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Question 1

In 2025, English was the most-studied language on a major language-learning app in how many countries?

Accepted Answer

154 countries (79%). Only 25 countries didn't have English among their top two languages to learn.

Question 2

Which language climbed to become the 4th most popular to study worldwide in 2025, passing German?

Accepted Answer

Japanese. Korean also climbed, to #6, passing Italian, as more people could study both from their own language.

Question 3

Which country had the most 'serious' language learners in 2025, based on average time spent learning?

Accepted Answer

Japan. It was Japan's second straight year at #1; Hungary, Belarus, Russia and Germany rounded out the top five.

Question 4

Among people learning Latin on a major language app, what share also study chess there?

Accepted Answer

Over 19%. Latin learners were also more likely to study math (14%) and music (13%) than learners of other languages.

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