Overall, the number of users learning Ukrainian went up 485 percent globally. Duolingo says the majority of the increase comes from users in the U.S., it’s largest user base. There has been an even bigger jump in Poland at 1,800 percent. CEO and co-founder Luis von Ahn stated that the company suspects this increase is “caused by people in Poland who are welcoming and hosting refugees.”
How popular has Ukrainian become on Duolingo?
Answer: Very popular.
Shutterstock/Konstantin Savusia
Language learning app Duolingo has reported a massive increase in people using the app to learn Ukrainian since Russia invaded the country last month.
Overall, the number of users learning Ukrainian went up 485 percent globally. Duolingo says the majority of the increase comes from users in the U.S., it’s largest user base. There has been an even bigger jump in Poland at 1,800 percent. CEO and co-founder Luis von Ahn stated that the company suspects this increase is “caused by people in Poland who are welcoming and hosting refugees.”
According to von Ahn, the ad revenue from new users studying Ukrainian will be donated to Ukrainian relief for “at least the next year.” Duolingo will also offer codes for free versions of its paid Plus tier to refugees and hosts. It has also instituted a freeze on learning streaks for Ukrainian users so that their progress reports won’t suffer during the invasion.
Overall, the number of users learning Ukrainian went up 485 percent globally. Duolingo says the majority of the increase comes from users in the U.S., it’s largest user base. There has been an even bigger jump in Poland at 1,800 percent. CEO and co-founder Luis von Ahn stated that the company suspects this increase is “caused by people in Poland who are welcoming and hosting refugees.”
