Learning new skills like languages is important to many. So much so that it has made many stop using the computer for tablets or smartphones that have suitable applications for it. However, more and more apps are moving from the smartphone to the desktop.
We can say that the Duolingo app has made that step, although not officially. Linux users can have a part of the Duolingo service on our desktop without using the mobile app or having an app that manages our mobile remotely.
To do this, you only need to have Gnome installed and set as your default desktop environment. A user named Bo32 has created an extension that connects to your Duolingo account and displays your language learning progress in Gnome. You can also see your goals , those you've achieved, and those you still need to complete, as well as a shortcut to the Duolingo website for when you want to continue learning.
This app isn't official, but it's a useful extension that connects seamlessly with the Duolingo service. This extension is compatible with the latest versions of GNOME Shell , so even if you don't have a very old version, you can likely install and use this Duolingo extension.
We can install this extension through the Gnome extension manager, or through the developer's Github repository , where we can find the code and report any irregularities or problems with the extension.
The truth is, I know of few apps or extensions related to language learning, and even fewer that connect with mobile services like Duolingo. On the other hand, this mobile app is being used extensively for successful language learning, so it seems worth trying, don't you think?