Bozena Pajak: How to Build Duolingo’s Learning Engine with Science and AI | Glasp Talk #50

Описание: How is AI transforming language education and what does it really take to keep millions of learners motivated every day?

In this 50th episode of Glasp Talk, we sit down with Bozena Pajak, VP of Learning at Duolingo, to explore the science behind one of the world’s most beloved learning platforms.

Bozena shares how she built Duolingo’s learning science team from the ground up, and what it means to balance rigorous research with user engagement.

We discuss:
How AI is reshaping the future of language education
Why consistency matters more than perfection in learning
The surprising influence of Duo the Owl on motivation
What edtech founders can learn from cognitive science
Bozena’s journey from academia in Poland to global impact at Duolingo

Whether you’re an educator, edtech entrepreneur, language learner, or curious about cognitive science, this conversation offers insights into how to design learning experiences that truly work.

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🎯 Key Questions in This Episode:
40:02 - How AI changed Duolingo?
54:25 - Bozena's advice for new learners.

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LinkedIn:   / bpajak  
Website: https://www.bozenapajak.com/

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