Duolingo, the language learning platform, has partnered with Glance, a smart lock screen platform, to deliver English lessons directly on mobile lock screens in India. The initiative is part of Glance’s social impact programme, Glance for Good (G4G), aimed at using technology to support learning and development.
The partnership integrates Duolingo’s English language content into Glance Smart Lock Screens, allowing users to access vocabulary puzzles, word challenges, and short proficiency tests from their lock screen. Users can register for full courses and continue learning through the Duolingo app.
Within three months of launch, Duolingo’s content on Glance has been viewed more than 720 million times, indicating high levels of user interaction.
Karandeep Singh Kapany, Regional Marketing Director at Duolingo, said: “At Duolingo, our focus is on keeping things simple, engaging, and effective—so that anyone, anywhere, can make real progress. We are committed to making language learning widely accessible and enjoyable for all, and we’re always looking for new and innovative formats to reach our learners where they are. This partnership with Glance is exciting because it brings bite-sized English learning directly to millions of lock screens, making upskilling in English effortless, interactive, and a natural part of their daily routine.”
Bikash Chowdhury, Chief Marketing Officer at Glance, said: “At Glance, we believe learning can unlock new opportunities for everyone - access to knowledge, better jobs, and the wider world. India ranks 69th in the EF English Proficiency Index, with less than 15% of the population who can speak English to some degree. Our partnership with Duolingo, which brings learning English to 200+ million lock screens in the country, is a step toward our larger mission: using technology to empower and drive real change.”
English remains the most-learned language on Duolingo globally and in India. A recent YouGov study by Duolingo found that 55% of Indians are learning new languages for professional and personal development, 45% for travel and cultural interest, 42% to connect with global communities, and 40% for entertainment.
