Learning different foreign languages has become a trend nowadays. There are a lot of online learning platforms which are specifically designed for learning different languages like French, Spanish, German, etc. One such platform where you can learn a different foreign language is Duolingo. To use this platform you will need Duolingo gems which you will need to earn. Earn them there are a lot of different ways and one of them is Duolingo leagues and leaderboards. So here we will be discussing them in detail so that you know everything about the Duoling League.
Quick Takeaways
Duolingo is a platform which helps you to learn different languages.
To learn a language you will need to complete different lesson plans and thus you will need to earn Duolingo gems.
Duolingo is one of the best ways of earning gems. It is like a competition which goes on for a week and you have to compete with other unknown users.
There are several different leagues in which you will be taking part. Once you pass the first league you get eligible for the other.
There are a total of 10 different leagues which starts with the bronze league and ends with the diamond league.
However, we recommend you read till the end so that you do not miss any of the important information on the Duolingo league and leaderboard.
What are Duolingo gems?
When you are using the Duolingo Edtech platform you need to complete the lessons and to unlock them you will need Duolingo Gems. They are like the virtual currency of Duolingo to unlock different lessons and status icons. In these lessons, you will also see a lot of different funny statements that will help you to stay engaged with the content. If you are using it on tablets, Androids, iPhones, iPads, etc you will see blue gems. However, if you are using Duolingo on the desktop site then you will get Duolingo lingots which are red in colour. Both gems and lingots have the same purpose, the only difference is where you are using Duolingo. Along with these Gems, you may also see different characters on your platform which help to depict the diversity of people.
What are Duolingo Leagues and Leaderboards?
The Duolingo league and leaderboard is a weekly competition in which there are 30 users from all the platforms. It will help you to earn Duolingo gems which are important for learning the different languages on the platform like Spanish, French, Russian, Portuguese, and Japanese. There are also podcasts and audio lessons available in Spanish and French language. You will get the option of the league under the shield icon on the platform. The option will only be shown if you have completed the required number of lessons. If you are able to score in the top 3 positions, you will be able to earn the highest Duolingo gems. Just like leagues, you will also get to participate in challenges like Legendary levels which will help you to get crowns.
There are different types of Duolingo leagues which are discussed further. To take part in them you do not need to be a Duolingo Plus member. You will be having two different types of membership plans, that you can take on Duolingo – Individual and Family plans. However, if you delete a language course, you may not be able to participate in that language’s league.
When the Duolingo league starts and end?
The Duolingo league generally starts every Monday evening and ends between the 22:00 and 01:00 on Sunday night or Monday morning depending on your own time zone. As this platform is free, you can take part in the leagues freely. If we talk about UTC, these leagues are generally refreshed around 00:00 UTC. So usually you will find the leagues starting at midnight depending upon the area you are living in. As these leagues will help you to compete with other users, you will stay motivated in the language learning journey.
What are the 10 leagues of Duolingo?
Following are the 10 different leagues of Duolingo which are discussed from first to end
| Name of League | Goal (XP) | Rewards (Duolingo Gems) | Users promoting to the next league |
| Bronze League | 1000 | 5 Duolingo Gems | Top 20 Users |
| Silver League | 10000 | 10 Duolingo Gems | Top 15 Users |
| Gold League | 13000 | 15 Duolingo Gems | Top 10 Users |
| Sapphire League | 15000 | 20 Duolingo Gems | Top 7 Users |
| Ruby League | 17500 | 30 Duolingo Gems | Top 7 Users |
| Emerald League | 19000 | 40 Duolingo Gems | Top 7 Users |
| Amethyst League | 21000 | 45 Duolingo Gems | Top 7 Users |
| Pearl League | 25000 | 60 Duolingo Gems | Top 7 Users |
| Obsidian League | 30000 | 85 Duolingo Gems | Top 5 Users |
| Diamond League | 100000 | 100 Duolingo Gems | Top 10 Users |
What is the highest league in Duolingo?
The highest league in Duolingo as shown in the above table is Diamond League. The diamond league is the most competitive league in nature. After getting into this league, you will not be taking part in any other league. However, in 2021 November there is a new tournament for you if you were able to make it into the top 10 users of the diamond league.
This tournament runs for three-week competitions in which you will have to finish within the top 10. When you finish it within the top 10 users, you will earn a diamond each week. When you receive all three diamonds you win the tournaments. You must remember that these Duolingo leagues can not be taken on offline mode.
How does Duolingo decide what league to put you in?
Every week on Monday a random league is open. You can only join till it is filled by 30 users. However, if you are not able to complete the lessons you will not be able to participate in the league. Once the league is closed another league is started. If you were not able to join the first league, you can get into another league. Once you are in a league and come in the top 20 users then you will be in the next league which is silver. Similarly, you will be moving to other leagues and eventually to the diamond league and then the diamond tournament.
On the other hand, if you are not able to come under top rankers, and make it to the last 3-4 ranks you will move to the previous league. Thus you must practice a lot for maintaining a high position in the league. There are many people who also take advantage of Duolingo Plus for their practice. However, you must remember when you regularly take part in the leagues it helps you to get the streak score also. You will be getting VIP status and streak society (which gives you streak freeze) once you get 365 days.
What happens if you don’t join the leaderboard Duolingo?
You can only join the leaderboard or the league when you have completed a specific number of lessons. Thus there may be chances that you are not able to join the leaderboard. However, if you are not able to join the leaderboard even after completing the required number of lessons, you can always think of joining the second league. Duolingo leaderboard will help you to get the achievements.
What happens after finishing the diamond league in Duolingo?
As discussed above there is no league above the diamond league. So if you were able to complete it you will be staying in that league only. However, you may take part in a diamond tournament which will go on for a 3-week duration.
How to turn off the Duolingo league?
If you are bored with the league or are not interested in the league anymore, you can easily get out of it. All you need to do is to avoid going to that part of the app. If you want to restart it, you will need to go to the shield icon and see the option of continuing on it. By clicking on it, you will be able to again take part in the Duolingo league. It will help you not lose your league.
Do people cheat in the Duolingo leaderboard?
To finish with your Duolingo league you will need to maintain a specific amount of XP scores as discussed earlier. When you are in a league, you may see people earning XP more than you can imagine earning in a single day. If you want to get more XP points and want to stay at the top of leaderboards, try to take XP ramp-up challenges which is a type of Timed Challenge. There are people who are earning literary 500 XP or 1000XP in a single day. Due to this many believe that people are cheating in the leagues.
However, it is still not proven and is only a debatable topic. Many people also believe to make users more engaged on Duolingo the platform has bots on this platform. So we can conclude that it is not necessary that the users on this platform are cheating.
Conclusion
Duolingo is a platform on which you can learn various languages like French, Spanish, German, etc. To learn the language you will have to complete some of the lessons which can only be opened with the help of Duolingo gems. These games are earned in various ways and one of them is the Duolingo league. In this league, you will be competing against other users and need to qualify for it. There are 10 different leagues in which you will be participating.
However, you can only start taking part in the leagues if you have completed the required number of lessons. Further to go to the next league you will have to qualify for the first one. The biggest league on Duolingo is the diamond league and there is no league after it.
FAQ
What is Duolingo Incubator?
The incubator was the program in which various people volunteered to contribute to making various courses. In its early stages, it was a private platform and after sometimes become a voluntary program. However, with time it was shut down due to the IPO of Duolingo.
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