This story was produced by Gabriela Saldivia, a journalist and teacher based in Sevilla, Spain. With over 500 million users, Duolingo is the world's leading language learning platform, and the most downloaded education app in the world. This story was produced by Adonde Medias Caro Rolando. Now, theyre more of a way for family and friends to gather and celebrate a teenager's growth. Yes, English dominates but by how much? 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. 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. Juan: Era la primera vez que una calle en Espaa tena su nombre. You have unlimited hearts on duolingo for free if you use it through web browser. Are French and Spanish popular in different parts of the world? When asking someone what their name is, you can use one or two expressions. One reason was financial: in the U.S. quinceaeras can cost tens of thousands of dollars as much as some weddings! They asked at the Ateneo Riojano, which seemed like a good place to start. When you use Rosetta Stone, you will learn the language, not just the words. Iulia encouraged Francis to do it and promised she would help organize the party. After Utah, the next top states for proportion of language learners are California (6.39%), Colorado (6.1%), New Jersey (5.96%), Florida (5.67%), New York (5.66%), Maryland (5.62%), Massachusetts (5.55%), Texas (5.5%) and Oregon (5.41%). Francis felt like this traditional kind of party didnt fit her new life. 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. Martina: She also consulted with her mom on the phone. To join, download the app today, or find out more at duolingo.com. 5. Duolingo acts like a videogame in that if you make a mistake, you lose a heart and if you run out of hearts you lose and have to wait for the hearts to recharge. If you miss something, you can always skip back and listen again. And thats when they learned something shocking. Esa fue la oportunidad perfecta para celebrar quien soy y darles las gracias a las personas que considero importantes en mi vida. Martina: Typically, people celebrate their quinceaera when they turn 15 years old. Eso me dio la oportunidad de comenzar desde cero con otras personas, y presentarme como una persona queer. Martina: But that wasnt the only reason Mara stopped publishing under her own name. In Rosetta Stone, you can tap into your brains innate ability to learn language and develop a sense of communication in the real world. Still, the idea of a double quinceaera stuck with her. Italian is most popular in Rhode Island (9.9%), Connecticut (9.5%), and New York (8.8%), followed by New Jersey and Vermont with 8.3% each. But that felt like it was slipping away. It was a coming of age ritual to mark a girls transition into womanhood. But saying that it is a very enjoyable way to learn at your own pace. English, the second most studied language in the United States, accounted for 21% of Duolingo users, which is the highest percentage. Most of Duolingo's material is available, but this version is definitely more limited than the subscription version.. Duolingo acts like a videogame in that if you make a mistake, you lose a "heart" and if you run out of hearts you "lose" and have to wait . Next, due to the game-like nature of the app, users are encouraged and reminded to play every day. Before we get into the results, lets see if you can guess the following. Martina: The more Isabel and Juan thought about Gregorios transgressive workthe more it seemed possible that it was indeed his wife, Mara Lejrraga, who had written the more feminist parts of it. Francis: Mientras esperbamos el momento de ir a Estados Unidos, yo me senta muy emocionada y feliz. Isabel: En esta poca, Gregorio se convirti en el Director del Teatro Eslava de Madrid. After receiving an education, Mara went on to become a schoolteacher. Along the way, she found herself thinking about her identity. Duolingo is definitely worth trying, in part because its free. . 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. Martina: For Francis and her sister, the initial transition went smoothly. Martina: While reading through Maras letters, Juan and Isabel got a big surprise They learned that Mara Lejrraga had actually published one book under her own name in 1899, the year before she married Gregorio. Make your way to the train station or wait for your ride with a unit that you can download. Gracias por escuchar! Fue un momento muy especial y me encant estar con todos ellos en el mismo lugar. Ah presentaron sus obras adems de obras escritas por otros escritores famosos, como Federico Garca Lorca. Duolingo believes in making education free, fun, and available to everyone. My name is Kirsten and I am a Spanish teacher in the United States that has taught Spanish to all ages and language levels. Isabels novel, based on Mara Lejrragas life, is called Luz ajena: El enigma de Mara Lejrraga. Gracias a l, me di cuenta que tena que hacer algo por m misma, para estar orgullosa de la persona que era hoy. 