Q00: Participants by Preferred Language

Description: Participants were asked to select their preferred language for continuing the survey. The list contained the languages shown below.

Question type: Multiple choice / Single select

A total of 71 unique participants responded to the survey. The distribution of preferred languages is shown in Fig. 1:

English: 28
German: 33
Spanish: 2
French: 8

Fig. 1: Participants by preferred language

As shown in Fig. 2, initial interest was high, peaking at 10 responses on the first day. Participation gradually declined afterward, stabilizing at approximately one entry every few days.

Timeline of entries per day — Fig. 2: Timeline of survey entries

Interpretation

The distribution of responses by preferred language indicates that the AVB Academy survey primarily reached German- and English-speaking audiences. These two groups together accounted for more than 85% of all participants, with German slightly ahead of English. In comparison, participation from French and Spanish speakers was limited.

This imbalance can largely be attributed to the outreach strategy of the project. As a privately initiated initiative led by a single author, promotional efforts focused on the author’s personal LinkedIn and Facebook networks (primarily English and German contacts), as well as a German speaking PA-Forum. The latter triggered a noticeable increase in German-language submissions, demonstrating that even a single targeted post within the right community can significantly influence participation.

The low response rate from French- and Spanish-speaking participants highlights an opportunity for broader engagement. Future outreach efforts in these language communities — for example, through translated announcements, localized landing pages, or partnerships with relevant forums and organizations — could help diversify the respondent base and enhance the inclusiveness of the AVB Academy.