Duolingo: Language Lessons

Duolingo is a productive way to pass the time when you don’t have an internet connection, especially before or during a trip. The app is known for short, game-like lessons in many languages, including Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, Italian, German, and more.

Offline support has changed over time and can depend on your plan, course, and app version, so it’s worth checking before you rely on it for a long flight. Some paid users may have access to offline lessons, but you shouldn’t assume your entire course will be available without internet. At best, some of your upcoming lessons will be available, which is more than enough to keep you occupied during a morning commute or a waiting room delay.

Even with that “downside,” Duolingo is worth keeping on your iPhone if you’re learning a language. A few short lessons can make downtime feel more useful than endlessly refreshing apps that won’t load.

Before going offline, open Duolingo while connected and check whether your next lessons are available.