> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://whitepaper.letmespeak.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://whitepaper.letmespeak.org/imagine-being-paid-to-learn-a-foreign-language/solving-the-biggest-problem-with-online-education.md). # Solving the biggest problem with online education The biggest problem in online education nowadays is *motivation*. The EdTech sector has massively transformed the *accessibility* of education over the last 10 years. Diverse content in almost any learning area and low-cost delivery have become the norm with platforms like Coursera, Udemy, and others. Mobile apps have also made learning more fun and engaging. However, how do you ensure that learners retain this content and inspire people to *keep* learning, rather than giving up after a few days? The latest results from applying the Learn-and-Earn approach to English language learning are very encouraging. LetMeSpeak helps create *useful learning habits,* like consistency and intensity. ![ Figure 1. 30-day User Retention for LetMeSpeak.org for testing groups with 4 business models](/files/JGmEevoU7B5uflxaFr5t) LetMeSpeak *Learn-and-Earn* students are five times more likely to be learning English using the app 30 days after downloading it than *Pay Upfront* users who access the same content (see Figure 1). 60% of Learn-and-Earn students use the app daily. The same Learn-and-Earn approach can also be applied to other areas of online education, for example, literacy, mathematics, and others. Just imagine the impact this could have on the well-being of individuals and the economic development of society as a whole. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://whitepaper.letmespeak.org/imagine-being-paid-to-learn-a-foreign-language/solving-the-biggest-problem-with-online-education.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.