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. There is also speaking practice where you repeat a sentence or respond to a question. Argentina (similarly to Uruguay) has strong ties with the Italian language. The podcast will be released again on January 21, 2021. So Francis researched on Google and read articles to learn more. In most states, French is the second most popular language, with an average of nearly 15.8% of users learning it. Furthermore, you can adjust the adjustment amount to ensure that your accent is tailored to your specific personality. Martina: Juan was well known for studying Spanish writers and playwrights of the 1920s and 30s. Dont forget to say your name and where youre from! They decided to investigate further. Im Martina Castro, and this season were digging into some of the greatest mysteries of art and literature in the Spanish-speaking world. Martina: The tradition of the quinceaera is believed to have started in 500 CE as an Aztec custom. Duolingo is a free app that can be downloaded for both Android and Windows computers. Francis: Acept mi situacin y me sent ms tranquila. It may be surprising, but only about 10% of Indias population speaks English well. If youre having trouble finding answers to a language-related question, start by looking through the hundreds of thousands of previous questions. Celebr con unas amigas e hicimos una pijamada. The first major downside to the Duolingo Spanish program is that there is no distinction between the Spanish from Latin American and from Spain. You can also follow us on Apple Podcasts or your favorite listening app, so you never miss an episode. Many more are under development (see full list). The Census Bureau estimates that the total number of Hispanics and Latinos living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is nearly 65.3 million people by 2020. Spanish speakers colonized many areas of America that eventually became part of the United States, so the names of many of our states and cities are Spanish. And yet, English is an unequivocally important language in that region. Martina: Maria Lejrragas nieces also told Isabel and Juan about a little-known memoir that she had written called Gregorio y yo. Ella era contadora en Ecuador, pero en Estados Unidos no poda trabajar en su profesin porque no hablaba ingls. There is no one definitive answer to this question. Her 15th birthday was getting closer and closer, and she had been promised a big quinceaera. A few months before her 30th birthday, Francis mentioned it to her close friend Iulia. Given the popularity and interest in our global analysis, we wanted to do something similar for our home country. Isabel: Otra razn es que, en esos tiempos, ser escritora y firmar pblicamente las obras era algo mal visto para las mujeres respetables en la sociedad espaola. In contrast to what prevailed in past years, this year's conference will also be absent from the oil ministers of Iraq, Kuwait, the UAE and Russia. * Special thanks to Erin Gustafson, data scientist at Duolingo, for her help in gathering several of the data points used throughout this post, and to Sean Dockery, designer at Duolingo, for creating the graphics throughout the post. For each of these countries, Duolingo doesnt actually offer an English course, and so its possible that English would have made it to the top two, had the course been offered. The company is not direct when it comes to price. The premise of the story is unconventional, to say the least. Learn vocabulary in an order that is familiar to you so you can understand how to communicate effectively in Spanish. 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. Francis: Mi mam es una persona inteligente y quera trabajar. When you want to demonstrate your respect for the person, this is a more formal way to ask. Por esa razn, mis padres no se sentan seguros en Ecuador. While these games are fun, I hesitate to call them lessons. Juan: Tuvimos mucha suerte! German is the fourth most studied language on Duolingo. Last, an ingenious feature during the lessons is the ability to leave public comments on activities. Martina: Some of Gregorios work made it all the way to Broadwayand got costume designs by Pablo Picasso himself. Immigration to Sweden has been skyrocketing in recent years: one in six Swedish residents in 2015 was born outside of Sweden. It goes back down to 0. German is also popular in somewhat unexpected places. Of new. dihd. It can be used to find out someones name as well. Most of Duolingos material is available, but this version is definitely more limited than the subscription version. Confident in your answers? To find the data, we looked at the average proportion of daily active users over the past year in each state that have a streak in ranges that are short (3-29 days), medium (30-119 days), and long (120 or more days) (see Figure 4). Me puse una chaqueta de jean, unas botas y, obviamente, tuve que comprar una corona. Martina: Thank you so much for taking the time to call us, Venice! In Hawaii, Duolingo found residents looked to learn the Hawaiian language this year, the second most sought-after option people there studied. Duolingos Swedish course turns out to top the charts in Sweden itself: 27% of all users in Sweden are learning Swedish. 