<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Duolingo's design is praised for being playful and gamified.</li><li>Users want to feel progress in language learning during short free moments and to build real skills.</li><li>The app is criticized for focusing too much on streaks and XP rather than fluency.</li><li>Suggestions from users include AI-simulated tutor, personalized content based on motivation, and more context in lessons.</li><li>Users also desire practice in real conversations with voice input and immediate feedback.</li><li>Allowing users more freedom to navigate lessons, smarter retries with feedback, and limited ads are suggested improvements.</li><li>Top suggested features based on RICE scores include personalized content, bite-sized explainers between lessons, and smarter retries.</li><li>Gamification is acknowledged as effective, but building lasting habits requires human connection, context, and emotional flexibility.</li><li>Success of ideas suggested in the study could be measured based on increased user engagement and progress in language learning.</li></ul>

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