I've been using the free version of Duo for 245 days straight now and have found it entertaining and educational. Up until this latest update I would have given it a 5 star rating.They just recently changed the format completely and it is horrible. They have removed all user "choices" in selecting what lessons you wish to work on.I used to be able to go back and work on previous lessons and "practice" specific lessons of my choosing, which I found very helpful (especially when I ran out of hearts). These options are gone and so is my daily motivation.I do not think Duo has taken into account the importance of this option to STAY MOTIVATED!!!Some days you just want an easy lesson or refresher, without that option, I just won't use it on those days. Those days add up, motivation gone, app deleted. That will be my future progression with Duolingo.Duo achieved over 500 million users with their original version. Why would they so drastically change a proven formula? Now they arrogantly are digging in their heels saying that "They know better and are not going to change it back"!500 million users can't be wrong! Look at the sheer volume of recent negative reviews.I will be looking into other apps after this "upgrade" if Duolingo can not admit that they have made a huge mistake.
