For many, the practice of reconnecting with their native tongues has reinforced cultural connections. Fiza Pirani Mar 16, 2021 2:50PM ET The quarantine of 2020 provided time for reflection, relearning and cultural reunification. Photo Credit: @ikan72 via Twenty20 Last summer, soon after countries around the world announced their first lockdowns and millions were forced into self-quarantine, multiple language learning programs, including the popular website and app Duolingo, announced traffic spikes at all-time highs. The renewed interest in language inspired the question: how many people— driven by the urgency to connect with loved ones out of reach—are using the quarantine to learn their native or cultural tongues?