Delete a Course on Duolingo by Removing It From Your Profile
To delete a Duolingo course, open the app or website, go to your profile 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. Once you delete a course, your progress in that language disappears — you cannot recover it — so make sure you want to start from scratch before you confirm.
Duolingo does not call this feature "delete." Instead, it uses the term "remove" in most places. The result is the same: the course leaves your active list, and if you restart it later, you begin at lesson one with no saved progress.
Key Takeaways
- On the mobile app, tap your profile icon, select the course, and choose "Remove Course" from the menu.
- On the web version, click your profile picture, find the course in your list, and click the trash icon next to it.
- Deleting a course erases all your progress in that language permanently — Duolingo does not save it.
- You can restart a deleted course at any time, but you will begin at the first lesson with zero progress.
Steps to Remove a Course on the Mobile App
Open the Duolingo app and tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner (on iOS) or top left (on Android). Your profile page will show all the courses you are currently learning. Find the course you want to delete and tap on it.
Once you open the course, look for a menu icon — usually three dots or lines — at the top or bottom of the screen. Tap it and select "Remove Course" or "Delete Course" from the options that appear. Duolingo will ask you to confirm. Tap "Yes" or "Confirm," and the course is gone from your active list.
Steps to Remove a Course on the Web Version
Go to duolingo.com and log in. Click your profile picture in the top right corner and select "Profile" from the dropdown menu. Your profile page displays all your active courses as cards or in a list.
Hover over the course you want to remove. A trash icon or delete button will appear on the card. Click it, and Duolingo will ask you to confirm the removal. Click "Yes" or "Remove," and the course is deleted from your account.
What Happens After You Delete a Course
Once you delete a course, that language no longer appears on your home screen or in your profile. Your streak in that language ends, and all your lessons, achievements, and progress vanish. Duolingo does not store this data — it is permanently removed from your account.
If you change your mind later and want to learn that language again, you can restart it. When you do, you will begin at the very first lesson with no progress carried over. You will need to work through the course from the beginning, just as if you were starting for the first time.
Why You Might Want to Delete a Course
Some learners delete a course because they want to focus on one language at a time instead of juggling multiple ones. Others delete it because they are not making progress or have lost interest. A few delete a course by accident and then restart it when ready.
If you are deleting a course because you feel stuck, consider pausing it instead of removing it. Some versions of Duolingo let you pause a course without losing your progress, though this feature is not available in all regions or subscription levels. Check your course settings before you delete to see if a pause option exists.
Restarting a Deleted Course
To restart a course you deleted, go to the home screen and look for a button that says "Add a New Course," "Start a Course," or "Browse Courses." Tap or click it and search for the language you want to learn again. Select it, and Duolingo will add it back to your active list.
The course will start you at lesson one, regardless of how far you had progressed before. You will not see any of your old lessons, achievements, or streaks. This is a fresh start, so treat it as if you are learning the language for the first time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I recover my progress after deleting a course?
No. Once you delete a course, Duolingo permanently removes all your progress, lessons, and achievements in that language. There is no way to restore it. If you think you might want to continue later, consider pausing the course instead if that option is available in your region.
Does deleting a course affect my other languages?
No. Deleting one course does not change your progress in any other language you are learning. Only the course you remove is affected. Your streaks, lessons, and achievements in your other languages stay exactly as they are.
What is the difference between pausing and deleting a course?
Pausing a course (when available) keeps your progress and streak intact but removes the course from your home screen temporarily. Deleting a course erases all your progress permanently. If you are unsure whether you want to quit, pause first. You can always delete later.
Will I lose my Duolingo streak if I delete a course?
You will lose your streak in that specific language, but your overall Duolingo streak — if you are learning other languages — continues. If the deleted course was your only active course, your overall streak ends.
Can I delete a course on one device but keep it on another?
No. Your Duolingo account is synced across all devices. If you delete a course on your phone, it disappears from your web account and any other device you use. The deletion applies to your entire account, not just one device.