Owen BlackerOct 21, 2023
This is very disappointing to read — they'll keep the course available but not allow updates >>
Language learning app Duolingo to mothball Welsh course https://nation.cymru/news/language-learning-app-duolingo-to-mothball-welsh-course/
Language learning app Duolingo to mothball Welsh course

Emily Price Language learning app Duolingo will mothball its Welsh course at the end of this month meaning it will no longer be edited or updated. The app uses game-like experiences to help learners practice and improve their language skills. At one point Welsh was the biggest growing language course on the platform. A group […]

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Show threadMartin DennehyOct 21, 2023
@owenblacker I literally cannot understand this decision. It's one of their most popular courses
Show threadOwen BlackerOct 21, 2023
@Marthorse indeed 😫
Show threadMartin Dennehy
@owenblacker Like from a business point of view, it's insane. How many people have got subscriptions just to learn Welsh. Thousands probably
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Show threadOwen BlackerOct 21, 2023
@Marthorse Also, it's literally maintained by government funding. I would expect the cost to Duo Inc must be minimal surely
Show threadMartin DennehyOct 21, 2023
@owenblacker That would be my guess as to what's happened, someone in Welsh government has clicked something up somewhere. Not for the first time...