Why Duolingo Doesn't Have Estonian
Duolingo is great for Spanish, French, Japanese — big languages with millions of learners. Estonian has about 1.1 million native speakers. It's just not worth their business model. No shade — they're a business.
But that leaves you, the person who actually NEEDS Estonian, without their best tool. So here's what I built instead.
Comparison
| Feature | Duolingo | Konsta.app |
|---|---|---|
| Estonian course | ❌ Not available | ✅ Full A1-C2 |
| Real dialogues | N/A | ✅ AI-generated conversations |
| Native audio | N/A | ✅ Professional TTS |
| Price | Free (with ads) | ✅ Free (no ads) |
| Gamification | ✅ XP, streaks, hearts | ❌ No games — just learning |
| Custom scenarios | ❌ Fixed curriculum | ✅ Choose your own situations |
| Vocabulary tracking | ✅ Built-in | ✅ Built-in |
Why I Built This
I moved to Estonia. I needed Estonian. Duolingo didn't have it. Babbel had like 2 lessons. Memrise taught me the word for 'lighthouse' before 'excuse me.' So I built my own thing. I'm still learning — but at least now I have a tool that's actually moving the needle. It's free because I built it for myself, not to sell you something.
Real Lesson Examples
These are actual lessons from our platform. Hit play and listen — this is exactly what learning with us sounds like.
Talking about your morning coffee or tea ritual
Politely reminding a colleague in person about an unanswered email
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FAQ
Does Duolingo have Estonian?
No. As of 2026, still no. I check every few months. There's also no Estonian on Babbel, Rosetta Stone, or Busuu.
Is Konsta.app free like Duolingo?
Yes, completely free. No premium tier, no hearts, no ads. I built this for myself and decided to share it.
How is it different from other Estonian apps?
Most apps teach you word lists. I teach you conversations — the stuff you actually need when a cashier at Selver asks you something and you freeze.
Can I use it on my phone?
Yes. It's a web app that works on any device — iPhone, Android, tablet, laptop. No app store needed.