Parents' Frequently Asked Questions

The Magic Carpet Journey is Duolingo's interactive language learning experience designed specifically for children aged 5-11. It visualizes your child's language learning progress as a magical carpet that grows more vibrant and detailed as they master new skills. The carpet serves as both a motivational tool and a visual representation of their unique learning path.

Currently, the Magic Carpet Journey supports learning in Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian, Chinese, and Portuguese. We're constantly adding new languages based on parent and educator feedback.

Yes! The Magic Carpet Journey adapts to your child's age, learning style, and pace. Younger children (5-7) will experience more visual and audio-based learning with simpler vocabulary, while older children (8-11) will engage with more complex language concepts and reading exercises. The difficulty automatically adjusts based on your child's performance.

We recommend 15-20 minutes of daily practice for optimal language acquisition without overwhelming your child. The app has built-in timers and gentle reminders to prevent excessive screen time. You can also set custom daily time limits in the parental controls section.

Yes! Research confirms that children aged 5-11 can learn languages up to 45% faster than adults due to their enhanced neuroplasticity. Their brains are naturally wired for language acquisition during this critical developmental window. The Magic Carpet Journey leverages this natural advantage through age-appropriate activities designed to maximize this biological learning boost.

The Magic Carpet uses several visual elements to represent your child's learning journey:

• Pattern Vibrancy: Mastered concepts appear as vibrant, fully-formed patterns, while areas needing improvement show as faded designs.
• Golden Threads: Daily streaks add golden threads to the carpet, reinforcing the value of consistent practice.
• Gem Embellishments: Gems earned through completing lessons appear as sparkling embellishments on the carpet.
• Flying Height: As your child progresses through achievement leagues, their carpet flies higher in the sky, providing a visual metaphor for their advancement.

Our proprietary adaptive learning algorithm analyzes your child's performance across multiple dimensions, including:

• Vocabulary retention and recall speed
• Grammar pattern recognition
• Pronunciation accuracy (for speaking exercises)
• Listening comprehension
• Reading proficiency (for age-appropriate content)

The system identifies areas of strength and challenge, then customizes future lessons to reinforce concepts that need additional practice while introducing new material at an optimal pace for your child's unique learning profile.

Absolutely! Many parents use the Magic Carpet Journey to supplement school language instruction. The app aligns with common educational standards and introduces vocabulary and concepts often taught in elementary school language classes. In the parent dashboard, you can view your child's current learning topics and vocabulary to help coordinate with school curriculum.

Protecting children's privacy is our highest priority. We comply with all applicable children's privacy laws including COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) and GDPR-K. We only collect the minimal information necessary to provide the service and do not share children's personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

Parent accounts are required for children under 13, and all communication features are disabled for child accounts. You can review our comprehensive Children's Privacy Policy for full details.

No, we have removed all third-party advertising from the children's version of the app. Children will never see external ads while using the Magic Carpet Journey. The free version may occasionally display prompts for Super Duolingo features, but these are clearly labeled and designed to be non-disruptive to the learning experience.

The parent dashboard provides several important controls:

• Daily time limits (adjustable by day of week)
• Progress reports and learning summaries
• Content filters for age-appropriate lessons
• Password protection for app settings
• Option to disable in-app purchases
• Control over any social features (all disabled by default)

The Magic Carpet Journey is available on:

• iOS devices (iPhone, iPad) running iOS 13 or newer
• Android devices running Android 7.0 or newer
• Web browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge)

For the best experience, we recommend a tablet or larger screen, especially for younger children.

An internet connection is required for initial setup and to sync progress across devices. However, once downloaded, many lessons can be completed offline. The app will automatically sync progress when reconnected to the internet. Super Duolingo members can download entire course units for extended offline learning.

Your child's progress is automatically synced to their account. To access their profile on a new device, simply download the Duolingo app, log in with the parent account credentials, then select your child's profile. All progress, achievements, and carpet customizations will transfer automatically.

The free version includes:

• Core language lessons and basic exercises
• Standard Magic Carpet patterns and designs
• Limited daily lessons (5 per day)

Super Duolingo includes everything in the free version plus:

• Unlimited lessons and hearts
• Premium carpet patterns and customization options
• Advanced progress tracking and detailed learning reports
• Offline learning mode
• Ad-free experience (though children's accounts never see external ads)
• Interactive stories and cultural exploration activities
• Priority customer support

Our 14-day free trial gives you full access to all Super Duolingo features with no commitment. You won't be charged during the trial period, and you can cancel anytime before the trial ends to avoid any billing. No credit card is required to start your free trial. We'll send a reminder email 3 days before the trial expires to help you decide whether to continue with a paid subscription.

After the 14-day free trial, Super Duolingo is available through the following subscription options:

• Monthly: $9.99/month
• Annual: $79.99/year (equivalent to $6.67/month, saving 33%)
• Family Plan: $119.99/year for up to 6 family members (best value for multiple children)

All subscriptions include access to all languages and premium features.

You can cancel your subscription at any time through your account settings. Here's how:

1. Log in to your parent account on the Duolingo website or app
2. Navigate to Settings > Subscription
3. Select "Manage Subscription" or "Cancel Subscription"
4. Follow the prompts to complete the cancellation

Your access to Super Duolingo features will continue until the end of your current billing period. We do not offer refunds for partial subscription periods, but you are welcome to continue using the premium features until your subscription expires.