Our differences arent just limited to minor preoccupations about regional language patterns. In 2021, Mississippi, Oregon, Utah, and Washington all studied French as #2 and Japanese as #3and Mississippi was on this exclusive list in 2020 as well. Dont forget to say your name and where youre from! Dont forget to say your name and where youre from! And every one of them is so heartfelt and beautiful. It goes back down to 0. The interest might be even higher, was it not for the fact that prior knowledge of either English or Spanish is required to study Portuguese on Duolingo. What about Japanese? And in December 1999, just weeks after her 10th birthday, Francis, her sister, and her mom left Ecuador to start a new life in Florida, near Tampa. For example, did you know that Swedish is the top language studied on Duolingo in Sweden? German tops the charts in Bosnia and Herzegovina, where it is studied by over half of Duolingo users. If you have any previous Spanish experience, it will be a helpful quiz to keep you on track and using Spanish every day. For instance, are you adamant that its pop, not soda? Which is the only state where Russian is one of the top five languages being learned on Duolingo? Kendra Beseler, MBA, CPCU, PMP Program and Faculty Manager, Boundary Spanner, Aspiring Polyglot, Lifelong Learner, and Idea Architect Martina: But that wasnt the only reason Mara stopped publishing under her own name. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol). For some countries, it happens to be one of the three top Japanese is most popular among users in the western US, likely given its proximity to Japan and since many of the states have relatively large Japanese or Japanese-American populations. She makes her way to the front of the crowd, microphone in hand. 11% of Duolingo users in Argentina are learning Italian over twice as many as those in neighboring countries (although Uruguay came close). Duolingo is definitely worth trying, in part because its free. Later, when the Spanish colonized the Americas, it evolved to include Catholic elements and a religious ceremony. It was also pushing the boundaries for how women were represented in art at the timechallenging dominant narratives that painted women as submissive, or sometidas, and dependent on men. Martina: Now that they had evidence that Maria Lejarraga was responsible for writing many of her husband's published works, Juan and Isabel decided to do something about it. It can be used to find out someones name as well. The Spanish communist Ana Hurtado, spokesperson for the Cuban regime in the Iberian Peninsula, announced that she would go to live in Cuba for several months to carry out "a documentary project.". Figures 4 and 5 show the percentage of Duolingo users per country learning French and Spanish, respectively. Isabel: La protagonista es una cantante de pera que abandona su hogar para ser famosa. , If we further exclude English-speaking countries, we are left with only a handful of countries for which English is not one of the top two languages: the Scandinavian and the Balkan countries in Europe, Iran in Middle East, Ethiopia in Africa, and Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, and Myanmar in Asia. On a formal level, the French word est is used to refer to dining. You will be able to learn more about them if you ask this polite question. If you wish to learn Spanish, you can also try the LingoDeer app, a better alternative to Duolingo with both Spanish (Spain) and Latin American Spanish courses. Juan: El nombre no me era familiar. You can complete them in whatever order you like, for example, you can start with the shopping level then move on to family.. Martina: For Juan and Isabel, republishing Mara Lejrragas work under her own name and writing books about her is something that can be of value to the entire country. Ella era contadora en Ecuador, pero en Estados Unidos no poda trabajar en su profesin porque no hablaba ingls. I find that the free version is very inadequate (ads and daily error caps). If you have some Spanish experience, you will have to test out of lessons which cost gems (points that you earn by using the app) so you cant go immediately to the lessons that are appropriate for your level. And thank you so much for listening. Francis had already been to the U.S. for vacation. Post on Facebook or Twitter! The only state where Russian is one of the top five languages being learned is Alaska, with 5.5% of users there learning the language. Along the way, she found herself thinking about her identity. So the cultural center assumed he would have plenty to say about the subject of the upcoming exhibit, a woman by the name Mara Lejrraga. Martina: Francis remembered that in Ecuador, quinceaeras are often referred to as la fiesta rosada because usually the birthday girl wears all pink. Francis: Esta fiesta, es para celebrar a la persona que soy hoy, despus de treinta aos de