Been grinding Portuguese on Duolingo for a spring trip and keep wondering if it's actually useful once you land. Last time I tried Spanish the phrases I practiced never matched what locals actually said. Food terms stuck, directions fell apart. If any of you are using these apps for real trips, curious what stuck and what didn't. Also curious how many people here are learning before a trip versus just for fun.

2 things arriving Friday!

Hope you have a great bday even though you're probably working.

We love you and appreciate you (well, waxler tolerates you). This place and the discord would not be the same without you!

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