Why are so many lingots required to continue my lesson?

[donnymayhem]

Since when do lessons use up lingots?

[PunkJesus]

It's only for iOS users.

[jimnicholson]

Do you mean Gems?

[KristenDQ]

Well, this is new! Anyone got any ideas?

[mikemcdonald58]

No clue. All my gems are colored and I have over 2700 lingots. Just work on the program every day.

[MariaFress1]

Thank you I work everyday. I was surprised by the requirement.
Best to you

[Spooky_Noodle]

None of my lessons have required lingots.. I'm not sure why it would ask for them

[MariaFress1]

When I make too many mistakes it stops and asks if I want yo vontinue to pay with lingots,
Thanx for answering

[Spooky_Noodle]

I've since used the mobile app and have seen what you're talking about. According to the Duolingo team, it's to encourage you to not binge on lessons

[MariaFress1]

Wow I thought about that, just when I was in a roll they stopped me. They are orobably right. Do you talk directly to the 'team'?
Thanx fir answering

Maria

[Spooky_Noodle]

I can't contact them directly, but they had a post somewhere explaining the new "Health" system. I'm glad I could be a bit of help ^^