[captaincaveman]

Very much something I'm interested in.

The problem I have is it jumps straight in at a level that is too high for me, I literally can't answer the basic questions you start with. I need more basic introductions and foundations, perhaps this is only an app I can come too once I've studied to a certain level elsewhere?

[iandanforth]

I'll second this. Jumping straight into a conversation is also pretty stressful. You ask, "Have you practiced conversations before" but answering "Yes" doesn't mean I'm any good at them. I'd like to start with lessons not free form conversation.

Also, please for the love of god remove the 'streak' mechanic. There is nothing more demotivating than breaking a long streak and it's why I don't use Duolingo.