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Duolingo: A Dog Understands K-Dramas
is a funny story about a native English-speaking owner and a native Korean-speaking dog. The dog acts as though he has heard an extraterrestrial language when he obeys his owner’s English commands; this is due to the fact that he has only ever heard Korean since he was a child.
One day, by chance, when the owner was watching a Korean drama, the dog reacted to the dialogue between the male and female leads. This made the owner realize the reason why the dog had been ignoring their commands all along. Subsequently, using the Korean language learning section on Duolingo, the owner studied basic Korean. In the end, they successfully gave the command for a “handshake” to the dog, and it worked!
Many different types of pet lovers have unique linguistic requirements, and Duolingo aims to meet those demands.
Is your pet a native speaker of a language other than English?
If so, Duolingo can help them understand what you’re saying.
What are you waiting for if you have a beloved pet!
Come to Duolingo and explore the language of communication with your furry friend!
Text & Graphic: Rita Zhang, Design: Martin Li