More people around the world started learning Ukrainian in 2022: Report

A new global language report has found that a lot more people took to learning Ukrainian in 2022 to show solidarity to the country after Russia invaded them earlier this year in February making it the fastest growing course this year according to the online learning platform DuolingoThe Most 2022 Phrase is Please dont cancel my plans The platform selected this phrase found in its English for Spanish speakers course to reflect the tone and overall feeling of the year which saw record number of flight cancellations natural disasters in vacation spots and soaring travel costsAlongside the Most 2022 Phrase the platform also launched the companys third global Language Report which examines the latest language trends based on data from millions of learners The 2022 Language Report provides thoughtful analysis and unique insights into what learners want to study and whyThis years global data shows how reopened borders and eased travel restrictions impacted learners study choices Key findings revealUkrainian language learning surged More than 13 million people around the world began studying Ukrainian in a show of solidarity following Russias invasion in February making it the fastestgrowing course this yearEnglish remains the most popular language to learn globally and ranks at number 2 even in the US The top ten languages studied around the world are in order English Spanish French German Japanese Italian Korean Chinese Russian and HindiDuolingo predicts 2023 will be the Year of the Confident Traveler There is reason to believe that 2023 will see big changes in learners studying for travel For one 45 percent of Americans plan or hope to learn a language ahead of travelling in the future according to a recent survey by the learning platform Not only that but more than a third 38 percent of Americans say that to feel comfortable while travelling they would need to know enough of their travel destinations language to have a simple conversation at the very minimumAfter two years of pandemicinduced hiatus the world is up and running again this time with extraordinary zeal and passion Embracing YOLO in its truest sense Indian travellers are once again ready to put on their globetrotting shoes to tick experiences off their bucket lists They no longer seek just touristy experiences and want to travel like a local Language and culture are interlinked and you cannot learn one of these without having a clear understanding of the other Knowing the local language of your destination results in a more personal and richer experience with the native cultureCommenting on the 2022 edition of the Duolingo Language Report country marketing manager in India Karandeep Singh Kapany said To help Indian travelers seeking authentic local experiences wanting to connect with locals in their native Duolingo has travel specific easy and basic modules Duolingo enables a smooth and fun language learning process across several languages and it is encouraging to see Indians willing to invest time and energy in delving deeper and mastering the art of language learning when planning their next trip We look at promoting language learning as a culture which opens a whole new door of experiences for all our usesLanguage is an important requisite for making travel plansThe cultural essence of any place is significantly coded in its language Indian travellers understand this and are becoming more conscious and mindful of their travel choices of the impact that they leave on the destination and its people During the survey about 50 percent of respondents agreed that the primary language of the destination is an important consideration factor for them while making travel decisions The majority of the respondents 76 percent said that relaxation and exploring new cultures act as the primary motivators for international travel in 2023 What can be a better way to experience the cultural diversity of a place than in its local languageSay Bon Voyage French tops the charts as the most preferred language for Indian travellersBeing spoken in more than 40 different countries across the globe it is no surprise that the majority of the respondents 23 percent plan to practice and brush up their French speaking skills followed by German Arabic and Spanish before they venture out to an international travel destination Most of these respondents 46 percent are Gen Z and millennialsFrench is the fifth most spoken language in the world after English Mandarin Hindi and Spanish It holds the official language status in about 30 countries Popularly known as the language of culture knowledge of French enables you to access great works in global art and literature A little research on the culture of the destination before the trip helps one to be more respectful towards local communities and peopleShotgun Language takes a front seat to authentic travel experiencesIndicating that travellers are ready to put in that extra effort at the travel planning stage 62 percent of the respondents said that they have practiced at least one foreign language ahead of their travelling plans It is interesting to note that for their future international trips travellers dont want to stop at learning just a few basic words and greetings in the destinations language but have an appetite for learning enough to have a simple conversation in the destinations primary language This contrasts with their past behaviour where they were satisfied with knowing a few keywords and phrases to get around the destination This change indicates that Indian travellers are leaning towards conscious travel They want to indulge in the sociocultural experiences of a place in the most authentic way possibleAlso Read Top five travel technology trends to watch out for in 2023This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves 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