinnylatte@hachyderm.io)'s status on Thursday, 25-Dec-2025 08:07:55 JST Adrianna Tan

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     • Walt Baldwin

     @bluegreenandfree @waltbaldwin mango languages at many public libraries e learning is also good

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     Dan Shuman (bluegreenandfree@mastodon.energy)'s status on Thursday, 25-Dec-2025 08:07:56 JST Dan Shuman

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     • Walt Baldwin

     @waltbaldwin @skinnylatte That is really good to know, thank you! I will have to explore it. Saw it when looking around and have heard of the Pimsleur method, will have to see if it seems like a good fit.

     I like that they have a lot more language options than Babbel. A bit more expensive than replacing our family plan for Duo, but most things are and you get what you pay for.

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     Walt Baldwin (waltbaldwin@mastodon.energy)'s status on Thursday, 25-Dec-2025 08:07:57 JST Walt Baldwin

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     • Adrianna Tan

     @bluegreenandfree

     my daughter did the same a year or so back. on recommedation from @skinnylatte switched to pimsleur and loves it.

     https://www.pimsleur.com/