How can I contact people that I am not "friends" with on Duolingo?

[jolynnedougherty]

I am very tech un-savy and am sure this is answered somewhere on the site, but how can I message people that I am not following on Duolingo? It would be particularly useful when doing the real-world translating. Where can I go on the site to find answers to FAQs?

[AmineK]

i'm still wondering how to send messages to your friends on duolingo?

[jolynnedougherty]

That I can help you with. I discovered it by accident. You click on the friend's picture. On the top left it shows "skill tree" and next to it "stream." Click on stream and it says something like "send a message to" the friend. I think the message is posted so everyone can see, so it wouldn't be good for a private conversation. Hope that helps :)

[jolynnedougherty]

It works for people all people, not just friends or people you follow or are followed by. This is cool. I love figuring stuff out.

[AmineK]

yeah me too i just found out about it , it's cool