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." But the conversation didnt go as Francis had hoped. Thanks to annika_a for the correction and clarification. Juan: Mara era maestra y eso era algo excepcional porque, en esa poca, haba ms maestros hombres que mujeres. Nosotros vivamos en una parte del pas donde la comunidad latina no era muy grande. Fue una de las figuras ms importantes de la cultura espaola del siglo XX, pero cuando empezamos, muy pocos investigadores lo saban. Eso es lo ms bonito de todo. Yo saba que no sera posible tener una fiesta de quinceaera como las que se hacan en Ecuador. The top states where Japanese is being learned are Hawaii (17.4%), Washington (7.9%), Oregon (7.3%), and Alaska (6.7%). And thank you so much for listening. Duolingo Spanish, Free vs Duolingo Plus. Hi James, thank you for your comment. On the other hand, someone who is learning Spanish via Duolingo in Spain is more likely to be using a dialect of Spanish that is more commonly spoken in Spain. because of all of the categories, but the general effect is that. Isabel: Mara nunca quiso regresar a Espaa durante la dictadura de Franco y permaneci en el exilio hasta su muerte en 1974. But once again, the norms of Spanish society conspired to keep her memoir out of the public eye Juan: Sus memorias se publicaron en Mxico en 1953. Te lo vamos a dar cuando te conviertas en mujer. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol). The Stories tab offers cute short stories in Spanish and reads the story to you piece by piece. But she didnt know much more than that about the custom. Francis: Ese da sent el amor y el apoyo de mi comunidad en Washington D.C. Mi parte favorita de la noche fue cuando nos tomamos fotos con todos mis amigos. There is also an advertisement after the completion of each lesson and the exit button is hard to see. Francis: Todas las relaciones pasan por momentos difciles y la de mis padres no fue la excepcin. And they're done so incredibly well, they're really easy to follow along with but they still challenge you to pause and want to look up a word. Sin embargo, la idea de tener una doble quinceaera me encant. 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. Which state has the highest proportion of users learning languages with Duolingo? Martina: With the support of Iulia, Juan Jos and a few other friends, Francis decided to go for it. 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. The first advantage of Duolingo is that its free! Lo descubr despus, cuando tena veinticinco aos. Martina: The plan was for Francis dad to travel to the United States first. 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. Our differences arent just limited to minor preoccupations about regional language patterns. Conveniently, Isabel was sitting right next to himbecause the two literature professors just happen to be married. Your profile has all of the achievements you have unlocked, your daily streak (number of days in a row that you use the app), total XP, total crowns, and your league (bronze, silver, gold, etc.). You can also follow us on Apple Podcasts or on your favorite listening app, so you never miss an episode. Martina: Girls at Francis school in the U.S. celebrated their teenage birthdays in other ways with cake, ice cream, and sleepovers, or pijamadas. Ellas fueron muy amables. Theres a long history of close economic ties between Germany and the region (e.g., thats where many of Germanys guest workers came from after the World War II), which likely continue to this day. True stories for English speakers learning Spanish. For Spanish, on the other hand, the darkest regions are in North America and the English-speaking countries in the Caribbean. Spanish has been spoken in the United States for hundreds of years. Era un nombre muy conocido y una referencia de la poca. There she spoke freely about writing many of the works credited to her husband. Quiero compartir algo que siempre supe que estaba en m, pero no saba bien qu era. 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). This episode was produced by Duolingo and Adonde Media. Francis: Para mi quinceaera, mis padres me regalaron un collar muy sencillo. 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. Im back to reviewing! After Mississippi, other states with the lowest proportion of language learners are West Virginia (2.19%), North Dakota (2.27%), South Dakota (2.59%), Montana (2.67%), Alabama (2.7%), Hawaii (2.76%), Louisiana (2.78%), Kentucky and Ohio (2.87% each), and South Carolina (2.99%). Based on data from Duolingo, the 2020 Duolingo Language Report: Trends in the United States includes information about people who have studied a language on the app. By integrating the latest assessment science and AI, we empower anyone to take the test where and when they're at their best. Her parents tried to launch their own business, buying and selling used cars. learning English. Era un teatro muy importante. Kirsten has been fascinated by foreign languages since childhood and has made it her mission to inspire others with her passion for Spanish. Later, when the Spanish colonized the Americas, it evolved to include Catholic elements and a religious ceremony. Creo que es porque ahora soy ms introspectiva y me conozco mejor. 