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A comment on Show HN: I speak 5 languages. Common apps taught me none. So I built lairner.

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Re:Show HN: I speak 5 languages. Common apps taught me none.... by stronglikedan on Friday February 13, 2026 @10:43AM (#47003985)
> It is surprising how many waste time on Duolingo.

It's not a waste of time if one enjoys it. Not everyone has the same goals, and Duolingo proves that a great many people enjoy their model.

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Re:Show HN: I speak 5 languages. Common apps taught me none.... by Throaway1982 on Friday February 13, 2026 @10:55AM (#47004148)
actually something can be a waste of time if one enjoys it, see: heroin, or any other addictive substances
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Re:Show HN: I speak 5 languages. Common apps taught me none.... by casey2 on Friday February 13, 2026 @10:47AM (#47004038)
Presumably if one uses a styled "language-learning app" and are shown testimonals saying something like "I used X and learned language Y" then they are using the app with the goal of learning the language.

Also the poster was clearing trying to say "If that is there goal, they are wasting their time." Why misconstrue them so heavily?

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