Language Learning Insights and Strategies

Sal Khan hosts a daily homeroom session discussing Khan Academy's mission and the impact of COVID-19 on education. He introduces Luis von Ahn, CEO of Duolingo, who shares insights on language learning and Duolingo's growth during the pandemic. They discuss the importance of building habits for language learning and Duolingo's mission to provide free education. The session concludes with tips for making language learning fun and a call for support for Khan Academy.

What is the primary mission of Khan Academy?

• To generate profit through educational content

• To provide free world-class education to anyone, anywhere

• To offer paid courses for advanced learners

• To focus solely on mathematics education

Who is Luis von Ahn?

• A philanthropist supporting Khan Academy

• The founder and CEO of Duolingo

• A teacher at Khan Academy

• A language expert at Google

How did Duolingo's usage change during the pandemic?

• It was only used by students

• It remained the same

• It decreased significantly

• It increased, with traffic doubling in some countries

What is a key factor in successfully learning a language according to Luis von Ahn?

• Learning multiple languages simultaneously

• Studying for long hours once a week

• Focusing only on grammar

• Building a daily habit of learning

What is a common misconception about learning languages quickly?

• It can be done in a few days

• It requires years of practice

• It is easier for native speakers

• It is only possible for young people

What is a recommended method to improve language skills after using Duolingo?

• Practicing once a month

• Avoiding any media in the target language

• Watching shows in the target language with subtitles

• Reading only in your native language

What was the main reason behind the creation of Duolingo?

• To offer translation services

• To create a paid language learning platform

• To provide free access to language education

• To develop language learning games

What is one way Duolingo makes language learning fun?

• By offering personalized tutoring

• By offering cash rewards

• Through competitive leaderboards and leagues

• By providing free travel opportunities

How does Duolingo sustain itself financially?

• By charging for every lesson

• Through government funding

• By selling user data

• Through ads and optional subscriptions

What is a significant benefit of learning English in non-English speaking countries?

• It has no impact on income

• It can double one's income potential

• It is only useful for travel

• It is not widely recognized