How to delete a course on Duolingo
To delete a course on Duolingo, open the app or website, go to your profile or settings, find the course you want to remove, and select the delete or remove option. The exact steps differ slightly between the mobile app and the web version, but both take less than a minute. Deleting a course removes it from your dashboard and stops progress tracking, though Duolingo stores your data if you decide to restart it later.
The course will no longer appear in your learning feed once deleted. You can always add it back by searching for the language in the course selection menu. Deleting does not affect other courses you are learning—only the one you choose to remove. Your account remains active and all other languages you are studying continue without interruption.
Key Takeaways
- On the mobile app, tap your profile icon, select the course, and choose the delete or remove option from the menu.
- On the web version, click your profile, find the course in your list, and select the trash or delete icon next to it.
- Deleted courses can be restarted later without losing your overall account data.
- Removing a course stops daily reminders and streak tracking for that specific language.
- You can pause notifications instead of deleting if you want to take a temporary break without removing the course from your dashboard.
Deleting a course on the Duolingo mobile app
Open the Duolingo app and tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner on iOS or the top left corner on Android. This takes you to your account page where all your active courses appear as cards or in a list format. You will see each language you are currently learning displayed separately.
Find the course you want to delete and tap on it to open the course details. A menu will appear with options including settings, information, or a three-dot menu icon. Look for a delete, remove, or trash option—the exact wording varies by app version and your device type. Tap it, and the app will ask you to confirm your choice. Select yes or confirm, and the course disappears from your dashboard when ready.
Deleting a course on the Duolingo website
Log into Duolingo on a web browser and click your profile icon in the top right corner of the page. Select "Profile" or "Settings" from the dropdown menu that appears. You will see a list of all your active courses displayed on this page.
Hover over or click the course you want to remove. A trash icon or delete button will appear next to the course name. Click it, and confirm the deletion when prompted by the popup window. The course is removed from your account, and the page will refresh to show your updated course list without that language.
What happens to your progress when you delete a course
Deleting a course removes it from your active learning list and stops your daily streak for that language. Duolingo does not erase your progress data entirely—if you restart the course later, you may see some record of your previous work, depending on the app version you are using. Your XP points earned in that course remain part of your overall account statistics.
Your other courses remain unaffected by the deletion. Streaks, XP, and progress in languages you keep learning continue as normal. Deleting one course does not reset your account or affect your overall Duolingo profile, profile picture, or any achievements you have earned in other languages.
Restarting a deleted course
If you delete a course and later want to learn that language again, you can restart it easily. Go to the course selection screen, usually found by tapping a plus icon or "Add Course" button on your dashboard. Search for the language you want to resume, and select it from the list of available courses.
The course will reappear in your active list. Depending on your app version, you may be able to resume from where you left off or start fresh from the beginning. Duolingo typically offers the option to continue your previous progress or begin at lesson one. Choose whichever approach suits your current learning goals and comfort level with the material.
Why you might delete a course
Many learners delete courses temporarily to reduce daily reminders or focus on one language at a time. Others remove a course because they have completed it or decided the language is no longer a priority. Deleting is also useful if you want to reset your learning path without creating a new account entirely.
If you are overwhelmed by too many active courses, deleting some can make your dashboard less cluttered and help you concentrate on the languages that matter most to you right now. Some people delete a course to start over with a different learning approach or to remove languages they no longer wish to study.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I lose all my progress if I delete a course?
Your progress data is stored on Duolingo's servers even after deletion. If you restart the course later, you may see some record of your previous lessons. However, your streak for that course resets to zero once you delete it.
Can I delete a course on both the app and the website?
Yes, you can delete courses on both the mobile app and the web version. The steps are slightly different, but the result is the same. Deleting on one platform removes the course from your account everywhere.
What if I accidentally delete a course?
You can when ready restart the course by going to the course selection menu and searching for the language. Duolingo does not have an undo button, but restarting takes only a few seconds. Your previous progress data may still be available when you restart.
Do I need to delete a course to take a break from it?
No. You can pause notifications in your settings without deleting the course. This keeps the course on your dashboard but stops daily reminders. Deleting is only necessary if you want to remove it from your active list entirely.
Can I delete multiple courses at once?
Duolingo requires you to delete courses one at a time through the individual course menu. There is no bulk delete feature, but deleting each course takes less than a minute, so removing several courses takes only a few minutes total.