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Practice speaking in real-world scenarios with guidance that helps you understand and respond naturally.

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A real conversation, guided step by step

Every message is broken down so you understand exactly what's being said and why.

🔤 Word-by-word breakdown
sumimasen すみません、
raamen o ラーメンを
hitotsu 一つ
onegaishimasu お願いします。
excuse me· ramen (obj.)· one· please
"Excuse me, one ramen please."
💬 Example answers
味噌ラーメンをください。
miso raamen o kudasai
I'll have the miso ramen, please.
Use
おすすめは何ですか？
osusume wa nan desu ka?
What do you recommend?
Use
📖 Grammar in context
〜をお願いします (o onegaishimasu)
A polite way to request something. Place the item before を and end with お願いします. More polite than ください.
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いらっしゃいませ！
Welcome!
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Your progress

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72
Comfortable
Accuracy
82%
Engagement
74%
Independence
68%
Detailed feedback after every session
See exactly how you did — accuracy, engagement, and how much you spoke on your own.
食べる
taberu · to eat
learned
駅
eki · station
review 2d
注文
chuumon · order
review 5d
Words you learn stick
Vocabulary builds from your conversations and comes back at the right time so you don't forget.
AdvancedC1
Upper IntermediateB2
ElementaryA2
BeginnerA1
StarterPre-A1
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Scenarios

Train for the moments that matter

40+ real situations you'll actually face.

Ramen shop in Tokyo

🍜 Food & Drink

Order ramen at a busy Tokyo counter

Practice ordering, asking questions, and handling a real conversation with the chef.

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 Japanese temple pathway

⛩️ Culture

Navigate a temple visit

Practice asking a local about customs, etiquette, and what to expect during the ceremony.

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 Busy Tokyo train station

🚉 Getting Around

Find your platform at rush hour

Practice asking for directions and understanding replies in a busy station.

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Questions

Common questions

No. You can start as a complete beginner. The AI tutor adapts to your level and guides you through the conversation with hints and translations when you need them.
Duolingo trains you to recognise patterns. Fluent trains you to speak. You practice real, open-ended conversations — not multiple choice or fill-in-the-blank exercises.
Yes — free to try, no account required. Pick a scenario and start speaking in under 30 seconds.
Japanese is live now. French, Turkish, and English are coming soon. More languages are on the roadmap.
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