The pie charts delineate the variations in English learning methods employed by individuals in three distinct countries during the years 2010 and 2015.
Overall, it is evident that evening classes dominated as the preferred learning method in all three countries for both years, although there was a notable decrease in their popularity alongside a corresponding rise in online learning.
In 2010, the proportion of learners attending evening classes was notably high, with Country A at 70%, Country B at 72%, and Country C leading at 94%. These figures represented a substantial majority compared to the other categories. In terms of learning English abroad, Country A exhibited the highest percentage at 25%, followed closely by Country B at 20%; conversely, Country C recorded no learners studying abroad that year. Online learning was markedly less popular, with figures at 5% for Country A, 8% for Country B, and 6% for Country C.
By 2015, there was a downward trend in the percentage of individuals opting for evening classes across all countries, with Country A decreasing to 67%, Country B to 48%, and Country C to 82%. Despite this decline, evening classes remained the predominant method of learning. Conversely, online learning gained traction, particularly in Country A, where the percentage rose to 10%, reflecting a twofold increase, while Country B experienced a remarkable surge to 32%, indicating a fourfold rise. Country C also registered an increase in online learning, reaching 15%. The percentages for studying abroad exhibited minor fluctuations, with Country A at 23%, Country B stagnant at 20%, and Country C slightly increasing to 3%.