Duolingo to further tap China's edtech sector

In an era marked by globalization and digital transformation, language proficiency has emerged as a crucial skill, with an increasing number of individuals seeking opportunities for international study and career advancement. Among the companies at the forefront of this trend is United States-based edtech company Duolingo, which has set its sights on the lucrative Chinese market.

Rogelio Alvarez, vice-president of business for Duolingo and general manager of the Duolingo English Test (DET), emphasized the strategic importance of China in the company's expansion plans, expressing strong confidence in the huge growth potential of the rapidly growing market.

"I think the economic growth that China has had in the previous years is very strong, and China has a plan to continue to grow," he told China Daily in an exclusive interview on Monday in Beijing. "What we're expecting is that the growth that we're going to have here is going to be in parallel with the growth the country's having as well."