Learn to Read - Duolingo ABC

Learn to Read - Duolingo ABC

Interactive Stories for Kids

3.8K ratings
725 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 9, 2023
  • August 2, 2023
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This app provides interactive stories and over 700 hands-on lessons designed to help children from preschool to second grade learn to read. It focuses on phonics, sight words, and vocabulary through engaging, multi-sensory activities and mini-games, all in a kid-safe, ad-free environment.

✓Interactive stories
✓Over 700 hands-on lessons
✓Phonics and sight word learning
✓Vocabulary building
✓Multi-sensory activities
✓Mini-games and rewards
✓Offline learning
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What's New in Learn to Read

1.96.2

August 2, 2023

We work hard to pack bug fixes and other improvements into every release. Send us your feedback at literacy-feedback@duolingo.com!

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📉 204-1

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This app dropped -1 position in Education chart.

Last updated on October 15, 2026.

User reviews

Download this free app! It’s the best learning app! :D

I only like free games and this one is so cool! It actually makes reading fun! I love Duolingo ABC! My younger brother (he’s 7 now) is playing it right now and he loves it too! He loves learning the sight word ‘me’ and he loves the giganto-pop story and the pancake game. Thank you Duolingo for creating this amazing free game!😛🌈😆😉🫧🧋💖🍓🤭😊🤗🍒🍓

p.s. please make a language button for the app to change the language like Spanish or British English. I’m from London but Duolingo ABC is kinda not suited for UK education. Children can also use your Duolingo app to learn different languages. Also make an alphabet song 🎵 to help children learn the alphabet in Duolingo ABC. This will help them learn the alphabet. You can also use funny animations for the Duolingo characters like the characters 🪩 dance with the little ones while that alphabet song plays instrumental.

Also, make a theme song for the app and post it on your Duolingo abc channel. You can add some of the lyrics with the letter teams and the other letters of the alphabet and then, you can add the things that they start with like for example, “🎶 l for 🦁 lion, m for 🐵 monkey🎶” and then, add the letter teams: “ 🎵sheep starts with sh, chicken starts with ch🎵”

Thank you Duolingo for making this educational app and I mean it!

By the way, my brother is learning about the letter teams: a_e, i_e, o_e and u_e!

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Amazing

I downloaded this app for my 5 year old brother who is about to go into kindergarten. He already knows his letters and started the app, and since then he has got so much better! The app is amazing, it reads it all to you, with no adds and no upgrades you have to pay for. There is also many levels from pre-k to 2nd grade. I personally like it better than other reading apps I used and it is actually helping him read. Also it works in the car with no WiFi! Overall amazing app.
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At least there’s a monkey

There are the most unfunny jokes

Won’t load

This game won’t let me load for my sister it pmo

Only english 😡😡

Not good you have a full learning language app but can’t make this app another language than English

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Levels getting stuck on certain content

Bug

App crashing or freezing

Bug

Login/password reset issues

Bug

Incorrect information in some stories

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Add more languages beyond English

Feature

Introduce British English accent option

Feature

Provide progress tracking and analytics for parents

Feature

Offer more advanced content for older kids

Feature

Add math and other subject areas

Feature

FAQ

What does Duolingo ABC do?

Duolingo ABC is an educational app designed to help children from preschool to second grade learn to read. It offers interactive stories and over 700 hands-on lessons that cover phonics, sight words, vocabulary, and more, using engaging and multi-sensory activities.

What are the key features of Duolingo ABC?

Key features include interactive stories with read-aloud functionality, bite-sized lessons focusing on phonics and sight words, multi-sensory activities like tracing and drag-and-drop, fun mini-games, and rewards to keep children motivated. It also offers offline learning capabilities.

Is Duolingo ABC free to use?

Yes, Duolingo ABC is completely free to use. The app is ad-free and does not contain any in-app purchases, ensuring a safe and uninterrupted learning experience for children.

What age group is Duolingo ABC designed for?

The app is specifically designed for children from preschool through second grade. The content and learning sequences are tailored by literacy and early-education experts to build foundational reading skills for this age range.

Can I use Duolingo ABC without an internet connection?

Yes, Duolingo ABC supports offline learning. This means children can play and learn anytime, anywhere, even without an internet connection, making it convenient for travel or areas with limited connectivity.