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Brisk Teaching vs Duolingo Max

Brisk TeachingDuolingo Max

Bottom line: Brisk Teaching for k-12 teachers working primarily in Google Docs and Slides; Duolingo Max for existing Duolingo users who want richer feedback and conversation practice.

	Brisk Teaching AI teaching tools built into Google Docs, Slides, and the browser Visit	Duolingo Max Duolingo Max is a premium subscription tier of Duolingo that adds AI-powered features using GPT-4 technology, including personalized explanations for mistakes and interactive roleplay conversations Visit
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Pricing	Freemium	Freemium
Category	Education	Education
Tags	educationteacherschrome-extensionlesson-planningfeedback	answer-questions
Best for	K-12 teachers working primarily in Google Docs and Slides Educators who need fast differentiation and leveled texts Teachers giving frequent written feedback	Existing Duolingo users who want richer feedback and conversation practice Casual and intermediate learners studying a widely supported language Learners who want to build speaking confidence without a live tutor
Pros	Runs inside Google Docs/Slides, so no copy-pasting between apps Free tier covers most everyday teaching tasks Wide range of tools (30+) in one extension Reading-level adjustment and feedback are strong time-savers 14-day premium trial lets teachers evaluate advanced tools	Explain My Answer delivers contextual GPT-4-generated breakdowns of mistakes, addressing a longstanding gap in Duolingo's core experience where feedback was often minimal Roleplay and Video Call provide low-pressure conversation practice with an AI partner, letting learners rehearse speaking and writing without the anxiety of a live human Includes all Super Duolingo benefits — ad-free lessons and unlimited hearts — so the AI features are additive rather than a separate app Sits inside the same familiar gamified interface, so existing Duolingo users get new capabilities without changing habits or platforms
Cons	AI feedback and generated content still require teacher review for accuracy Best experience is tied to Google Workspace; Microsoft support is less mature As a browser extension with document access, needs district privacy review Advanced tools and unlimited usage are gated behind Pro/district plans No standalone mobile app	AI features are only available for a limited set of courses and devices, so many learners studying less common languages won't get the headline benefits At roughly double the cost of Super, the price premium is significant for what remains a supplementary set of features It's not a complete path to fluency — serious learners will still need outside resources for deep listening, speaking, and grammar work The conversation practice, while useful, is more structured and limited than a dedicated tutor or open-ended immersion tool

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