So you were busy, and you forgot to maintain your Duolingo streak. Now, Duo, that little green owl, is mad at you, and you’re disappointed in yourself. Whether you’re studying a language, chess, math, music or another course, a streak slip-up is not checkmate anymore.
On Monday, the language-learning program announced a one-month treat for forgetful customers. Beginning Monday, players who lose their streak of consecutive learning days can restore that streak by completing three lessons in one sitting.
But if you’re going to skip a day, do it in June, because this restoration feature lasts for only that month.
Streaks are a big deal for many Duolingo customers. More than 15 million players have a streak that’s over a year long, the company says, and an unofficial Duolingo streak hall of fame cited by USA Today reports that the longest Duolingo streaks run 13 years. It takes only one missed day to ruin a streak, so players who might be traveling, ill or otherwise distracted can easily lose a streak that took years to build.
To rebuild your streak, it must be at least 30 days long, and learners must complete the three required lessons in the same playing period.
Eligible learners will see the option appear in their app, prompting them to revive their streak.
Duolingo will offer you a chance to revive your lost streak, and honestly, who wouldn’t take that?
Recovering lost streaks has been one of the most consistent requests Duolingo hears from learners, a Duolingo representative said in a statement. “In the past year alone, tens of thousands of learners asked for their streak back across social media in more than 80 countries.”
Stephan is the sports journalist for the Maple Grove Report.
