To combat some British travellers not being able to speak the native language of their holiday destination, VM O2 are giving customers the chance to learn a new language on the learning app, Duolingo - so they can scrub up on their P’s & Q’s, plus basic questions before they travel abroad.
With O2 Priority, customers can get an exclusive three-month free trial of Super Duolingo so they can feel confident not to make those common holiday language faux pas! How cool is that?
Virgin Media O2 has teamed up with Duolingo to offer Priority members a free three-month trial of Duolingo Plus on the mobile app, offering Virgin Media and O2 customers a saving of £29.97 so they can brush up on their holiday lingo.
Priority members can choose from a range of languages, including Spanish, French, Dutch, Italian, Irish Turkish and many more. And, as O2 is the only major provider to offer EU roaming at no extra cost, customers can keep connected throughout Europe without the hassle or concern of extra roaming charges.
According to a new report, 90% think that Brits have bad holiday habits. The research conducted by Virgin Media O2 and Duolingo comes as millions of Brits are expected to flock abroad this summer for a well-deserved break.
Gareth Turpin, Chief Commercial Officer, Mobile, at Virgin Media O2 said: "Holiday season is upon us with millions of Brits set to travel this summer for some well-deserved down time. But with life being busier than ever these days, it can be hard to find the time to learn a language and really get into the holiday spirit. So, we have joined forces with Duolingo to offer our customers a quick and convenient way to brush up on some basics before they go away this year. And as O2 is the only major network to offer EU roaming at no extra cost, our customers can keep on top of their Duolingo streaks while they’re away, without having to worry about data roaming charges.”
George Audi, Director of Partnerships at Duolingo said: "Travel is once again the top motivation for learners on Duolingo in the UK, with 24% of people choosing it as their primary motivation to learn. We’re proud to partner with O2 Priority and help Priority customers make their roaming this summer even better by giving them the chance to learn the language of their destination before they travel."
Duolingo has also seen an over 60% increase in people learning for travel this June over last June here in the UK. Almost one in four learners on Duolingo are now learning for travel.
Virgin Media and O2 customers can download the free Priority app on iOS and Android, or O2 customers can text PRIORITY to 2020 to access exclusive perks, rewards and experiences!
Are you keen to learn a new language this summer before you jet away? Or have you been practising your Spanish, French and or Italian for a while? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
