Understanding Duolingo Score 60: The Milestone for Independent Language Use
By
Masha Kostromitina, Ph.D.
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Summary
A Duolingo Score of 60 represents a significant milestone in language learning, indicating that learners are transitioning from basic survival language to independent, practical communication. The article explains that at this level, users can combine known elements to create new expressions, understand authentic materials, and engage in real conversations. It emphasizes that the language becomes a tool for use rather than just a subject to study, marking the beginning of true language independence.
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With a Duolingo Score of 60, the language stops being only a subject you study and starts becoming something you use.
Instead of relying on fixed expressions, you now combine what you know to create new expressions.
Your Duolingo Score isn't just a number—it's a snapshot of what you're capable of saying, understanding, and doing in your new language!
What's a Score of 60? Basically, your passport to real conversations.
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