vida, y a las personas que me ayudaron en el camino. The addictive nature of smartphone games and social media is often viewed as a negative, however since in this case its in the name of knowledge I think it can be considered a positive. Also Duolingo is an American company and teaches Latin Spanish. Hawaii is the only state where Japanese is the second most popular language being learned (see Figure 2). They dress up in coordinating outfits and often perform choreographed dances, from waltzes to reggaeton. Similarly to Sweden, Norway has been recently accepting many migrants and refugees. As you may have guessed, English is by far the most studied language around the world: its one of the top two languages in two thirds of all countries. Recently I purchased and reviewed, as part of my mission to evaluate Spanish resources for independent learners. While most users are based in the United States, there are also a significant number of users in other countries, such as Spain, Mexico, and Argentina. Hubo muchos libros prohibidos. What are you doing for dinner with us? Globally, English has always been the most common language studied on Duolingo and remains so today. Martina: Thank you so much for taking the time to call us, Venice! Francis: No conoca bien las costumbres de una quinceaera porque nunca fui a ninguna de esas fiestas en Ecuador. To calculate the proportion, we divided the number of users who registered on Duolingo in the past year in each state by the current population of each state, and got a percentage of 6.78% in Utah the highest out of every state (see Figure 1). Franciss family were threatened, or amenazados several times, including once when Francis herself was almost kidnapped. Why would that be the case? Duolingo has 5 tabs at the bottom of the screen; Lessons, Stories, Profile, Leaderboard, and Shop. Yo le dije que por supuesto que s, que el siglo XX me interesaba mucho y que iba a empezar a prepararme para el evento. But the status of French in Canada is very different from the status of English in India; most importantly, your socioeconomic status doesnt depend on your French proficiency. La dictadura de Franco no permiti su venta en Espaa hasta el ao 1975. That being said, the answer to the question of whether or not someone is American in Spanish Duolingo likely depends on which dialect of Spanish they are learning. Again, its unclear what these measurements do besides give you a sense of completion and achievement, but it looks like the goal is to advance your league status and compete with other players that are also learning the same language as you. Her 15th birthday was getting closer and closer, and she had been promised a big quinceaera. Isabel: Nada de eso fue una sorpresa para m porque en ese tiempo se esperaba muy poco de las mujeres. Basic conversational building blocks are an excellent place to start. This did not last long. And thats when they learned something shocking. Martina: Maria Lejrragas nieces also told Isabel and Juan about a little-known memoir that she had written called Gregorio y yo. LingoDeer User Norbi on Learning Japanese. Perhaps not surprisingly, then, English is the second most studied language in the United States, attracting 21% of the country's Duolingo users. Por ejemplo, compartir con tu familia y comunidad, y celebrar una nueva etapa de tu vida. Im Martina Castro, and this season were digging into some of the greatest mysteries of art and literature in the Spanish-speaking world. Florida came out on the very bottom for the average proportion of users with streaks of both 30-119 days and 120 or more days, and New Jersey came out on the bottom for streaks of 3-29 days. Finally, Francis had given out all but one candle. Its the top language in Namibia, where it is studied by nearly a third of Duolingo users. Esa fue la oportunidad perfecta para celebrar quien soy y darles las gracias a las personas que considero importantes en mi vida. For the most recent global language data, see the 2021 Duolingo Language Report. For example: The above is indicative, but we cannot distinguish it from learners preference to study the worlds most popular languages. half of the users in 94 countries. Here, we see an interesting pattern where users living in more densely populated states with major metropolitan areas are not as diligent about maintaining streaks on Duolingo, while users in less densely populated states are the most dedicated to maintaining their streaks. Interestingly, some of the states with the lowest number of language learners like North Dakota and Montana came out on top in making language learning a daily habit: North Dakota has the highest average proportion of users who have been successful in maintaining their Duolingo streaks for 120 or more days, and Montana has the highest average proportion of users with a streak of 3-29 days. According to the 2020 Duolingo Language Report: Trends in the United