How Duolingo Enhances English Learners' Vocabulary and Skills

Abstract

In this era of technology, innovations have developed rapidly and massively. Programmers create learning English applications, and the applications can be used by people who want to learn English independently. One of learning English applications offered and is quite popular among English learners is Duolingo Application. The writer also uses Duolingo to learn foreign languages, and the writer introduces Duolingo application to English learners who have not known about it or who have never used it. The writer thinks that if English learners are not surrounded by people who care about English and like sharing information, then these English learners will not be able to have the idea that in fact many good applications for learning English are available and are able to use for them to learn English independently. Therefore, the writer is interested in introducing Duolingo applications to many people, especially English teachers and learners, especially those who have no idea at all about Duolingo. This study will show the audience the look of Duolingo and activities available on the application. The activities on Duolingo can be done independently because it is user friendly and is interesting to use by anyone. By using Duolingo application English learners can increase their English vocabulary and to exercise their English skills. The writer finds that using Duolingo application is very fascinating, and the design of activities will motivate English learners to use it to learn English independently.