MENLO PARK, Calif., October 26, 2023 – Facebook announced a new partnership today with language learning leader Duolingo. This deal brings popular language courses directly into the Facebook experience. Users will soon find Duolingo lessons inside Facebook and Instagram.

(Facebook Announces New Partnership with Duolingo)

The integration aims to help people learn new languages more easily. Users can start lessons without leaving their favorite apps. Progress made on Duolingo will sync with Facebook. Progress made on Facebook will sync back to Duolingo. This connection keeps learning consistent across both platforms.

Facebook sees this as a way to support its global community. Learning languages helps people connect better. Duolingo benefits by reaching Facebook’s huge audience. Millions use Facebook daily. This partnership exposes Duolingo to many potential new learners.

The first integrated feature is a “Vocabulary Builder” within Facebook Groups focused on language learning. Group members can access short Duolingo exercises. Exercises focus on common words and phrases. More features are planned for the coming months. These may include bite-sized lessons in the Facebook Feed.

“We want learning to fit into people’s daily routines,” said a Facebook spokesperson. “People already spend time on Facebook and Instagram. Adding Duolingo makes picking up a new language simpler. You learn while you connect.”

Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn stated, “Partnering with Facebook helps us achieve our mission. We want to make education free and accessible for everyone. Facebook’s scale is unmatched. This collaboration lets us teach more people.”

(Facebook Announces New Partnership with Duolingo)

The new features begin rolling out next week. They will be available globally. Users need to connect their Facebook and Duolingo accounts. This connection is optional. The setup process is simple. Users control their data sharing preferences. Facebook confirmed user data privacy remains a top priority.