Why You Still Can’t Speak English (Even After Using Apps Like Duolingo)

You’ve completed hundreds of lessons on Duolingo… you’ve even earned 300‑day streaks, badges, and XP. But when you stand in front of an American cashier, your brain freezes. Your mouth goes blank. You end up saying “yes”, “no”, or “I’m sorry” and nothing else. The hard truth is: apps like Duolingo are great for vocabulary…