Learning new lingo? Duolingo makes practicing a language feel less like studying and more like playing. Here are five tips to make the most of the app’s gamified approach:

A little accountability can be just the thing to push your learning to the next level. Join a weekly Friends Quest to get a special reward when you and your partner complete a shared goal. Your teammate will get a Friends Quest Boost that earns them double XP. It’s a win-win!

Not all badges are created equal. You can collect surprising rewards and fun badges for your Achievements trophy case by practicing at odd times. Try starting your day with Duo or see what happens when you complete a late-night lesson.

Ever wanted to be a Duolingo character, like Lily, Bea, or Falstaff? Create your own avatar! There are so many ways to personalize it—colorful glasses, hip headwear, silly expressions. (The rainbow googly eyes are one of our favorites.) To get started, head to your profile.

You’ll lose a precious heart for each mistake you make, but don’t fear. Super Duolingo subscribers get to review unlimited mistakes to target their trouble areas and mend their broken hearts into gold!

If you practice daily for an entire year, you’ll unlock access to Duolingo’s secret VIP club, Streak Society. It gives you perks like special customizations and bonus chests with gems and XP boosts.