Use Duolingo offline - how it works

Regular training is essential to learn a language well. It is therefore helpful to be able to use Duolingo offline, and not only with an available network. Unfortunately, this is only possible with a few restrictions. We will show you how you can continue your language course efficiently at any time.

Android & iOS: Use the Duolingo app offline

Unfortunately, you cannot use the duolingo.com website without an internet connection - neither in desktop nor in mobile mode. Instead, you have to switch to the Duolingo mobile app for Android or iOS. If you have installed the app, proceed as follows to use Duolingo offline:

1. Start the app while you have an active internet connection. Wait a few seconds (note: you may have to tap and wait for the last section first).
2. Now switch off WiFi or the mobile data connection or activate flight mode.
3. If you now start the Duolingo app in offline mode, you have access to the last lessons. On the screenshot you can see that the two unfinished "Sports" sections are available.

Duolingo in offline mode: restrictions

• Unfortunately, you do not have access to lessons that have already been completed. These are grayed out in offline mode and cannot be opened.
• If you complete the available sections and reach the next level, you cannot use the newly activated lessons in offline mode either. In this case, you first need the Internet again, in order to then be able to use the new level offline.
• In addition, the practice mode of Duolingo cannot be used offline. So you can only learn new vocabulary and not consolidate what you have already learned.
• In addition, you can only have the entire sentence read in offline mode and not individual words as usual.

Learn Language Offline - Alternatives to Duolingo

• With Memrise (Android / iOS) you can learn new words and consolidate vocabulary. The whole thing also works offline.
• You can also use the vocabulary trainer of the Busuu app (Android / iOS) offline. In the free version, two beginner and two advanced levels are available.
• You can also use the Babbel app without an internet connection. You can simply download the individual courses and lessons via the app and then learn offline.
• On the next page we present the best vocabulary trainer software for PC and smartphone.