States, there were over 49,000 students studying languages between October 1, 2019 and September 30, 2020. They are American. If youre taking a class, it could act as a supplementary resource and a way to keep you on track and using Spanish every day, or you can use it to maintain your Spanish skills in between classes. Lemos los pocos libros que encontramos, no eran muchos. Is she American in Spanish Duolingo? Most of Duolingos material is available, but this version is definitely more. When the Spanish Civil War started in 1936, it changed her life forever. Even though the US is technically one country, we take interstate and regional language differences pretty seriously. To join, download the app today, or find out more at duolingo.com. Por qu iban a dedicarle un homenaje? One by one, Francis gave away the lit candles and said a little speech for each person. Martina: One of the reasons Maras memoir remained hidden for so long was political. Martina: A few of Gregorios plays, like Cancin de Cuna, or The Cradle Song, became so popular that they were even adapted into film. De hoy en adelante, quiero estar feliz y aceptar esta parte de mi vida y de mi identidad. The company is not direct when it comes to price. Canada is another interesting case: its top language on Duolingo is French one of Canadas two official languages (in addition to English). The idea of keeping a streak is incredibly motivating for users, and we set out to identify in which states users are the most diligent about maintaining their streaks. Martina: Thank you so much for your message, Danielle! Finally, Francis found a quinceaera tradition that resonated with her: a candle, or vela, ceremony. According to the 2020 Duolingo Language Report: Trends in the United States, there were over 49,000 students studying languages between October 1, 2019 and September 30, 2020. Fascinating stories in easy-to-understand Spanish, Sound Design & Mastering Engineer: Antonio Romero. dihd. She had a demanding career in project management and was in the middle of buying a condo. Whatever app you choose, you are taking a step in the right direction by choosing to learn Spanish! Lastly, a major negative to Duolingo is the inability to test out of levels without paying gems or getting Duolingo Plus. Why would Italian be so popular in Argentina? Martina: With the support of Iulia, Juan Jos and a few other friends, Francis decided to go for it. But Francis is celebrating her double quinceaera, or doble quinceaera, because shes turning 30. Finally, after a year of moving around, they found a house and settled down. Martina: Mara Lejrragas nieces met with Juan and Isabel and told them that Mara never had children. Interestingly, Mississippi also ranks last in terms of States access to the Internet. Figures 1 shows the most popular language studied on Duolingo in every country, and Figure 2 shows the second most popular. He was especially renowned for the avant-garde plays he wrote, which were very successful at the time. Keep an ear out for the accent from Spain, where the c, which usually sounds like an s sound, is pronounced with a th sound, so inicia sounds like inithia. Mexico English (#1 language), United States Spanish (#1 language), France Spanish (#2 language, after English), Spain French (#2 language, after English), English-speaking countries in West Africa French (#1 language), French-speaking countries in West Africa English (#1 language), Half of Brazils neighbors Portuguese (#2 language, after English or Spanish), Finland Swedish (#2 language, after Spanish); although there are other reasons why Finns might want to study Swedish: both Finnish and Swedish are in fact, Denmark Dutch (#2 language, after Spanish); not neighbors, but pretty close. As que despus de un par de aos en Estados Unidos, se separaron. Before we get into the results, lets see if you can guess the following. Me puse una chaqueta de jean, unas botas y, obviamente, tuve que comprar una corona. However, after doing some research, Duolingo Plus actually costs $12.99 per month, with a discount if you pay for a year ($79.99) or half a year ($47.99) upfront. Isabels novel, based on Mara Lejrragas life, is called Luz ajena: El enigma de Mara Lejrraga. This story was produced by Adonde Medias Caro Rolando. They asked at the Ateneo Riojano, which seemed like a good place to start. The Stories tab is a great tool for this. My name in Spanish is duolingo. Por esta razn, muchas de esas obras tienen el siguiente mensaje: Si la mujer quiere ser feliz, debe estudiar, emanciparse y no depender econmicamente del marido. The last one, she announced, was for herself. And they discovered the police were involved. Cuando pienso en mi pasado, ahora entiendo que siempre fui queer, pero yo no conoca ese concepto cuando era nia. Martina: The evening was complete with a personalized playlist, a signature drink, and Francis favorite tiramisu cake. Im back to reviewing! Gracias