Xiaohongshu Concept Stock Jumps 10%! Can DUOL Profit From Surging Demand?
Last week’s impressive buzz around Xiaohongshu couldn’t be ignored by the stock market. Xiaohongshu surged to the top spot on app rankings in multiple regions. Surprisingly, the Xiaohongshu concept stock turned out to be... $Duolingo, Inc.(DUOL)$?!
Duolingo climb 10% as users flock to the app to learn Mandarin
Duolingo has doubled its stock price in the past two years, riding the waves of post-pandemic growth and AI advancements: up 43% in 2024 and an astonishing 218% in 2023.
The post-pandemic tourism rebound has also contributed to the growing interest in learning new languages.
Duolingo has further benefited from AI innovations, partnering with OpenAI long before generative AI became a hot topic, and now it’s fully armed with cutting-edge AI tools.
Apart from these external factors, Duolingo’s marketing is widely accepted online. Its “angry bird” style of nudging users to stay consistent in their language practice has won over many fans.
Whether or not this trend can significantly boost Duolingo's monetization?
WSB users joked that
so many Americans are turning to a Chinese app and trying to tackle one of the world’s hardest languages instead of going back to Facebook—puts on $Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$.
However, Meta’s performance last week was relatively stable, neither benefiting from a potential influx of TikTok users nor facing additional downside.
Some netizens commented that
this trend might just be a passing craze—Mandarin is simply too difficult. If US users find it too hard, they might stop logging in and learning—puts on $Duolingo, Inc.(DUOL)$.
Do you have any tips for Americans learning Mandarin?
Singapore has long been a multilingual model nation, where many children grow up learning both English and Mandarin. Many Tigers in the community seamlessly switch between the two languages in their posts. Any tricks for mastering Mandarin?
When traveling abroad, do you prepare by learning the local language, or do you rely on translation tools?
I’m currently using Duolingo to learn Italian in hopes of having a smooth trip this year. But I do feel that some of the lesson structures are a bit lacking. For instance, my first lesson was “I am a woman” and “You eat an apple,” which doesn’t seem all that helpful for traveling.
Some friends prefer not to learn a new language and instead buy translation devices, such as portable translators or earbuds from iFlytek, for real-time translations.
Translation apps have also become incredibly convenient. When traveled to Japan, the iPhone’s built-in translation app allowed me to take pictures of text. It was more than sufficient for ordering food.
Questions to discuss:
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Would you use Duolingo to learn languages?
Any good advice to learn Mandarin?
Do you prefer to learn new languages or use translation tools in travel?
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I’ve used Duolingo for French during my study in France. While helpful, some lessons (like "I am a woman") aren't practical for travel. But the gamified approach keeps me engaged.
For Mandarin, I suggest using apps, YouTube, and immersion through media to speed up learning.
When traveling, I prefer learning basics but use translation apps for quick help. Snapping photos or using speech translation apps works well for reading menus and simple communication.
Duolingo’s growth is promising, but monetization is key. Keep an eye on it, though competition from $Meta Platforms, Inc.(META)$ remains a factor.
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Duolingo has further benefited from AI innovations, partnering with OpenAI long before generative AI became a hot topic, and now it’s fully armed with cutting-edge AI tools.
Apart from these external factors, Duolingo’s marketing is widely accepted online. Its “angry bird” style of nudging users to stay consistent in their language practice has won over many fans.
Are you bullish on $Duolingo,
Inc.(DUOL)$’s performance?
Would you use Duolingo to learn languages?
Any good advice to learn Mandarin?
Do you prefer to learn new languages or use translation tools in travel?
Rewards:
Leave your comments and also post to win at least 5 tiger coins~
看看前两大经济体目前的需求和庞大的人口规模，我看好多邻国！
除了练习、练习、练习之外，没有什么好的学习语言的方法。沉浸在语言环境中是绝对必要的。新加坡的普通话环境不是很好，许多人只在学校或简单的日常使用中使用。很少有人认为自己是这门语言的专家。
我旅行的时候肯定会用翻译工具。旅行是为了放松。学习一门新语言时间太短，太乏味。
I just no time to really pickup the language. I guess at the end of the day, bullish or not, I only concern on company fundamental.
Best tip to learn Mandarin is to date a Mandarin speaker, unconventional yet effective!
What's the adventure if we're fully prepped for a trip? Sometimes, the best experiences come from stepping out of our comfort zones and embracing the unknown. While language learning apps like Duolingo can be helpful, there's no substitute for the thrill of navigating unfamiliar territories and cultures.
I am cautious about Duolingo’s growth. Language learning is not new and other than direct translation, it still depends on individuals' interest level and motivation to learn. something that AI cannot help with.
Thus, Mandarin's complexity could cause user drop-off. Especially after the novelty dies off. Can still just post pics and English text anyway.
I used Duolingo to learn languages before but wasn't persistent so i pretty much only remember conversational words, lol.
Learning Mandarin takes consistency especially on the tones. Have conversation practice and watch chinese drama!!!
I prefer app translation as it is convenient and can use phone for text. But i missing the cultural nuances which I appreciates in enjoying the local culture/living