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New Research Reveals “Second-Language Anxiety” Is Causing Employees to Stay Silent, Miss Opportunities and Underperform at Work

$CHGGPress releaseSep 30, 2026, 9:05 AM ETRead the release

Chegg's Busuu service, with over 120 million registered users, launched a new experience combining AI coaching and human tutoring aimed at workplace language performance rather than pure language learning. The launch is accompanied by a survey of more than 1,000 Busuu workplace learners across 64 countries reporting widespread 'second-language anxiety,' including 25% of professionals staying silent despite having something to contribute.

Key figures

Pct stay silent
25%
Survey countries
64
Survey respondents
more than 1,000
Pct simplify speech
55%
Busuu registered users
over 120 million
Pct prepare for high stakes conversations
90%

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