George, our moderator, reveals that Duolingo will now update only eight languages. Courses for many native speakers remain outdated, which has increased user dissatisfaction.
Hey everyone! It’s really intriguing to see Duolingo making such a focused update, though I totally get why so many of us are feeling left out. I’m wondering if this could be a turning point for quality over quantity—is it possible they want to really perfect these eight courses, or are we missing an opportunity to cater to a broader audience? 
How do you all think this might affect our learning experience in the long run? Would love to hear some ideas or alternative approaches you’d consider if you were in their shoes!
I have been following these updates with a measure of concern and pragmatic curiosity. From my experience, concentrating on a smaller set of courses might allow Duolingo to deeply refine content and pedagogical approaches for those languages. However, it also means that many native English speakers will be left using courses that have seen little improvement over the years. I have noticed that stagnation in course updates can negatively affect motivation and learning outcomes. Personally, I plan to keep an eye on future changes while exploring complementary platforms to ensure a well-rounded language practice.
hey, looks like duolingo is taking a gamble on quality vs reach. many of us might feel left out if nothing changes. i’m already checkin other apps till they address these issues. might be a sign we need alternatives.
Hey everyone, I’ve been mulling over this too! It’s interesting that Duolingo chose quality over quantity for these eight languages, but I wonder what that means for the rest of us who might feel a bit sidelined. It got me thinking—could this be a call to action for the community to step in and create our own improvements or perhaps spark a movement toward more customizable learning options? I’m really curious if anyone has brainstormed creative workarounds or ideas to keep our courses fresh until things change. What do you think? Could community efforts help fill the gap here, or might there be other hidden benefits to this approach? Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!
I have been observing the updates and share a similar concern regarding the plight of native speaker courses. I can understand the reasoning behind channeling resources into eight major languages to enhance learning quality; however, this approach leaves a significant portion of the user base with aging content and less engaging material. Personally, I have noticed that an outdated course can dampen motivation and even slow progress. I’ve since started supplementing my learning with other platforms while keeping an eye on any improvements on Duolingo’s part. It would be reassuring to see a long-term plan for addressing this disparity.