{"id":1171,"date":"2023-12-19T16:25:55","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T16:25:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/cl-150-bulletin\/?p=1171"},"modified":"2023-12-19T19:07:04","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T19:07:04","slug":"cl-150-platform-year-in-review-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/cl-150-bulletin\/2023\/12\/19\/cl-150-platform-year-in-review-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"CL-150 Platform Year in Review 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>According to Oxford dictionary the word of the year is \u201crizz\u201d. ?\u200d\u2642\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p>For us, the word of the year has been depth. More to learn. More ways to learn it.<\/p>\n<p>From more Cohorts and courses to offline learning. Let\u2019s cover some highlights.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1173\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/cl-150-bulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/12\/CL-150-Year-in-Review-2023-Twitter-Post-1024x576.png\" alt=\"cl-150 new features 2023\" width=\"745\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/cl-150-bulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/12\/CL-150-Year-in-Review-2023-Twitter-Post-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/cl-150-bulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/12\/CL-150-Year-in-Review-2023-Twitter-Post-350x197.png 350w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/cl-150-bulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/12\/CL-150-Year-in-Review-2023-Twitter-Post-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/cl-150-bulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/12\/CL-150-Year-in-Review-2023-Twitter-Post-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/cl-150-bulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/12\/CL-150-Year-in-Review-2023-Twitter-Post.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 745px) 100vw, 745px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Learn offline<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You can now download lessons in the CL-150 mobile app to <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/cl-150-bulletin\/2023\/03\/28\/learn-offline-in-the-cl-150-app\/\">learn when you\u2019re offline<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>All offline progress will sync next time you log in while online. Your learning progress and Learned Vocab will carry over and all offline learning data will be available in admin reports.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t have the app yet? Download now in the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/gb\/app\/cl-150-latest-version\/id1435190662?platform=iphone\">Apple app store<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.transparent.android.mon.webapp.cl150&amp;hl=en_GB&amp;gl=US\">Google Play store<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Refresher Courses<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Taking a DLPT in 2024?<\/p>\n<p>We recommend sustaining year-round with Cohort lessons. But in the weeks or months leading up to your test, you\u2019ll want some extra prep.<\/p>\n<p>Refresh your listening and reading skills up to ILR 2, 2+, or 3 with a custom <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transparent.com\/government\/reading-and-listening-refresher-course.html\">Reading and Listening Refresher Course<\/a>! You pick the language, schedule, and proficiency goals. Our instructors will design a course to meet them ASAP.<\/p>\n<p>Two of our latest Refresher students crushed their goals:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A Chinese student was aiming for ILR 2\/2\/2 on her DLPT and OPI. After the 80-hour course she scored a 3\/2\/2+.<\/li>\n<li>A Russian student was aiming for ILR 3\/3\/3 on his tests. After a part-time 80-hour course he scored a 4\/3+\/3+.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For 2024, courses are available full-time or part-time in Chinese, Russian, and Spanish. Request a quote <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transparent.com\/government\/reading-and-listening-refresher-course.html\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>ILR 3+ Cohort Lessons<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>ILR 3 is no longer the ceiling\u2014for you, or for\u00a0CL-150 Cohort lessons!<\/p>\n<p>Improve your reading and listening skills with <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/cl-150-bulletin\/2023\/08\/16\/new-ilr-3-cohort-lessons\/\">ILR 3+ Cohort lessons<\/a> in Chinese, Farsi, French, Russian, and Spanish.<\/p>\n<p>Each language has 36 hour-long lessons. 3 listening lessons and 3 reading lessons based on authentic sources in each of the following domains: Geopolitics, Economics, Cyber &amp; Technology, Defense, Terrorism, and Crime &amp; Narcotics.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Intermediate \u201cFor Professionals\u201d Courses<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In 2022, we launched our Beginner \u201cFor Professionals\u201d course (ILR 0-1) in Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish.<\/p>\n<p>Now you can make deeper personal and professional connections in French, Russian, and Spanish with Intermediate \u201cFor Professionals\u201d. Progress from CEFR ILR 1-2 with 80+ hours of vocab, grammar, conversations, and culture. (Stay tuned for Chinese 1-2. ?)<\/p>\n<p>While ideal for use with an instructor, the components can also be completed on your own if you need to expand or brush up on your vocab and grammar.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Chinese 30&#215;30 Challenge<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>In 2022, we launched two new beginner Chinese courses: tones and radicals. Now the trifecta is complete with the Chinese Pinyin course.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re new to Mandarin and don\u2019t know where to begin, or need a refresher on the basics, join the 30&#215;30 Challenge! In just 30 minutes per day for 30 days you\u2019ll tackle tones, radicals, and pinyin and be well on your way.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re committed to deepening your language proficiency in 2024, we\u2019re here to support you!\u00a0Until then, happy holidays &amp; happy learning!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<img width=\"350\" height=\"197\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/cl-150-bulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/12\/CL-150-Year-in-Review-2023-Twitter-Post-350x197.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"cl-150 new features 2023\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/cl-150-bulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/12\/CL-150-Year-in-Review-2023-Twitter-Post-350x197.png 350w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/cl-150-bulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/12\/CL-150-Year-in-Review-2023-Twitter-Post-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/cl-150-bulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/12\/CL-150-Year-in-Review-2023-Twitter-Post-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/cl-150-bulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/12\/CL-150-Year-in-Review-2023-Twitter-Post-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/cl-150-bulletin\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/12\/CL-150-Year-in-Review-2023-Twitter-Post.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><p>According to Oxford dictionary the word of the year is \u201crizz\u201d. ?\u200d\u2642\ufe0f For us, the word of the year has been depth. More to learn. More ways to learn it. From more Cohorts and courses to offline learning. Let\u2019s cover some highlights. 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