How to delete a language on Duolingo: remove a course in 2 minutes (app + web)

Are you looking for how to delete a language on Duolingo or how to remove a language on Duolingo? In practice, Duolingo does not "delete" a language from the world: you remove a course (e.g., "Spanish," "Japanese") from your profile, which makes it disappear from your list of languages learned/studied.

In this guide, you will learn:

• How to remove a language on Duolingo from the app (iOS/Android)
• how to do it from the website (computer)
• the difference between deleting and resetting a course
• What to do if you are unable to delete (common cases)
• And, as a bonus: how to optimize the cost of Super Duolingo if you pay for Premium.

⚠️ Important: Deleting a course is usually permanent (progress deleted). Duolingo reminds you of this in its help center.

Deleting a language on Duolingo: what exactly does it do?

When you "delete a language":

• the course disappears from your profile (no more flag in your list)
• Your progress on this course has been deleted (and is not expected to be recovered later).

If you are unsure, first refer to the section "Reset vs. Delete" below.

Method 1 — Remove a language on Duolingo from the app (Android/iPhone)

This is the simplest method.

1. Open the Duolingo app
2. Go to your Profile
3. Open Settings (gear icon)
4. Press Manage my courses
5. Select the course (language) to be removed, then confirm the deletion.

✅ After confirmation, the course should no longer appear in your list.

Method 2 — Delete a language on Duolingo from the website (computer)

If the option does not appear on your mobile device, use the web version: this is often the best workaround when the app is not functioning properly.

1. Log in to Duolingo on your browser
2. Open your Settings
3. Access course management (often called "Manage my courses")
4. Select the course you want to delete, then confirm.

Resetting vs. deleting a course: what's the difference?

Duolingo generally distinguishes between:

• Reset: you keep the language, but your progress is reset to zero.
• Delete/remove: you remove the language from your profile (the course disappears).

Both actions can have an "irreversible" effect on your progress, so only do them if you are sure.

“Unable to delete a language on Duolingo”: common causes and solutions

1) You are on the wrong account (or wrong profile)

This happens a lot if you log in via Google/Apple/Facebook.
➡️ Solution: check the email address for your Duolingo account (on the Account/Settings page), then try again.

2) The "Manage my courses" option does not appear.

Some versions/devices display menus differently.
➡️ Most reliable solution: delete from the website (method 2).

3) You are trying to delete a "specific" course linked to a base language.

Sometimes, deletion depends on the "source" language (interface language) and the active course.
➡️ Solution: first switch to another course that you want to keep, then try deleting again (or use the web). (This is a commonly reported workaround when the app crashes.)

4) You're afraid of losing your XP/streak

In general:

• Deleting a course primarily affects the progress of the removed course.
• Your overall account usage (streak) depends on your activity, but deleting a course is not a "magic pause."
  ➡️ If the goal is just to "clean up," consider changing your active course instead of deleting it.

Bonus: if you pay for Duolingo, optimize the cost (Super Duolingo Family)

If you use Duolingo seriously, you may have Super Duolingo. And if there are several of you learning (family/couple/roommates), the real advantage is not to multiply individual subscriptions: it's the Family Plan, designed to invite and manage multiple members from your account.

At Spliiit, the approach is exactly that: to split the cost of a multi-user subscription fairly (when this is included in the offer), instead of making transfers that are "noted in a corner." (This is useful if you also have other subscriptions.)

FAQ — Deleting a language on Duolingo

How do I remove a language on Duolingo?

In the app: Profile → Settings → Manage my courses → select the course → delete/remove.

How do I delete a language on Duolingo from a computer?

Log in to Duolingo web → Settings → Course management → Delete course.

Can I recover my progress after deletion?

Generally, no: Duolingo states that deleting/resetting removes your progress and is not intended to be reversed.

Why can't I delete a course?

Often: missing option in the app, incorrect account, or block related to the active course. The most reliable workaround: do it on a web browser.

Key points to remember

• “Deleting a language on Duolingo” = removing a course from your profile.
• The simplest method: Profile → Settings → Manage my courses → delete.
• If it doesn't work, do it on the web version.