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. So they were the ones in charge of maintaining her archives and keeping her memory alive. In the end, Francis even wore pink and a crown, or corona, but put her own twist on it. Por esta razn, nunca supe nada sobre las quinceaeras de las nias que conoc en Ecuador. There are no Spanish verbs that can be conjugationd using Duolingos Spanish verbs. In Angola and Mozambique, Portuguese is the only official language (since both countries used to be Portugals colonies). I also enjoy going to concerts, and I am musically inclined. Martina: The night of Francis party arrived. Martina: Slowly, Mara Lejrragas contributions to politics, and her husbands work, began to fade in Spain as the government censored any material that went against its cultural and political agenda. This was a government founded on traditional Catholic Spanish gender norms, and anyone who contradicted that was seen as a danger to national security. That experience made Francis excited to leave Ecuador. Despite having fewer irregularities than other languages, Spanish has an extremely straightforward pronunciation system. You can also follow your friends and keep each other on track! Martina: Bienvenidos and welcome to a special season of the Duolingo Spanish Podcast. Martina: The evening was complete with a personalized playlist, a signature drink, and Francis favorite tiramisu cake. Your profile has all of the achievements you have unlocked, your daily streak (number of days in a row that you use the app), total XP, total crowns, and your league (bronze, silver, gold, etc.). The garden glows with criss-crossed string lights and glittery homemade posters decorate the walls. German tops the charts in Bosnia and Herzegovina, where it is studied by over half of Duolingo users. But the name barely rang a bell. He was a respected writer, poet, and theatre director in 1920s and 1930s Spain. Duolingo has 5 tabs at the bottom of the screen; Lessons, Stories, Profile, Leaderboard, and Shop. El enigma de Mara Lejrraga. . She told Juan they were preparing an upcoming exhibit about an early 20th century Spanish author. 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. Globally, English has always been the most common language studied on Duolingo and remains so today. Then after he found work, the rest of the family would follow. 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. This episode is dedicated to all of them. Francis had already been to the U.S. for vacation. How to apply for the H-2B visa to work in the US 2:19. Some were so moved by the moment, they shed a few tears. Finally, Francis had given out all but one candle. Finally, Francis found a quinceaera tradition that resonated with her: a candle, or vela, ceremony. Her dad worked for a technology company and her mom was an accountant. Below are a few examples from different parts of the world. And French is the third most popular language in some of the southern and southwestern states where English from Spanish is the second most popular language (see Figure 3). Heceta Head Light, a 205-foot-high observation tower on Oregons central coast, is located 205 feet above the Pacific Ocean. You have a mistake in your article. You can find the audio and a transcript of each episode at podcast.duolingo.com. Duolingo has 5 tabs at the bottom of the screen; You earn XP (experience points) and money which they call lingots and gems for each lesson that you pass, as well as crowns and achievements. But this was just a hunch. After reading hundreds of articles and books, they wondered if Mara Lejrraga had any living heirs who could fill in the gaps. Read on for the answers. Isabel: En ese entonces, las mujeres tenan poca independencia y vivan sometidas. Ese tiempo en Costa Rica me ayud mucho porque cuando regres a Washington D.C., yo ya me senta ms cmoda con mi identidad. 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. The Grammatical Rules and Concept are clearly explained in the order in which they are most useful. I dont want to be in leagues, The article is wrong. At the time, his work was groundbreaking. Fascinating stories in easy-to-understand Spanish, Sound Design & Mastering Engineer: Antonio Romero. Michaela is the U.S. Marketing Lead for Duolingo, with more than 10 years experience in PR and marketing. 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. Isabel: Su familia no aprob su primer libro llamado Cuentos breves. In the first year, they had to move multiple times. Martina: Francis Gortaire still lives and works in Washington, D.C. Shes been in her condo for over two years now. 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. CERTIFY YOUR ENGLISH Effective and efficient courses And they discovered the police were involved. They are American. The elaborate ball gowns are adorned with lace and beads. (general) a. soy de los Estados Unidos. This episode was produced by Duolingo and Adonde Media. La dictadura de Franco no permiti su venta en Espaa hasta el ao 1975. 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%). How does Argentina differ from the rest of Latin America? She had grown up during Francos dictatorship, so she knew first-hand what it was like for womens voices to be completely silenced. The Stories tab is a great tool for this. In which US region is German being learned by the highest proportion of users? Listen free on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. America, Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Haca varios aos que Gregorio viva con una actriz de su compaa aunque l y Mara seguan escribiendo juntos. 