More and more students in Japan are using artificial intelligence (AI) to learn English and other languages. The language-learning app Duolingo conducted a survey about how students study languages. More than 4,700 Japanese students answered questions about their language-learning habits. The survey found that the number of people using ChatGPT and other AI tools increased by more than 80 percent in 2024. AI was particularly popular with younger people. Researchers said more young people used AI than took face-to-face lessons. However, some people in their twenties were not completely satisfied with AI lessons. They said AI sometimes lacked natural responses and could be a little boring.

Duolingo said that the world is currently experiencing an AI revolution. Technology has had a strong impact on language learning for many years. The survey also showed that language-learning apps are the most popular method to study languages. English was the most studied language, followed by Korean. Many people study Korean because they want to understand the language used by their favorite artists and celebrities.