600 Days on Duolingo, Can I Talk to People?

The speaker, a self-proclaimed Duolingo user of many years, is in Russia to test whether the app actually allows one to speak with native speakers. He sets rules for himself: no English, internet, Google Translate, or showing photos of actual objects. His first attempt involves asking someone to record him while he tries to say 'video' in Russian.

Duolingo

Russian Language

Social Experiment

The speaker is testing whether Duolingo actually helps people communicate in real life by spending time in Russia and trying to speak only Russian.
The speaker has set rules for the challenge: they cannot speak English, use the internet, Google Translate, or show people pictures.

Insights from the YouTube Video Script:

1. Does Duolingo Really Work? A Real-World Experiment

This script details a YouTuber's personal experiment to see if Duolingo actually helps with real-life communication. The premise is to try to communicate with people in Russia using only the vocabulary and grammar learned through the app. This raises a crucial question: can language learning apps like Duolingo truly prepare someone for real-world conversations, or are they primarily focused on basic language skills?

2. The Power of Humility and the Importance of Context

Despite initially feeling confident in his abilities after years of using Duolingo, the YouTuber quickly realizes his limitations and struggles to express himself accurately. This highlights the importance