Essays
Is There a Duolingo for Writing Hanzi by Hand?
Duolingo gamifies recognition, but it barely touches writing characters from memory. Here is why, and what a handwriting-first alternative actually looks like.
Lawrence Arya··5 min
Essays
Why Duolingo Chinese Did Not Teach You to Write
Duolingo builds recognition through tapping and matching, not writing from memory. Here is exactly why your handwriting stalled, and how to fix it without quitting Duolingo.
Lawrence Arya··5 min