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## Frequently Asked Questions

Curious about how well Duolingo works? Our learning experts have answers!

### How do you know for sure that Duolingo works?
We do a lot of different [research to make sure Duolingo works](https://blog.duolingo.com/results-duolingo-efficacy-studies/), including [research with you, our learners](https://blog.duolingo.com/how-duolingo-works-with-learners/)!

### How does Duolingo compare to classroom learning?
Duolingo learners can read and listen as if they’d taken 5 university semesters! [Read more](https://blog.duolingo.com/effective-intermediate-learning/).

### Can Duolingo help me learn to speak?
Yes! [Read more](https://blog.duolingo.com/how-well-does-duolingo-teach-speaking-skills/) about how Duolingo teaches speaking skills.

### Can Duolingo help me travel?
Yes! [Learn more](https://blog.duolingo.com/learn-language-for-trip/) about how to use Duolingo for travel.

### Can I learn anything besides languages on Duolingo?
A whole lot! Duolingo also teaches [math](https://blog.duolingo.com/duolingo-launches-math-app/), [music](https://blog.duolingo.com/music-course/), [chess](https://blog.duolingo.com/chess-course/), and [kids’ reading](https://abc.duolingo.com/).

### How long does it take to learn a language on Duolingo?
Not as long as you think! [Read more](https://blog.duolingo.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-learn-spanish-french/).

### Can I become fluent by using Duolingo?
It depends on what you mean by ‘fluent’! [Read more](https://blog.duolingo.com/can-duolingo-make-me-fluent/).

### What’s the most efficient way to learn on Duolingo?
The key is to keep moving along the path! [Read more](https://blog.duolingo.com/duolingo-teaches-5-semesters/).