Reach
Duolingo has a significant reach, with more people learning languages on the app in the U.S. than in all U.S. high schools combined
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Luis von Ahn explains how Duolingo harnesses the psychological techniques of social media and mobile games to get you excited to learn — all while spreading access to education across the world.
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