por escuchar! But even more over 20% of the population speak a language other than English at home, and over 25 million people speak English less than Very Well. It is not Spanish from Spain or Latin America. Users in the states of Mississippi, Arkansas, Kentucky, and Louisiana are particularly fond of this app. Francis: Acept mi situacin y me sent ms tranquila. Martina: The couple asked the curator for more details. Hi James, thank you for your comment. Most importantly, it depends on which dialect of Spanish they are learning. But the conversation didnt go as Francis had hoped. When asking someone what their name is, you can use one or two expressions. Conveniently, Isabel was sitting right next to himbecause the two literature professors just happen to be married. When Duolingo starts offering more courses especially for different Asian and African languages we might be able to see more! Conversely, some of the states that have the highest number of language learners including Florida, New Jersey, and Texas arent so great at making language-learning a daily habit. This suggests that a states Internet infrastructure plays a significant role in the use of Duolingo by people who live there, which is not surprising. Martina: It was around this time in 2019, that the double quinceaera trend was becoming more popular. La obra tuvo tanto xito que la adaptaron al ingls en Hollywood y se estren en espaol en Argentina. Language can teach us life lessons in a variety of ways, and these are not language lessons. The Stories tab is a great tool for this. En esa poca, Mara se concentr en su misin poltica a favor de la Repblica y de los derechos de las mujeres. She even became a government representative for Spains Socialist Party. This episode is dedicated to all of them. Its good if you like ranked games and competition, and bad if you want to take your time and avoid comparison to others. Fue una de las figuras ms importantes de la cultura espaola del siglo XX, pero cuando empezamos, muy pocos investigadores lo saban. But once again, the norms of Spanish society conspired to keep her memoir out of the public eye. Francis: Me senta muy emocionada por estar con mis amigos, pero tambin estaba nerviosa porque ellos no saban qu iba a hacer con mi ltima vela. In Mississippi, 55.4% of Duolingo users are learning Spanish, followed by 54.6% in Arkansas, 53.4% in Kentucky, and 52% in Louisiana. Francis: Yo soy feminista y, honestamente, no estoy de acuerdo con algunas de las tradiciones de las quinceaeras. 5. Some were so moved by the moment, they shed a few tears. Duolingo recently released a Swedish course for Arabic speakers, which will hopefully help! As such, there are a number of different Spanish dialects that are represented on the platform. There is also speaking practice where you repeat a sentence or respond to a question. Listen free on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. They were still new to Florida, with little family and no Ecuadorian community nearby. Juan: Cuando Gregorio muri en 1947, Mara intent publicar sus obras completas con el nombre de los dos, Mara y Gregorio, pero no fue posible, y, por esta razn, no recibi el reconocimiento que mereca. German is the fourth most studied language on Duolingo. The birthday girl also asks friends to accompany her in whats called a court of honor. The court includes 15 young men, or chambelanes, and 14 young women, or damas. Lingodeer and Rosetta Stone allow you to choose between the two accents and vocabularies, whereas Duolingo does not differentiate between the two Spanish dialects. The elaborate ball gowns are adorned with lace and beads. The concept is simple: if you meet your daily goal on Duolingo for 2 days in a row, you have a 2-day streak. Francis felt like this traditional kind of party didnt fit her new life. I was fascinated to go on the journey with her, how she had her two passions and she united them and made financialyou know, a life out of it. Por esa razn, despus de aquella reaccin tan negativa, ella decidi no poner su nombre en ningn otro libro. Francis: Esa fue mi oportunidad para darles las gracias a mis amigos por todo su apoyo. The move was harder on her parents. Martina: After college in Florida, Francis moved to Washington, D.C. She established herself in her new city and built her own community. Juan: Era la primera vez que una calle en Espaa tena su nombre. What is the Spanish translation for de dnde eres? How to apply for the H-2B visa to work in the US 2:19. This is true even for English-speaking nations, such as the United States well come back to this finding later on![2]. I would point out that its Castilian Spanish, by the way, since Catalan is also offered by the app. Which state has the highest proportion of users learning languages with Duolingo? phrase. El mensaje de esta obra es muy importante porque en esos tiempos las mujeres vivan muy sometidas, tanto que ni siquiera