In a groundbreaking collaboration, language learning app Duolingo and streaming platform Crunchyroll have joined forces to create an innovative Japanese language learning course.
Duolingo and Crunchyroll have partnered to release a Japanese language learning course inspired by popular anime series.
Japanese is the third most popular language for English speakers to learn on Duolingo, with many citing fun and watching anime as their main motivation.
Crunchyroll is an online streaming service that offers a vast library of anime, manga, and Asian dramas.
The aim of the partnership is to provide learners with an immersive experience in the Japanese language through anime.
The partnership with Duolingo exposes Crunchyroll to a new audience of language learners who may not have been familiar with the platform before.
The selected anime series include Bananya, Free! – Iwatobi Swim Club, Laid-Back Camp, and Nichijou - My Ordinary Life.
Japanese learners on Duolingo can receive one free month of Crunchyroll Mega Fan premium access, which offers ad-free streaming of anime.
By incorporating anime, learners can expose themselves to authentic Japanese dialogue, cultural references, and idiomatic expressions.