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Afghanistan · Education & LanguagesDuolingo
A free, gamified language-learning app that works on a basic data connection, offering one of the few ways to keep learning English privately when formal options are limited.
What it helps with
- Improving EnglishShort lessons.
- Learning at homeSelf-paced.
- Five minutes a dayDaily habit.
About Duolingo
Duolingo is a widely used language-learning platform with bite-sized lessons across dozens of languages, fully usable on the free tier without any payment. In Afghanistan, where girls and women have been barred from secondary school and university education since 2021, apps like Duolingo have taken on particular importance as one of the few remaining ways to study independently and privately from a phone.
Key Features
- Free Core Lessons: Full language courses available without payment for the standard learning path.
- Gamified Structure: Streaks, points, and levels to keep motivation up over time.
- Learn Privately from a Phone: No classroom, teacher, or physical attendance required.
- Offline-Friendly Practice: Some lesson content can be downloaded for practice during connectivity outages.
How to Get Started
- Download the Duolingo app and create a free account.
- Choose the language you want to learn - English is the most commonly chosen option.
- Complete daily lessons to build a learning streak.
- Download lessons in advance where possible, in case of an internet shutdown.
Before you use it
- Limits: Duolingo has no Dari or Pashto course; English is taught from English or other supported languages.
- Payment: The free version is enough for daily practice.
Foreign card OK
English available
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Duolingo work with a foreign bank card in Afghanistan?
- Yes - Duolingo accepts foreign-issued cards in Afghanistan.
- Is Duolingo available in English?
- Yes, Duolingo has an English-language interface.
- Do I need a local phone number to use Duolingo?
- No, an international phone number generally works for Duolingo.
- Do I need local ID or residency for Duolingo?
- No, Duolingo doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use Duolingo?
- iOS · Android · Web
- How much does Duolingo cost?
- Free with ads; Super subscription paid