tenan derecho a votar. December 19, 2021 Danielconcasco Mod Plus Remember everyone, this is a place to ask or answer questions about the exercise itself. They had studied English in Ecuador, so it didnt take them long to adjust to a new language and make new friends. Duolingo not only helps immigrants, but also assists locals in learning an official language of their own country. I'm going on a trip to France, but the only thing I know how to say in French is "I am from the United States."Voy de vacaciones a Francia, pero lo nico que s decir en francs es "Soy de los Estados Unidos." While these games are fun, I hesitate to call them lessons. She thinks its important that people outside of academic circles know about Mara Lejrraga. Keep reading to see how the data on Duolingos learners reveals insights into country preferences, cultural affinities, immigration trends, and more. Martina: Welcome, le damos la bienvenida al Duolingo Spanish Podcast. (M) He is from the United States but now lives in Germany. Estoy orgullosa de ella! Isabel: Cuando comenz la Guerra Civil, Mara estuvo en peligro y tuvo que exiliarse. Her parents tried to launch their own business, buying and selling used cars. True stories for English speakers learning Spanish. German happens to be most popular in the Northwestern US, with the top states being South Dakota (13.6%), North Dakota (13.4%), Alaska (12.6%), and Montana (12.3%). Pero luego, llegamos a los Estados Unidos, nos reunimos con mi pap y comenzamos nuestro American Dream. This is to motivate you to get questions right in order to be able to continue because if you run out of hearts you have to wait for hours before you can play again. We'd love to know what you thought of this episode! Su silencio fue difcil para m. Rosetta Stones award-winning mobile app will help you learn the foundations of Spanish and develop vocabulary. Durante la dictadura, las mujeres no tenan libertad de asociacin ni de expresin. Especially her mom, who had been an accountant, or contadora, in Ecuador. No era una autora reconocida de esa poca. Duolingo Spanish, Free vs Duolingo Plus. And in several states with a high number of Spanish speakers including California, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Florida, New Jersey and New York English from Spanish is the second most popular language being learned, with an average of about 8% of users learning it. Duo lingo also only offers a US English interface, so people who speak other forms of English may be confused by some things (a Brit would never ask for the check, for example, though there are many other examples which kind of jar when I am learning since its not my native dialect of English). I appreciate you providing your name. Im back to reviewing! The top states where Japanese is being learned are Hawaii (17.4%), Washington (7.9%), Oregon (7.3%), and Alaska (6.7%). Martina: With the help of a Spanish publishing house, Juan and Isabel have edited and republished some of Mara Lejrragas work under her own name. Martina: The night of Francis party arrived. Next, due to the game-like nature of the app, users are encouraged and reminded to play every day. The reward system is a bit confusing because of all of the categories, but the general effect is that you are rewarded for doing the lessons. If you liked this story, please share it! Good review, and I agree with most of it but Duolingo teaches American Spanish, not European. But just how dominant is English? You can find the audio and a transcript of each episode at podcast.duolingo.com. In modern times, the quinceaera parties have transformed into a popular celebration across Latin America. March 4, 2023 by archyde. Martina: Traditionally, quinceaeras are family parties, with aunts, uncles, and cousins in attendance. The other parts of Canada are much less bilingual, even though French is mandatory as a second language for most Canadian students. According to Isabel Lizarraga, Spanish society had little respect for women authors during this time in history. In India, English is one of the two official languages (together with Hindi), but its the top language studied on Duolingo; nearly a third of Duolingo users in India are learning English. Lo descubr despus, cuando tena veinticinco aos. There is no one definitive answer to this question. Michaela is the U.S. Marketing Lead for Duolingo, with more than 10 years experience in PR and marketing. Despus de salir del clset con ella, me senta menos libre con mi identidad. Last, an ingenious feature during the lessons is the ability to leave public comments on activities. Some Spanish linguists believe that the sound of the word pastry should be similar to the sound of the English word butter. To be frank, its misleading. In analyzing the language-learning habits of our users in the US, we found interesting variations on states and regions foreign language preferences, how dedicated users in different states