NEW DELHI: US-based language studying app Duolingo on Tuesday revealed that greater than 23 billion classes have been accomplished on the app in 2023, and over 8.4 million learners are actively finding out ‘Hindi’ on the app.
In its Language Report 2023, Duolingo talked about practically one and a half billion hours have been spent studying on the app, and greater than 32 million folks worldwide studied a couple of language this 12 months.
Hindi jumped two spots from quantity 10 in 2022 to quantity eight in 2023.
In India, Hindi holds a outstanding place because the second hottest language amongst Duolingo’s learners, following English, the corporate mentioned.
“Language serves because the gateway to understanding various cultures and fostering significant connections. Our insights spotlight the evolving panorama of language studying, extending past borders and reflecting India’s vibrant enthusiasm for embracing new experiences,” mentioned Karandeep Singh Kapany, Regional Advertising Director, Duolingo.
On the cusp of 2024, the report unveiled a notable shift in Indian New Yr’s resolutions.
Language studying is more and more changing into a precedence, with 64 per cent of Indians resolving to prioritise it.
Amongst these language-learning resolutions, 55 per cent goal for private development, self-improvement, or profession development, whereas 75 per cent of Indians expressed their dedication to commonly observe their language expertise within the new 12 months.
English remained the most well-liked language to review world wide. It ranked the primary language to review in 122 international locations.
In India, the importance of English in training was significantly notable, with 40 per cent of English learners on Duolingo citing training as their major motivation for language examine, the report mentioned.
Moreover, English learners in India accomplished probably the most classes every day, underscoring the language’s widespread significance within the nation’s instructional panorama.
The Korean course jumped to quantity six in world rankings. Korean ranked among the many prime 10 languages studied in a few of the greatest international locations globally, together with India, the place it has grown 75 per cent (year-over-year).
