Duolingo launches ‘learn English from Punjabi’ course

Duolingo, the world’s leading mobile learning platform, has announced the launch of its new “Learn English from Punjabi” literacy course, aimed at making English learning more accessible to Punjabi speakers in India and across the globe. The course went live on September 7, 2026, and is now available on the Duolingo app.Spoken by more than 100 million people worldwide, Punjabi is one of the most widely spoken languages, with vibrant communities in India, Canada, the UK, the US, and Australia. Written in Gurumukhi script, Punjabi carries a rich literary and cultural heritage. The new course allows learners to begin their English journey directly from Gurumukhi, helping them build skills for education, careers, and global connections.This marks Duolingo’s second regional language course for North India after Hindi, and adds to its growing portfolio of regional offerings, which already includes Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, and Tamil.Karandeep Singh Kapany, Regional Marketing Director for India and South East Asia, said: “Being able to launch this course in my mother tongue is incredibly meaningful and a moment of real pride for me. Punjabis have long embraced opportunities beyond borders. By making English learning available in Punjabi, we’re helping remove language barriers and enabling more people to access the opportunities that English can unlock.”Duolingo partners with Airtel to offer 12-month super subscriptionIn another news, recently Duolingo partnered with Airtel to provide 12 months of Super Duolingo at no additional cost to Airtel’s 376 million subscribers.The partnership will give Airtel customers access to Duolingo’s premium ad-free learning experience, including unlimited energy, AI-powered real-time speaking practice, personalised exercises, and mistakes review. The subscription will be available across mobile, Wi-Fi, and DTH services, accessible through the Airtel Thanks App, with no credit card required.Language skills are increasingly becoming gateways to education, careers, and global opportunities. Airtel’s collaboration with Duolingo extends its focus on differentiated customer experiences by offering millions of users an engaging way to build language skills and develop consistent learning habits.Get the latest technology news and updates. Download the TOI App.