Duolingo Stories

Duolingo Stories are short, interactive narratives used on Duolingo to help learners improve their reading and listening comprehension. They were first introduced in 2019 (beta) and are now available in over 15 languages.

The story, Je veux un Chien (French course)

These stories use real characters from the Duolingo world — like Bea, Junior, Eddy, Lily, Vikram, and Lin ranging from humorous dialogues to emotional encounters. Every story reinforces vocabulary and grammar taught in regular lessons, but with added context and engagement.

Features

• Interactive Reading: Users follow a story and answer questions based on the content.
• Voice Acting: Stories are fully voiced to support listening comprehension.
• XP Rewards: Completing a story usually gives 5–14 XP depending on the language and level.
• Level System: Stories are grouped by crown levels (1–5), just like regular skills.
• Reinforcement: The vocabulary aligns with what's taught in the main skill tree.

Example Languages with Stories

• Spanish
• French
• German
• Italian
• Portuguese
• Japanese
• Korean
• English (for non-English speakers)

Duolingo Story Characters

Character	Role
Bea	Confident, no-nonsense
Junior	Bea's dramatic younger brother
Eddy	Laid-back dog lover
Lily	Deadpan emo teenager
Lin	Wild and fun, full of energy
Vikram	Quiet, gentle baker