BOSTON, Feb. 13,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New research from Mondly by
Pearson, the app teaching over 100 million people around the
world how to learn a new language, has revealed that nearly half of
Massachusetts residents are
creatively finding a new way to say 'I love you' this Valentine's
Day by learning a romantic phrase in a new language.
In fact, for Valentine's Day, 33% of Massachusetts residents have expressed the
desire to learn French, followed by Italian (25%) followed by
Spanish (24%), to say a romantic phrase to their partner.
And it's not just Valentine's Day that is inspiring language
learning. Massachusetts residents
are also developing new language skills to communicate better with
their significant others and strengthen their relationships. The
study found that:
- Of the 19% of Massachusetts
residents who say they are dating someone who speaks another
language, 66% are actively trying to learn the language their
partner speaks
- And this is true for both genders with 69% of Massachusetts males and 63% of Massachusetts females learning how to speak
new languages for love.
- Across generational divides, the motivation is far stronger for
Massachusetts Millennials with 74% actively trying to learn their
partner's language.
This is all part of a wider commitment to Massachusetts residents focusing on their
self-improvement in 2023. Surprisingly, learning a new language is
among the top four things Massachusetts residents want to do to improve
their lives this year, behind only focusing on their finances,
prioritizing their health, and cleaning up clutter. This comes as
30% of Massachusetts residents
feel uninformed and uneducated by not knowing more languages and
30% say they feel isolated when other languages are being spoken
around them. As a result, 61% of Massachusetts residents are learning languages
to feel more knowledgeable while 34% are developing these skills to
bridge cultural gaps.
"Learning a new language has always been a transformative way
for people to express themselves and form new connections with
others," said Alex Iliescu,
Co-founder and CEO of Mondly by Pearson. "The results of the
study prove that now more than ever, people want to learn languages
to strengthen their relationships, improve themselves, and find
love. Mondly by Pearson wants to help people make these connections
by offering unique language tools and immersive learning
experiences that engage their minds and transform their lives."
This Valentine's Day, Mondly by Pearson is helping you find your
love language by offering a lifetime membership for only
$89.99. Available here!
The study was conducted in partnership with Morning Consult from
January 1 – January 12, 2023, and polled 1000 adults that
speak or are interested in learning another language in
Massachusetts.
To learn more about Mondly by Pearson and kick-start your
language-learning journey, visit https://www.mondly.com/
About Mondly by Pearson
Being named "App of the Year" by Facebook, "Best New App" by
Apple, and "Editors' Choice" by Google Play, Mondly is a leading
language learning platform with 100 million learners worldwide.
Launched in 2014, it quickly became a leading app in the mobile
space, reaching the #1 position in Education in most European
countries, LATAM and Asia.
According to Statista, Mondly is currently in the Top 5
language learning apps worldwide by number of downloads.
About Pearson:
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to add life to a lifetime of
learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance
for a personal breakthrough. That's why our c.20,000 Pearson
employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning
experiences designed for real-life impact. We are the world's
leading learning company, serving customers in c.200 countries with
digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data. For us,
learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. Visit us
at pearsonplc.com
MC: Joe Wiggins,
joe.wiggins@pearson.com
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