One of the standout things about Duolingo ABC is the way it uses gamification to make learning feel like a challenge. You'll earn badges and rewards for reaching new milestones, and you'll even get to unlock special power-ups to help you on your way. It's all about creating this sense of progress and momentum that keeps you coming back for more.
And then there are the weird and wonderful surprises along the way. Like when you're learning about vowel sounds and suddenly you're thrown into this crazy mini-game where you have to collect letters in a virtual world. It's just so cool and unexpected!
Duolingo releases a free iPhone and iPad app to help kids learn to read
