primalkarma’s Substack • 2 HN points • 22 Apr 24
- Duolingo is good for starting a new language and building vocabulary, but it falls short in providing fluency due to lack of contextual learning.
- Children learn languages by immersing in contextual environments, showing the importance of context in vocabulary acquisition and articulation.
- Software design and language articulation have similarities, and a shift towards an object-oriented model in language learning software could enhance fluency by providing a contextual environment.