Meet Peter, Jennifer, and Janet: three learners using Duolingo–and only Duolingo –to learn French. Check out the videos to hear a bit more about their journeys and how Duolingo helped them build their confidence and meet their goals in their new language!
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When he was 15, Peter (@peter3.14159) went to France on a study abroad program, and though he immersed himself in a homestay, he struggled with the language.
Like many learners, Jennifer (@tsannifer) was first motivated to pick up French for travel—a friend challenged her to start learning before a trip to Montreal—so she downloaded Duolingo and dove in! A year later, in Montreal, Jennifer was excited to use her French in practice and was amazed at how much she could learn and understand (even with the regional differences between Montreal and France)! Jennifer studied more than 5 hours a day, and managed to finish the French course in 5 weeks.
Since she began learning French, Janet (@JanetRando1) and her study buddy keep each other accountable—it just so happens that her study buddy is her husband! The pair began learning in 2019 in preparation for spending three months in Paris, and they haven’t stopped.