The short answer
Use a course when you want a sequenced path across different language skills. Use a separate flashcard trainer when you want to retain specific words and phrases from your own life.
How the approaches differ
| Need | Duolingo | Easy Peasy English |
|---|---|---|
| Main format | Interactive course along a learning path | Cards and a personal review queue |
| Language skills | Reading, writing, speaking and listening exercises vary by course | Focus on vocabulary comprehension and active recall |
| Your own material | Learners follow course content | Users can create and edit cards |
| Review | Built into lessons and personalised practice | Every card has an FSRS schedule |
| Best fit | Structured independent learning | Targeted retention of useful phrases |
When Duolingo is the logical choice
Choose it when you want the app to determine the sequence of topics and exercise types. Duolingo's official description says course units are organised around communicative goals and combine vocabulary and grammar for those goals.
When Easy Peasy English is useful
- you want to save vocabulary from work, travel, a book or a video;
- you need separate EN → RU and RU → EN practice;
- you want to see the exact cards due today;
- you prefer ready-made content designed for Russian-speaking learners;
- you want a calm flashcard workflow rather than a course path.
How to use both
- Use the course for sequenced practice.
- Select only the expressions you genuinely want to use.
- Add them to Easy Peasy English with clear context.
- Complete the short vocabulary queue separately from the lesson.
The course provides breadth; the cards maintain access to selected vocabulary.
Sources
The Duolingo description was checked against its official explanations of the Duolingo Method, course structure and skills, and spaced repetition. Easy Peasy English facts come from the current build and the official product facts page.
Duolingo is a trademark of its respective owner. This independent page is not affiliated with Duolingo and does not claim that one product is universally superior.
Need a separate vocabulary queue?
Save useful phrases and review them on a personal schedule.