Your Duolingo score can now help you get a job
Duolingo is turning its language scores into career advantages for job seekers amid a competitive job market.
In today's tough job market, even the smallest advantage can make job seekers stand out, and for Duolingo users, streaks and scores may now help them land that dream role.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Employment Situation update, 911,000 fewer jobs than expected were added in the 12 months through March 2025, signaling a significant slowdown.
While August saw modest growth with 22,000 new nonfarm payrolls, the unemployment rate has risen to 4.3%, its highest level in nearly four years.
In response, Duolingo, the world's most popular language-learning app with over 128 million monthly active users, is introducing a new way to turn language skills into career opportunities.
Duolingo has partnered with LinkedIn, the leading professional networking site, to allow users to showcase their most up-to-date language proficiency directly on their profiles for recruiters to see.
LinkedIn users can now link their Duolingo accounts, and their scores will be displayed in the "Languages" section for courses they have started or completed. Users may also choose to remove individual scores at any time.
"This integration helps to bridge the gap between language skills and opportunities on the world’s largest professional network," said Duolingo in a press release. Image Source: Shutterstock
What is a Duolingo Score?
A Duolingo score is a metric used to track progress in a course, validating one's progress, what one has learned, and what one can do with the language so far. This score is out of 160 points and provides an overall proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
The Duolingo English Test (DET) results align with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), a widely recognized standard for users learning English.
How Duolingo scores can help users get a job
Being bilingual or multilingual is a clear advantage in the job market since only around 20% of the U.S. population speaks a second language, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This gives people in this minority a skill most don't possess.
As the Language Connects Foundation reported, 90% of employers rely on bilingual and multilingual employees, which increases the chances of getting the job.
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Beyond communication, mastering another language demonstrates motivation, multitasking ability, and higher critical thinking, all of which are valuable to employers.
These additional skills can also help negotiate better pay. The Washington Technical Institute found that bilingual employees can earn an average of 5% to 20% more money per hour than those who only speak one language.
Duolingo's growing influence
Duolingo has grown rapidly since going public in 2021, only ten years after its founding. In the second quarter of fiscal 2025, the company's revenue increased 41% year over year, while daily active users rose 40%.
Over the past year, its stock has jumped nearly 20%, reaching a market capitalization of around $13 billion.
With its LinkedIn integration, Duolingo is increasing its brand visibility and positioning itself not only as a language learning app but also as a career-building tool, helping job seekers worldwide reach their professional goals.
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