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How many people actually use Duolingo in real life for serious language learning? I’ve met people who sue Rosetta, Babbel, Pimsleur, etc. But Duolingo seems like something people try out as a hobby or distraction more so than a commitment.

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I've used it to try to seriously learn german in the past and it was helpful. I'm using it for spanish now and while I agree with some of the comments here that's it's not perfect it's also the best thing that's not an in-person class I've ever used.

> I’ve met people who sue Rosetta, Babbel, Pimsleur, etc.

For a second my mind processed that typo as "damn, people really hate Rosetta!"

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