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Duolingo Apologized for Calling JK Rowling 'Mean' in a German Lesson

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The apology came after an X user claimed the app "let #trans ideology infect a language lesson," presumably a reference to Rowling's anti-trans views.

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Duolingo apologized for calling JK Rowling 'mean' in a German lesson

The apology came after an X user claimed the app "let #trans ideology infect a language lesson," presumably a reference to Rowling's anti-trans views.

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Duolingo Apologizes After Calling Harry Potter Author Evil in German Language Quiz

Duolingo has apologized after calling the author of the Harry Potter books evil in a German-language task - the first and only real person the app has mentioned in a negative context.

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Duolingo issue apology to JK Rowling after calling her 'mean' during lesson

Languages app Duolingo has had to issue an apology to Harry Potter author JK Rowling after describing her as ‘mean’ in one of their classes. The online app is a great asset for those looking to learn a new language, with a realm of free classes for basic phrases and words. The app also allows users to have a wide range of languages at the tip of their fingers, but they have confirmed they will be amending their German content following backlash.…

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Extra.ie broke the news in on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
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