are to making language learning a daily habit, and more. Martina: But Gregorios theatre wasnt just turning heads because of its high-profile collaborators. Martina: But those traditional plans for Francis 15th birthday had to change, as her family, like many families in the 1990s in Ecuador, faced political and social turmoil in the country. During their first few years together, he was a struggling playwright, so Mara supported him financially. Something she didnt know how to express before. Mara Lejrraga todava no es muy conocida, pero nosotros estamos trabajando da y noche para cambiar eso. . Yo ya viva sola aqu en Washington D.C. cuando comenc a entender cmo me senta. But there was more. If you are unable to talk or use the microphone, you can skip them. Ese tiempo en Costa Rica me ayud mucho porque cuando regres a Washington D.C., yo ya me senta ms cmoda con mi identidad. The real lessons are presented as tips that you can view before starting the activities, and calling them tips makes them seem optional. Ellas fueron muy amables. If the competition motivates you, then this app has the right format for you. Francis: Juan Jos me ayud a ver que, en vez de intentar ayudar a mi mam a comprender mi identidad, en realidad, yo tena que pensar en m. Are you living in the US and learning a language? La mayora de mis amigas eran estadounidenses o eran como yo, es decir, extranjeras que intentaban adaptarse a la cultura del pas. Another case is Norway, where Norwegian is the second most popular language (with 18% of all users). Francis: Las personas reaccionan de manera diferente a los cambios. Martina: Mara Lejrraga was fortunate enough to get an education. Many of them had always known her as a straight woman. Interest in Japanese is bubbling up around the country (and around the world), and it'll be fun to check back in a few years and see which states have coalesced around studying Japanese. En esa misin bamos a descubrir que ella tena una gran calidad intelectual, literaria y feminista. Namibias relationship with Germany is complicated because of the colonial times, when Namibia was under German rule. . In the Estados Unidos Wikipedia article (which is probably a patchwork of different authors and styles) it appears that "los" is omitted most of the time, though, as you say, not always.In the Cold War section, it says "En la Guerra Fra, Estados Unidos y la Unin Sovitica compitieron."That really emphasizes that the article is omitted for . The Census Bureau estimates that the total number of Hispanics and Latinos living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is nearly 65.3 million people by 2020. You can write us an email at podcast@duolingo.com and call and leave us a voicemail or audio message on WhatsApp, at +1-703-953-93-69. The correct spelling is: est-ce quil est amricain. Martina: As Francis grew to understand her queer identity, she took it slow coming out to those around her. Gracias por escuchar! Mi familia era de clase media alta y tuve la oportunidad, o mejor dicho, el privilegio, de recibir una excelente educacin. Some of her friends knew Francis was queer, but many others didnt. Francis: Todas las relaciones pasan por momentos difciles y la de mis padres no fue la excepcin. Eso es lo ms bonito de todo. [1] The most popular courses are available for speakers of a variety of languages: for example, you can learn English from 21 different languages! Francis: Mi pap y la familia de mi pap tenan un collar que queran darme a los quince aos. English is commonly used in higher education and administration, and some call it the "de facto national language of India". Juan Aguilera Sastre and Isabel Lizarraga Vizcarra live in La Rioja, Spain. How to Ace JLPT (the Japanese Language Proficiency Test), Hangul 101: A Super Easy Guide to the Korean Alphabet, Dive Deep into the Korean Language: From Origins to Learning Strategies, 15 Best Websites to Learn Japanese in 2023. Martina: But Maria was a writer at heart. languages on Duolingo: English, French, or Spanish. So to suggest that he hadnt actually authored all of his work It was a bold claim. It depends on the person asking the question and their personal opinion. But saying that it is a very enjoyable way to learn at your own pace. I have finished level 3 Spanish, how do I go to level 4 learning? Are French and Spanish popular in different parts of the world? Martina: Heres a message we recently got from Danielle who is in California but originally from Toronto, Canada: Danielle: I've been using Duolingo Spanish for probably two years, but I had never gotten into the podcast and I just started them this year and I'm about two weeks until listening to one a day. In the United States, immigrants constitute 13.1% of the total population. In Angola and Mozambique, Portuguese is the only official language (since both countries used to be Portugals colonies).
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