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. Juan: Por supuesto que haba ledo mucho sobre Gregorio Martnez Sierra y tambin haba consultado su bibliografa para mi trabajo de investigacin sobre la literatura de la poca. There is a 2-week free trial, and the website claims that a subscription starts at 6.99/month. Later, when the Spanish colonized the Americas, it evolved to include Catholic elements and a religious ceremony. I love Languages are trademarks or registered trademarks of the George Lucas Educational Foundation in the U.S. and other countries. is a question that many people ask when they see someone who is learning Spanish via the popular language-learning program. I appreciate you providing your name. This can be discouraging to new learners as they may feel that they should already know the information. With 500 million users, Duolingo is the world's leading language learning platform, and the most downloaded education app in the world. It allows you to move at your own pace because you hit continue after each sentence and can tap a sentence to hear it again. Why is Swedish the top language in Sweden? (Number 4 will shock you!). They are tired in Spanish Duolingo. You might have heard that the current Pope Francis is from Argentina but did you know that he was born to Italian immigrants? I find it sad that you cant opt in for spain spanish in Duolingo -.-, Im currently using Duolingo for Spanish and you are, Im afraid, incorrect. Lemos los pocos libros que encontramos, no eran muchos. For example: The above is indicative, but we cannot distinguish it from learners preference to study the worlds most popular languages. [1] The most popular courses are available for speakers of a variety of languages: for example, you can learn English from 21 different languages! Similarly to Sweden, Norway has been recently accepting many migrants and refugees. There are only three letters youll need to learn in order to learn these: L is an abbreviation for length, and Im following the letters (e*e), ch (chay), and elle. What about Japanese? 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. Dianne's professional experiences have included work as an Educator, a Career and Relationship Counselor, an Arts Administrator, an . Estoy orgullosa de ella! Ooh la la and mamma mia: French and Italian are both especially popular languages in the Northeast. Por esa razn, despus de aquella reaccin tan negativa, ella decidi no poner su nombre en ningn otro libro. This is where the data got more varied and started showing some interesting trends: for instance, German is the third most popular language among many users in the Midwest and northwestern US. Click here for pictures of the artwork mentioned in this episode. Martina: With new-found confidence, Francis decided to come out to her mom. I am very proud of my name and I love to speak both Spanish and English. We'd love to know what you thought of this episode! Juan: Tuvimos que descubrir la verdad sobre Mara Lejrraga. View all posts by Kirsten Agla. Loved it! Listen free on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. Post on Facebook or Twitter! phrase. Works at the intersection of learning science, pedagogy, and product development. Gracias por escuchar! l estaba muy desilusionado con la situacin en nuestro pas. Many of them had always known her as a straight woman. Those who dont speak it have more limited access to jobs and basic services. Just like the neverending soda vs. pop debate, the preferences for which languages we learn (and how dedicated we are to learning them) can say a lot about regional and interstate differences in the US. To be frank, its misleading. In her spare time she drums with the band Batal Washington and consumes as much sci-fi and fantasy as possible. 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. Francis: Yo nac en Quito, la capital de Ecuador y mi niez fue bastante normal. The correct spelling is: est-ce quil est amricain. One hypothesis is that as the state where the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is headquartered, Utah has a high number of people learning languages as they prepare to take international mission trips. Adems, as se podran evitar ms problemas entre mis padres. Martina: Maria and Gregorio got married in 1900. Juan: Su padre era mdico. Martina: When Francisco Francos right-wing nationalist government came to power in Spain, many women in leftist politics, like Mara Lejrraga, were forced into exile. They had studied English in Ecuador, so it didnt take them long to adjust to a new language and make new friends. Why would Italian be so popular in Argentina? You will be able to learn more about them if you ask this polite question. 2023 I love Languages. This is true even for English-speaking nations, such as the United States well come back to this finding later on![2]. I agree that its a useful tool, but after using it myself (pro verson) for three months, while living in Spain, I would not recommend it for European Spanish. Juan Aguilera Sastre and Isabel Lizarraga Vizcarra live in La Rioja, Spain. We'd love to know what you thought of this episode! In short, the answer to the question of whether or not someone is American in Spanish Duolingo depends on a number of factors. Grammar instruction should be viewed as a secondary concern (because the focus should be on vocabulary. If you have any previous Spanish experience, it will be a helpful quiz to keep you on track and using Spanish every day. Francis: Iulia me dijo que tena que hacer lo que yo quera. Mi manera de ver al mundo y a las personas no era heteronormativa.
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