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Language Learning Beyond B1
You finished Duolingo.
Now what?
Koydo offers an alternative language-practice format with proficiency labels, speaking activities, explanations, and selected subject-based practice. Current coverage varies by language and level.
Sound familiar?
The problem with stopping at Duolingo
The Plateau Problem
Some learners want a different practice format after using a gamified language course. Compare each provider's current proficiency coverage and activities.
Different Practice Formats
Koydo combines language practice with selected subject-based activities. Verify Duolingo's current lesson formats on its official site.
Pronunciation Practice
Koydo can provide sound-level practice cues and visual feedback. Verify each provider's current speaking features before deciding.
Your path forward
How Koydo works
1
Take the free CEFR placement test
A short Koydo placement activity; availability and sign-in requirements are shown before you begin.
2
Review a practice-level estimate
Review skill-level estimates labeled as practice aids, not official proficiency certification.
3
Get a personalized learning plan
Use recent practice results to select areas for further review.
4
Practice with AI coaching
AI pronunciation scoring, CLIL content, and real conversation scenarios.
Side by side
Koydo vs Duolingo for intermediate+ learners
| Feature | Koydo | Duolingo |
|---|---|---|
| Levels covered | ✓ A1 – C2 | ✗ Verify current proficiency coverage |
| Pronunciation feedback | ✓ Phoneme-level AI scoring | ✗ Verify current speaking feedback |
| Learning method | ✓ CLIL + immersion | ✗ Verify current lesson formats |
| Error explanation | ✓ Tells you WHY + L1 interference patterns | ✗ Verify current explanation features |
| Speaking practice | ✓ AI conversation scenarios | ✗ Verify current speaking activities |
| Pricing | See Koydo pricing page | See provider official site |
Third-party features, eligibility, and prices change. Verify current details on each provider's official site. Comparison reviewed in July 2026. Duolingo is a trademark of Duolingo, Inc.
Koydo isn't just a language app — it's a complete learning platform. Your Koydo subscription also includes SAT/AP test prep, 8,372 modules across 179 subjects, plus homeschool tools. Compare current Duolingo plans on its official site. Koydo plan details are on the Koydo pricing page.
Illustrative pronunciation feedback demo
See an example of sound-level practice feedback
This sample demonstrates the kind of automated practice cues Koydo can display. Scores and segments are illustrative, not a diagnosis or fluency outcome.
Spanish pronunciationWord spotlight
Practice target
fotosintesis
Improvement
+20
Attempt 1
64%/fo//to//sin//te//sis/
Attempt 2
84%/fo//to//sin//te//sis/
Coaching Snapshot
✓
Hold the /te/ stress longer so the rhythm lands in the right place.
✓
Keep the middle /sin/ crisp instead of flattening it into one blur.
✓
Repeat once slowly, then once at full speed to lock in the correction.
Why this converts
Learners do not just get a score. They see exactly which sound broke down, what to change, and how quickly the next attempt improves.
Why learners switch
Designed for additional practice formats
Structured CEFR progression
Koydo uses proficiency labels to organize supported language activities. Coverage varies by language and activity.
Phoneme-level pronunciation
Supported speaking activities can provide sound-level practice cues. Feedback is a practice aid, not a fluency or accent-outcome promise.
CLIL immersion
Koydo includes selected subject-based activities alongside language practice. Current availability varies by language and level.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Is Koydo really better than Duolingo?
The products use different learning formats. Compare current proficiency coverage, speaking activities, explanations, and plan details for your goals. Koydo does not guarantee fluency or a proficiency outcome.
What is CLIL?
Content and Language Integrated Learning combines subject-based activities with language practice. Koydo offers selected CLIL-style activities; availability varies by language and level.
How does pronunciation scoring work?
Supported Koydo speaking activities can compare sounds with a reference and provide practice cues. The feedback is automated, may be imperfect, and does not certify pronunciation or fluency.
Is the placement test really free?
The placement activity shows its current access requirements before you begin. Results are Koydo practice estimates, not official CEFR certification.
What languages does Koydo support?
Currently: Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, and more. Plus 56 UI languages so you can navigate in your native language.
Ready to break through the plateau?
Open the placement activity to see current access requirements. Results are Koydo practice estimates, not official certification.