Duolingo

Introducing DuoCertified, a partnership between Duolingo and Uber to offer users a safe and welcoming environment to practice their target language through real-life interactions. Insight: You can only get so far learning a language through an app. At some point, you plateau. Even if you know the words, using them out loud — in real life — can feel intimidating. Because language isn’t just about memorization. It’s about confidence. What people really need is a face-to-face space to speak, stumble, and grow. Because fluency starts with feeling safe to speak. Idea: DuoCertified offers users a seamless and convenient way to practice their language skills in real-world settings, right from their phone. While our primary partnership focuses on Uber rides — turning travel time into conversational learning — the model is easily expandable. Future extensions could include everyday environments like restaurants, barbershops, salons, and more, bringing language practice to the moments people already live in.