Duolingo, a well-known language learning app, has introduced Friend Quests. These weekly challenges team up users with their friends. They make learning a language more fun and motivating.
Studies show that following friends on Duolingo makes users 5.6 times more likely to finish their courses. Duolingo uses social connections to make learning more engaging.
Friend Quests start every Tuesday after 1 p.m. EST. You have five days to finish them. These challenges give more “Quest Points” than daily tasks, offering extra motivation.
When you complete a Friend Quest, you get special rewards. You also get 5 completed quests toward your monthly challenge badge.
Key Takeaways
- Friend Quests on Duolingo pair users with their friends for weekly collaborative challenges.
- Learners who follow friends on Duolingo are 5.6 times more likely to finish their language course.
- Friend Quests are assigned every Tuesday after 1 p.m. EST and must be completed within five days.
- Friend Quests are worth more “Quest Points” than daily challenges and contribute 5 completed quests toward the monthly challenge badge.
- Completing a Friend Quest unlocks special rewards, including 100 gems and a 30-minute XP boost.
Friend Quest System on Duolingo Platform
The Duolingo app, available on both iOS and Android, introduced “Friend Quests” in May and June 2022. These weekly challenges let users team up with a friend. Together, they work towards shared language-learning goals.
Weekly Challenge Setup
Friend Quests start every Tuesday at 1 p.m. EST. Users must finish at least one lesson that week to be eligible. These challenges are only for the mobile apps and not the web version.
XP Points and Rewards
Users can earn rewards like XP boosts and Quest Points by completing Friend Quests. These Quest Points help users reach their Monthly Goals faster. This way, they can earn badges and achievements quicker. Friend Quests give more Quest Points than daily challenges, making them a great incentive.
Available Platforms
The Duolingo app on both iOS and Android offers the full Friend Quest experience. However, Android users might see the traditional 1000 XP monthly challenge too.
| Platforms | Friend Quests | Monthly Challenges |
|---|---|---|
| iOS | Yes | No |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Web | No | Yes |
How To Get A Friend Quest In Duolingo
Joining Duolingo’s Friend Quests makes learning a language fun and team-based. First, make sure your Duolingo app is up to date. Then, turn on Friend Quests in your profile settings under “General”.
To unlock Friend Quests, you must be active. Finish at least one lesson each week. This makes you eligible for the weekly pairing on Sundays, a few days before the challenge starts on Tuesdays.
The friend selection screen lets you pick a partner for the Friend Quest. You need to follow your Duolingo friends, and they must follow you back. This mutual following is required for pairing.
- Update your Duolingo app to the latest version
- Enable Friend Quests in your Profile settings
- Complete at least one lesson per week to maintain active user status
- Follow your Duolingo friends and have them follow you back
- Check the friend selection screen on Sundays to choose your quest partner
Following these steps, you’re set to enjoy Duolingo’s Friend Quests. You’ll support each other, improve your language skills, and earn cool rewards together!
| Duolingo Settings | Friend Selection | App Update | Active Users |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enable Friend Quests in your Profile | Choose your quest partner on Sundays | Install the latest Duolingo app version | Complete at least one lesson per week |
Team Assignments and Friend Pairing Process
In Duolingo’s friend quests, the pairing process is smooth and strategic. Friends are matched randomly based on who they follow. Both users must be active learners, having done at least one lesson in the week.
The follow-back system is key to finding new friends. If you’re already paired, try syncing your contacts or linking Duolingo to Facebook. This way, you might find a new Duolingo friend for the next week’s challenge.
Friend Selection Criteria
Duolingo’s algorithm aims to connect active learners meaningfully. It favors users who follow each other, creating a sense of community and shared goal in language learning.
Active User Requirements
To join a friend quest, both users must be active on Duolingo. An “active” user has done at least one lesson in the week. This keeps the friend quest system lively and engaging.
Follow-Back System
Duolingo’s follow-back system is vital for pairing friends. By following and being followed by others, you boost your chances of being paired for the next week’s challenge.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total number of comments | ~400 (estimated) |
| Average number of interactions per user | ~3 (estimated) |
| Most active user based on interactions | matheusmoreira |
| Longest active thread in terms of responses | Rcarr and Nemo exchange with multiple responses |
| Frequency of responses on April 23, 2023 | High activity indicating ongoing discussions |
Quest Types and Challenge Goals
The Duolingo Friend Quest system offers a variety of challenges for users to complete with their language learning partners. These quests help users work together towards their language learning objectives. They make learning fun and collaborative.
Challenges can ask users to finish 20 to 50 quests to get a monthly badge. Some users have seen the number go up to 50 to 100 quests by September 2024. The Challenges event started in 2021 and has grown, with users getting 5 points for each Friend Quest they complete.
In early 2023, the challenges got tougher, needing 50 quests a month. By June 2024, the number went up to 100 quests. Now, users get one point for each quest, with Friend Quests worth 10 points. This pushes users to aim for perfect lessons and team challenges.
