I’ve been spending a lot of time this past month on Duolingo. They said Section 8 was the last regular level, once I finished it I would be doing individualized practice. So I was curious. At the rate I was going it would take me about a year to get there, so I dug in and finished yesterday afternoon.
So what happened when I clicked Continue? It turns out they’ve added Section 9, which has 41 levels of new material. Level 8 had only 36. So I’m going back to doing at least a little bit every day. But now I can go back and review any level I like, which includes not just the lessons but a choice of extra exercises to test vocabulary, listening and speaking.
I’m not sorry for immersing myself, I’ve learned a lot. I’m still watching TV with Spanish subtitles every day and I’ve noticed I can understand a lot more of what they’re saying now.
So good for Duo for continuing to add new material, but I won’t be taken in again.
June 8, 2024
…I’m afraid that this old dog would be poor learning new tricks.
It takes time and patience, a complete waste if one doesn’t want to do it for some crazy reason.
Learning is great!
Amen to that!
I admire you for learning a new language late in life. I struggle too much with my first language to even try. But it’s a great goal.
Thanks. 🙂
It is always good to learn new things and to keep our m ih nd active.
Yes. 🙂
You have done so good with this so you might as well continue!
Thanks.
Spanish was a good language to choose. Because there are so many Spanish and Mexican people in the country. When I’m around them, I always wonder what they are saying.
🙂
So glad Duolingo continues to feed your curiosity and sense of accomplishment! You go, girl!
Thanks. 🙂
That was a bad move on their part. Not everyone would be as understanding and dedicated as you are. They might just quit. Good luck with the next level.
It turns out they let me go back to any exercises I want, so it was worth doing.
Awesome
And why not continue, if you’ve happy.
Good for your overall well-being
Yes, anything that turns us on keeps us going. 🙂
That’s awesome that you have stuck with this and learned so much.
Thanks. 🙂
when you are out and about, do you try to understand what they are saying? I have trouble understanding English spoken by anyone under 30.. they speak so fast I can’t follow. I had an automated message from the home inspectors and I listened to it 4 times and still only got part of it. it was loud enough, she talked with no breathing between the long message.
Unfortunately I don’t encounter anyone who speaks Spanish. You’re right, some English speakers talk too fast and don’t enunciate well enough for me to understand.