I suppose it's better than nothing, but Duolingo doesn't really TEACH you much. "My parents are interested in playing tennis." Okay. But, Duolingo doesn't teach you how to break down this thought. Or so many others. "A ti te?" What the hell is that?! Or do I have it backward? I don't know...because they've never actually taught me! I started with Italian lessons, then moved to include Spanish lessons, but I got to a point with both languages where I had NO idea what I was doing, and I received no actual help from Duolingo. All in all, Duolingo is only make believe. I'm transitioning to Babbel.