Language Learning Apps Optimize for Streaks Over Actual Speaking Fluency
Popular language apps drive daily engagement through gamified streaks but fail to build conversational confidence or real-world fluency. Learners complete hundreds of lessons yet cannot hold basic conversations. The engagement mechanics misalign with the actual goal of language acquisition.
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