[vram22]

> (Even after completing the German lessons, Duolingo says I'm only 49% fluent.)

Interesting. A sort of logarithmic scale maybe.

>Duolingo is still great though, because it keeps you practicing every day.

Agreed.

>I'm amazed at how much more I understand now compared to when I started. It's worth persevering!

Definitely worth. I'm enjoying it. Thanks for the info.