George Audi’s Post

Duolingo just released our Q3 earnings, and the momentum we had in the first two quarters of this year carried into the third. A few highlights: • Daily Active Users (DAUs) increased 63% YoY; • Total bookings grew 49% and revenue grew 43% YoY;  • We delivered our highest quarterly Adjusted EBITDA of $22.5 million. We continue to outperform expectations, so we’re raising our full-year guidance for 2023. Last month, our annual language conference, Duocon, gave learners a look at our new Music course and how we’re integrating Music and Math into our main app. Our multi-subject strategy takes the long view: We’re focused on building the best learning experience possible for these new subjects, and we expect learners will be even more compelled to do their Duolingo every day. Most iOS users can try out Math and Music starting tomorrow! I talk more about our strategy in this month’s shareholder letter:  https://lnkd.in/g9dUS2WM #earningsreport #quarterlyresults

We just released our Q1 earnings at Duolingo, and 2024 is off to a strong start! A few highlights: • Daily Active Users (DAUs) increased 54% YoY; • Total bookings grew 41% and revenue grew 45% YoY; • We delivered our highest quarterly Adjusted EBITDA of $44.0 million. Because of this performance, we’ve raised our full year guidance. In this quarter’s letter, I discuss our growth opportunities, as well as the progress we’ve made towards better serving English learners around the world. In case you missed it, two recent independent research studies showed that Duolingo English learners in Colombia and Spain gain more proficiency than students in a classroom! Read more in my letter to shareholders: https://lnkd.in/gWQQ__sf #earningsreport #quarterlyresults

Duolingo owned April Fools Day this year. Have you seen their TikToks yet? Pure genius. The way they answer comments is unhinged and hilarious - which is generating so much engagement with GenZ, they regularly have 8-figure views. Promoting a learning app could be hella boring, but Duolingo is crushing it with their extreme weirdness. My daughter has been learning Greek on it, just for fun. She’s now further ahead in Greek than she is in German. Her Dad is German and she’s taking German GCSE this year. Thanks Duolingo for stealing my child. — #BusinessDevelopment #GrowthMarketing #SocialMediaMarketing #EdTech #LearningApps

Don't know what's wrong with you Duolingo. 🥹 After impressing us with your fantastic onboarding, the push notifications are just so off ! The text on their push notification is white- Doesn't pass  4.5:1 Color Contrast Check Not a major concern for the reputation that Duolingo has built, but still surprising ! Sorry for the nitpick ! Mig R. But as a designer can't see Duolingo's push notification like this. 🎉Good News: BTW, I have hit Level 4th in Section 1 for German Language ! #accessibility #accessibilitymatters #accessibledesign #accessible

What started as a simple daily routine with Duolingo turned into a profound journey of self-discovery and resilience. In my latest blog, I share how a 365-day streak with this language app became more than just about learning Spanish. It's about the power of small, consistent efforts. About learning to appreciate the wins, no matter how small, and understanding that it's okay to move at your own pace. This experience wasn't just about acquiring a new language; it was a lesson in living life more gracefully, in embracing sustainability over grand gestures. It's a reminder that sometimes, just showing up is enough. 👉 Dive into the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gp8v7Azb

Anyone else using Duolingo to learn a new language? I’m back on the app to help restore the remnants of Nihongo (Japanese) that I learned in 9th and 10th grade. Did you know you can follow other “Duos” to encourage each other’s language learning goals or even compete in a league? I love that you can even learn Hawaiian on this app! #duolingo #nihongo

I love it when brands participate in April Fools and here are my top picks for 2024. 1. By far, Duolingo On Ice: I just started using Duolingo Max last week and love it, but their April Fools win in all categories thanks to the choreography. https://lnkd.in/gdaB7sdB 2. Scotch by Scotch: A match made in heaven. https://lnkd.in/g4T34hJp 3. BabyQuip baby babble translator: Communicating with your little one just got a whole lot easier with this translator app. #AprilFools #brand #DigitalMarketing

🦉 We've all been there: trying to learn a language, life gets hectic, and suddenly Duo the owl is giving you passive-aggressive shade. (Speaking from experience, see my guilt trip from Duo below 😉 ) 👯 But hey, these "playful pushes" (read: hilarious guilt trips) are exactly why Duolingo has become a social media darling. Their quirky mascot, Duo, transforms a faceless app into a relatable friend (albeit a slightly judgy one) on your language journey. Read more on my latest blog about how Duolingo built a brand on relatability and fun! https://lnkd.in/g4DkDt9B #CX #Brandexperience

Celebrating my 1-year streak at Duolingo! 🎉💪🦉 For those struggling to keep up their language learning goals, here are some tips that worked for me: - Find a language you can practice offline. I switched to French because I have a lot of French friends to practice with. - Do it at the same time every day. Consistency is key, so I do mine in the morning while commuting or after coffee. - Financial commitment always helps. Having the premium version for a few months reminded me that I was paying for it and helped me commit more. - Have the Widget on your home screen. Seeing Duo's sad or angry face on my phone screen weirdly worked as a reminder to do my daily activity! Any different tips to keep it up and hit the 2-year streak now? 🌍🗣️ #Duolingo #LanguageLearning #ConsistencyIsKey