What a chilero! BBC Mundo highlighted the success story of Duolingothe language learning app created by Guatemalan computer scientist Luis von Ahn.
BBC Mundo highlighted the success story of Duolingo, Luis von Ahn’s application
The renowned news platform, BBC Mundohas highlighted Duolingothe successful «“most downloaded app in the world to learn languages”, created by him Guatemalan Luis von Ahn. Through an interview, the BBC highlighted the achievements of this app, which has become a fundamental tool for millions of people seeking to learn new languages in a free and accessible way.
Since its launch in 2012, Duolingo has grown exponentially. Today it has more than 100 million monthly active users y 34 million people who use the app daily. This success has not only allowed its users to learn a new language, but also to make more productive use of their time on the screen, as von Ahn shared in the interview.
In the BBC article, the journalist Natalia Guerrero describes how Duolingo has been integrated into the daily lives of people from various backgrounds, from journalists to migrants, all benefiting from this platform to improve their language skills.
The application has managed to transcend borders and be used by both renowned figures such as Bill Gates, as well as workers and migrants, who find in the platform a way to connect with new work and social opportunities. Duolingo has managed to become more than just a learning app; It has been consolidated as a tool for social and personal transformation.
“We are going to try to continue doing things that are positive”
One of the most interesting aspects that the interview highlights is the impact that the app has on its users, a positive impact. When asked if he hopes the application is creating a positive habit, the Guatemalan computer scientist indicated “We want it to be positive. When we decided to start teaching math and music, these are two things that we thought were just positive. Maybe we will expand to other topics, but we are going to try to continue doing things that are positive.
Luis von Ahn and Severin Hacker founded Duolingo in 2012 and have since worked to provide the app’s services for free, with the goal of “giving everyone access to education.” The Guatemalan and his team have not only met this goal, but are also innovating by creating options that allow people to improve their language skills, such as the new conversational practice feature with Lillyone of the iconic characters of the application
Von Ahn explained in the interview that “when someone is not very good at a language, they tend to avoid talking to other people. “This new feature will allow people to practice without fear and gain confidence.”
Titled “The success story of Duolingo, the most downloaded app in the world for learning languages and which has made the Guatemalan who created it a billionaire,” the BBC article briefly reviews the life of Luis von Ahn and the achievements of the application, which throughout its twelve years has grown not only in its number of users, but also in its operational capacity, with 850 employees in six cities around the world.
In addition, the company’s revenue has exceeded $500 million, reflecting the success of its business model, which combines the offer of a free application with premium features for those seeking a more advanced experience. You can read the full interview at this link.
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