Love Is in the Air. New Study Reveals New Yorkers Are Looking for New Ways To Say 'I Love You'

NEW YORK, Feb. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- New research from Mondly by Pearson, the app teaching over 100 million people around the world how to learn a new language, has revealed that nearly half of New York residents are creatively finding a new way to say 'I love you' this Valentine's Day by learning a romantic phrase in a new language. 

In fact, for Valentine's Day, 34% of New Yorkers have expressed the desire to learn French, followed by Spanish (32%) followed by Italian (27%), to say a romantic phrase to their partner.

But it's not just Valentine's Day that is inspiring language learning. New Yorkers are also developing new language skills to communicate better with their significant others and strengthen their relationships. The study found that:

• Of the 22% of New Yorkers who say they are dating someone who speaks another language, 63% are actively trying to learn the language that their partner speaks.
• And this is true for both genders with 64% of New York males and 61% of New York females learning how to speak new languages for love.
• Across generational divides, the motivation is far stronger for New York Millennials with 72% willing to learn their partner's language.

This is all part of a wider commitment to New Yorkers focusing on their self-improvement in 2023. Surprisingly, learning a new language is among the top three things New Yorkers want to do to improve their lives this year, behind only focusing on their finances and prioritizing their health. This comes as 26% of New York residents feel uninformed and uneducated by not knowing more languages and 26% say they feel isolated when other languages are being spoken around them. As a result, 59% of New Yorkers are learning languages to feel more knowledgeable while 29% are developing these skills to bridge cultural gaps.

"Learning a new language has always been a transformative way for people to express themselves and form new connections with others," said Alex Iliescu, Co-founder and CEO of Mondly by Pearson. "The results of the study prove that now more than ever, people want to learn languages to strengthen their relationships, improve themselves, and find love. Mondly by Pearson wants to help people make these connections by offering unique language tools and immersive learning experiences that engage their minds and transform their lives."

This Valentine's Day, Mondly by Pearson is helping you find your love language by offering a lifetime membership for only $89.99. Available here!

The study was conducted in partnership with Morning Consult from January 1 – January 12, 2023, and polled 1000 adults in New York State that speak or are interested in learning another language.

To learn more about Mondly by Pearson and kick-start your language-learning journey, visit https://www.mondly.com/ 

About Mondly by Pearson 

Being named "App of the Year" by Facebook, "Best New App" by Apple, and "Editors' Choice" by Google Play, Mondly is a leading language learning platform with 100 million learners worldwide. Launched in 2014, it quickly became a leading app in the mobile space, reaching the #1 position in Education in most European countries, LATAM and Asia. According to Statista, Mondly is currently in the Top 5 language learning apps worldwide by number of downloads.

About Pearson:

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to add life to a lifetime of learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. That's why our c.20,000 Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are the world's leading learning company, serving customers in c.200 countries with digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. Visit us at pearsonplc.com

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SOURCE Pearson