Beyond English: these are the 3 languages ​​that Chileans most seek to learn - Latin america News

We Chileans do not have the reputation of polyglots or of being prone to languages. Rather, we barely manage our main language, Spanish; very few speak native languages — such as mapudungun or Quechua — and almost all of them find it difficult to speak foreign languages, starting with English, which is dominated by only 2 percent of the population.But we are persistent: although we clearly do not have the skills, we seem to like to learn how thi…

Beyond English: these are the 3 languages ​​that Chileans most seek to learn - Latin america News

Although the command of foreign languages ​​remains limited in Chile, interest in learning new languages ​​is increasing. According to Duolingo data, the English continues to lead as the most studied language in the country. This interest, especially among those over 50, is motivated by a lack of previous opportunities and the desire to connect with a globalized world. However, the curiosity of Chileans goes beyond English, exploring languages ​…