語言學習App全球大熱
The Global Boom in Language Learning Apps
難度：進階
來源：Reuters
Language learning apps have experienced explosive growth in recent years. Platforms like Duolingo, Babbel, and numerous newcomers report record user numbers. What was once a niche market has evolved into a multi-billion dollar industry reshaping how people around the world acquire new languages.
語言學習應用程式近年來經歷了爆炸式增長。Duolingo、Babbel等平臺以及眾多新進入者報告使用者數量創下紀錄。曾經的小眾市場已經發展成為價值數十億美元的產業，正在重塑全球人們學習新語言的方式。
Several factors have driven this surge in popularity. The rise of remote work has motivated professionals to learn languages for international business. Meanwhile, social media has sparked interest in Korean, Japanese, and other languages through entertainment content like K-pop and anime.
幾個因素推動了這股流行熱潮。遠端工作的興起促使專業人士為國際業務學習語言。與此同時，社交媒體透過K-pop和動漫等娛樂內容激發了人們對韓語、日語和其他語言的興趣。
The technology behind these apps has become increasingly sophisticated. AI-powered speech recognition provides instant feedback on pronunciation. Adaptive algorithms customize lessons based on individual learning patterns, making study sessions more efficient than traditional classroom methods.
這些應用程式背後的技術變得越來越複雜。AI驅動的語音識別可以即時反饋發音情況。自適應演演算法根據個人學習模式定製課程，使學習效率比傳統課堂方法更高。
Critics point out limitations of app-based learning. While excellent for building vocabulary and grammar foundations, apps struggle to develop conversational fluency. Most experts recommend combining app practice with real conversations, either through language exchange partners or professional tutors.
批評者指出了基於應用程式學習的侷限性。雖然在建立詞彙和語法基礎方面表現出色，但應用程式在培養會話流利度方面有所不足。大多數專家建議將應用練習與真實對話相結合，無論是透過語言交換夥伴還是專業輔導教師。
Looking forward, the industry shows no signs of slowing down. Companies are investing heavily in virtual reality experiences that simulate immersive language environments. The goal is to bridge the gap between digital learning and real-world communication, making fluency more achievable for self-directed learners.
展望未來，這個行業沒有放緩的跡象。公司正在大力投資虛擬現實體驗，模擬沉浸式語言環境。目標是彌合數字學習與現實世界交流之間的差距，使自主學習者更容易達到流利程度。
重點詞彙
- explosive growth (n.phr.)：爆炸式增長
- niche market (n.phr.)：小眾市場；利基市場
- multi-billion dollar industry (n.phr.)：價值數十億美元的產業
- surge in popularity (n.phr.)：人氣飆升
- sparked interest (phr.)：激發興趣
- entertainment content (n.phr.)：娛樂內容
- increasingly sophisticated (phr.)：越來越複雜的
- speech recognition (n.phr.)：語音識別
- adaptive algorithms (n.phr.)：自適應演演算法
- conversational fluency (n.phr.)：會話流利度
- language exchange partners (n.phr.)：語言交換夥伴
- shows no signs of slowing down (phr.)：沒有放緩的跡象
- virtual reality experiences (n.phr.)：虛擬現實體驗
- immersive (adj.)：沉浸式的
- bridge the gap (phr.)：彌合差距
- self-directed learners (n.phr.)：自主學習者