Duolingo’s Language Report 2023 unveiled shifts in language learning worldwide, with changes in popular languages studied driven by global events and user choices.
English remains the most widely studied language in 122 countries, retaining its significance, particularly in Asia and India.
The languages that received the most attention in 2023
English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Italian, Indian, Chinese, and Portuguese are the top languages on Duolingo in 2023.

Korean has significantly risen in the ranking, moving from tenth place in 2022 to sixth place in 2023. Brazil is notable for its strong interest in this language course. Portuguese has made a debut in the top 10 due to the increasing interest in connecting with others and travel readiness.
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Influences and preferences across different age groups worldwide
Global events like the conflict in Ukraine impact language preferences, leading to a significant rise in Ukrainian language learners compared to more widely spoken languages.

In Sweden, Spanish surpassed Swedish as the most commonly studied language on Duolingo, marking an interesting shift.
The analysis of age showed notable distinctions: Generation Z selects a language based on personal and political inclinations. Baby boomers follow lengthier study patterns, with fewer content changes and are less inclined to quit courses.
The document also points out nations where the largest number of individuals are learning three or more languages, like Finland, Germany, and the UK, showing an increasing interest in multilingualism around the globe.
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