According to a survey conducted in January 2023, the leading reason to use language learning apps among adults in the United States was simply the curiosity to learn. Around 24 percent of U.S. adults reported using apps in this category out of curiosity. The second most common reason leading U.S. users to engage with language apps was to improve fluency in another language. Around 10 percent of U.S. adults accessed language apps for entertainment.
Leading reasons for using language learning apps in the United States as of January 2023
The original question was phrased by the source as follows: "Which of the following best describes why you use language learning apps (such as Duolingo, Babbel, etc.)?
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