Duolingo with a huge fan following across the world helps learners learn a new language on the go.
One can download the app on your iOS or Android device and familiarise yourself with the language of your choice.
Many unique features in Duolingo make learning fun. One of them is the Duolingo Stories feature.
To learn what Duolingo Stories is and how to fix the Duolingo Stories not showing issue.
Duolingo Stories is a way for intermediate or advanced learners to practice their listening and reading comprehension with the help of bite-sized interactive stories.
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Without any further ado, let’s get started:
Duolingo Stories Not Showing Problem Fix (2026)
Duolingo Stories is one of the best features as it lets you practice everything you have learned so far.
However, it is not available in all language courses. It is also possible to fix the issue with a different device or browser as Duolingo Stories are working fine with some browsers but not with others.
Another reason for not seeing the Dulingo Stories option could be the update.Â
Duolingo Stories were earlier available in a separate tab, and users could easily unlock them as soon as they earned 10 crowns in the tree.
However, with Duolingo’s new learning path update, you do not need any crowns to open stories on Duolingo.
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It has been moved under your course path and when you complete your units and the lessons, you will get these stories in them.
Learners can get their first story after completing just a few levels or it may take time as it all depends on the language course you have taken.
A book icon in a circle seen in a unit is the Duolingo story.
The course content varies as some courses may have more stories while some may have fewer.
However, the exercises will be the same in each.
The difficulty level will also increase with more of the course you have covered.
The stories will also be more in your target language and less in the language you are comfortable with.
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Duolingo Courses With Stories
- English for Spanish: 411 stories
- Spanish for English: 403 stories
- French for English: 332 stories
- English for Portuguese: 275 stories
- Portuguese for English: 172 stories
- German for English: 149 stories
- English for Chinese: 80 stories
- English for Japanese: 79 stories
- French for Spanish: 70 stories
- Italian for English: 51 stories
- English for Russian: 51 stories
- English for Turkish: 40 stories
- English for Ukrainian: 40 stories
- English for Vietnamese: 40+ stories
- Japanese for English: 30 stories
To check if the course you have taken has stories or not, check if there is a book icon at the bottom of the app.
There have also been some changes with the latest update. Earlier Duolingo stories had learners practice speaking skills with a native speaker.
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This feature helped gain confidence to communicate with others in your target language. However, post the update the option is no longer available.
Duolingo Stories Exercises
Duolingo stories have two characters having a conversation about various topics. Learners need to answer questions based on the topic being discussed.
Duolingo Stories has 12 exercises in a story.
A) True or False; You will be given questions which you have to answer as “Yes, that’s true” and “No, that’s not right”.
B) What do we know for now? Three alternatives of what’s going on after three or four sentences will be shared.
C) Type the missing phrase: An audio of a sentence will be shared with a transcription with several blanks you have to fill post listening to the audio.
D) Define the concept/What does x mean? Tap on the correct definition of a word or sentence among three alternatives written in your target language.
E) Select the missing word or phrase: An audio of a sentence will be shared with a transcription that has several words missing; select the right one from the three alternatives.
F) Form the sentence you just heard: You must select the boxes shared in the right order.
G) It also has What has just happened?/What’s the end of the sentence/Reading comprehension/What comes next?: Select the right alternative and more exercises.
H) Click on the right option: Select the box with the correct answer.
I ) Select the pairs: Five boxes in your base language and five boxes in your target language are shown. One must match them in pairs.
Duolingo stories are simple to understand and challenging to keep the learners hooked.
They are also completely free as they are available in your chosen language course.
Duolingo Stories is a fun and engaging way to earn XP through exercises focused on reading and listening comprehension.
They are also helpful in mastering the target language and it also gives you confidence in speaking and reading in the target language.
We do hope you have found this guide helpful and for any more queries, do share them in the comment section.
