I understand that Duolingo alone may not lead to complete mastery of a language. However, if my goal is to achieve advanced fluency—thinking in Ukrainian and engaging naturally with locals—should I first complete Duolingo’s entire Ukrainian course, or would it be wiser to supplement it with other learning resources?
Duolingo offers a structured introduction to vocabulary and basic grammar, which is a good starting point. In my case, relying solely on Duolingo made my language development feel mechanical. To target the fluency you described—like thinking in Ukrainian and participating in natural conversations—I found it necessary to incorporate additional resources. Engaging directly with native speakers through language exchange, reading local texts, or even listening to Ukrainian radio and podcasts provided a more nuanced grasp of the language. This blended approach certainly helped develop deeper, more practical language skills.
Hey everyone, I’ve been on a similar journey with Duolingo and though it’s great for building a foundation, I’ve noticed that true fluency really kicks in when you mix things up a bit. I started by finishing the basics on Duolingo, but then I dived into Ukrainian music, podcasts, and even followed a few YouTube channels in Ukrainian, which totally changed the way I processed the language. It’s like you move from memorizing words to feeling the rhythm of the language. I also tried chatting with native speakers through different online platforms, and those conversations taught me so much about everyday slang and context that Duolingo doesn’t usually cover. I’m curious, has anyone else experimented with non-traditional resources like local blogs or Ukrainian films? How did those experiences impact your learning process? Let’s swap some insider tips and see what different resources have made the biggest difference for you!
yo, duolingo gets your feet wet, but adding native convos and local media really helped me get fluent. i noticed that mixing methods—like chatting with locals or watching shows—provides the natural context duolingo lacks. give it a try, its a game changer!