Users usually aim to finish 10 lessons a day in the Friend Quest. This means about 60 lessons with a high proficiency. But, everyone learns at their own pace, with some doing more or less than others.
Sometimes, users might feel left behind if some friends don’t keep up. This can lead to feelings of discouragement and even unfriending. To handle this, users try to meet in the middle if needed. This way, they can still reach their XP goals and succeed in the challenge.
Friend Quest Communication Tools
Duolingo’s Friend Quest feature does more than just match language learners. It also provides tools for communication and support. Users can send “nudges” to their partners, which are friendly reminders to practice or welcome them to the challenge.
Sending Nudges to Partners
The nudge feature lets Duolingo users send positive messages to their partners. It helps build a sense of community and keeps partners accountable. These nudges can motivate partners to keep practicing their language skills.
XP Boost Gifting
Users can also gift XP boosts to their partners. This is done using Duolingo’s gems. It gives the partner a temporary advantage in earning points and moving up levels. This feature encourages teamwork and support in the Duolingo community.
Social Interaction Features
The Friend Quest system also has social features for users to interact with their partners. They can leave comments, share successes, and celebrate milestones together. This strengthens the bond between learners and creates a sense of camaraderie on Duolingo.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Friend Quests on Duolingo?
Friend Quests are new challenges on Duolingo. They pair users with friends for weekly tasks. If you follow friends, you’re 5.6x more likely to finish your language course.
These quests give you XP or ask you to complete perfect lessons within five days.
When are Friend Quests assigned?
Friend Quests are assigned every Tuesday at 1 p.m. EST. You must complete at least one lesson that week to be eligible.
Where can I access Friend Quests?
You can find Friend Quests on the iOS and Android apps. They are not available on the web version of Duolingo.
What are the rewards for completing Friend Quests?
Completing Friend Quests gives you XP boosts and Quest Points. These points help you reach your Monthly Goals faster. Friend Quests are worth more points than daily challenges.
How do I participate in Friend Quests?
First, make sure you have the latest Duolingo app. Then, enable Friend Quests in your Profile settings. Be active by completing at least one lesson per week.
Follow friends and have them follow you back to be paired.
How are Friend Quest partners assigned?
Your Friend Quest partners are randomly chosen from your mutual followers. Both you and your partner must be active on Duolingo to be paired.
What types of challenges are involved in Friend Quests?
Friend Quests have different challenges. You might need to earn a certain number of XP points or complete a set number of perfect lessons.
Quests can ask you to finish 9 or 20 lessons or reach an XP target.
What communication tools are available for Friend Quests?
You can send “nudges” with pre-written messages to welcome or remind your partner. The gift icon in the Friends Quest module lets you send XP boosts using gems.
Ms. Wallingford,
Can you please relay a message for me to Duolingo which relates to the weekly Friends Quest?
“Hey, Duolingo, how about hooking-up my partner, Tom, with a 30-min, 2x XP bonus for his contribution to our Friends Quest?”
This quoted text is exactly what I posted in Tom’s and my chat. If you know how to reach anyone who works for Duolingo, then perhaps they can search out the comment and right the wrong, so to speak.
Based on my in-app chat with Tom, he did not get a completion bonus, while I did.
Tom pretty much carried the effort, so if there’s now only one bonus, then it should go to Tom based on percentage of task completion.
I know you are not Duolingo, but rather work “Duolingo-adjacent.” I am hoping you know folks there who perhaps can help.
I look forward to your reaction and reply.
Sincerely
Scott
Hi Scott, thank you for bringing this to our attention. While I understand your concern about the XP boost distribution, I should clarify that I’m an independent content writer and don’t have direct contact with Duolingo’s team. For issues with reward distribution, I recommend:
1. Having Tom contact Duolingo’s support directly through the app
2. Both you and Tom can report this through the app’s help center
3. Consider using the XP boost gifting feature mentioned in the article – you can send XP boosts to Tom using your gems as a temporary solution
It’s great to see such supportive partnerships in Friend Quests! For future reference, both partners should automatically receive rewards upon quest completion, including the 30-minute XP boost and 100 gems as mentioned in our guide. If this isn’t happening, it’s definitely something that needs to be addressed through official support channels.
Does anyone know if I can still get paired for Friend Quests if I mainly use Duolingo on my laptop? I prefer the web version but don’t want to miss out on these challenges.
Thanks for your question, Sarah! As mentioned in the article, Friend Quests are currently only available on the iOS and Android mobile apps, not on the web version. To participate in Friend Quests, you’ll need to use the mobile app at least for those challenges, though you can continue your regular lessons on the web version.
Great article! Quick question – I’ve been doing lessons daily but haven’t been paired for Friend Quests yet. Just realized I might need to enable it in settings first. Where exactly in the Profile settings can I find this option? I’ve been looking but can’t seem to locate it.
Great article! Quick question – I’ve been doing lessons daily but haven’t been paired for Friend Quests yet. Just realized I might need to enable it in settings first. Where exactly in the Profile settings can I find this option? I’ve been looking but can’t seem to locate it.