Duolingo, as a language learning platform, assesses language proficiency through a variety of exercises and questions.
Some of these are:
- Translation Exercises:
- Translate a sentence from the target language to the native language or vice versa.
- Listening Comprehension:
- Listen to an audio clip in the target language and answer questions about what was heard.
- Multiple Choice:
- Select the correct translation or answer from a list of options.
- Fill in the Blank:
- Complete a sentence by filling in the missing word or words.
- Matching:
- Match words or phrases in the target language with their corresponding translations.
- Speaking Exercises:
- Repeat a sentence in the target language or respond to prompts by speaking.
- Grammar and Vocabulary Challenges:
- Identify grammatical errors, choose the correct word, or demonstrate understanding of specific language rules.
- Image Recognition:
- Associate words or phrases with images in the target language.
Duolingo often employs a gamified approach, making the learning process engaging and interactive. Questions may adapt based on the learner's performance, focusing on areas that need improvement. Additionally, Duolingo may include real-world scenarios in its questions to simulate practical language use.