Many students in Japan are using AI to learn English. The language-learning app Duolingo conducted a survey on studying languages. Students answered questions about their learning habits. The number of people using AI increased by more than 80 per cent in 2024. AI was most popular with younger people, who used AI more than face-to-face lessons. However, some people in their 20s were not totally happy with AI. They said it lacked natural responses.
Duolingo said: "We're in the midst of an AI revolution". It said apps were the most popular way to learn languages. This was followed by streaming services like YouTube and Netflix, then textbooks and then online lessons. The number of students going to language schools is decreasing. Just 14 per cent of people went to these. English was the most popular language. People also studied Korean, to understand their favourite artists and celebrities.
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Sources- https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/12/19/japan/chatgpt-english-lessons/
- https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20241218/p2a/00m/0li/017000c
- https://blog.duolingo.com/2024-duolingo-language-report/
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