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[edit]On St. Patrick's Day, 2014, the language learning app Duolingo announced its Irish Gaelic learning course, and as of November 25, 2016, it has been downloaded by 2.3 million users.[1] Data shows 53% of learners were from the U.S, 23% were from Ireland, 10% were from the U.K, and 5% were from Canada.[1][2] Also on Novermber 25, 2016, Irish President Michael D. Higgins lauded the seven volunteers that worked with Duolingo to produce the curriculum, calling their contribution "an act of both national and global citizenship."[2] President Higgins went on to say that he hoped the impact of the Duolingo project would catch the attention of the rest of the Irish Government and boost its confidence in the success of language revitalization efforts.[2]
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[edit]- ^ a b "Duolingo volunteers honoured by President of Ireland for opening 2.3 million new doors to the Irish language - Conradh na Gaeilge | Ar son phobal na Gaeilge". www.cnag.ie. Retrieved 14 June 2017.
- ^ a b c "Ar fheabhas! President praises volunteer Duolingo translators". The Irish Times. Retrieved 14 June 2017.