Vocabulary vs. Grammar: Where to begin? Posted by Transparent Language on Apr 14, 2021 in For Educators, For Learners, Learning + Usage Tips
You have limited time to study your target language. How should you spend it? For beginner and intermediate learners, we typically recommend focusing on vocabulary. Read on to find out why, or skip to the video at the bottom to watch a replay of our webinar explaining why vocab matters more than you think. How…
Placement Tests in Transparent Language Online Posted by meaghan on Apr 6, 2021 in For Learners, For Libraries, Learning + Usage Tips, Learning Feature Updates
đ§ Not sure where to begin in Transparent Language Online? Take a placement test! Informal placement tests are available in 8 languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish. The tests contain four parts: a fill-in-the blank grammar section an identify-the-mistake grammar section a fill-in-the-blank vocabulary section and a reading comprehension section At…
Pandemic Inspired Vocabulary Posted by Bridgette on Mar 23, 2021 in For Learners
Pandemic Inspired Vocabulary I always tell people that language is âlivingâ since it is constantly adapting and growing, and this year was a perfect example. We have seen our personal vocabulary grow to include words that were no doubt uncommon in our language arsenal before this: social distancing, personal protection equipment (PPE), quarantine, community spread…
To memorize vocab or not to memorize vocab? Posted by Transparent Language on Mar 3, 2021 in For Learners
To memorize or not to memorize, that is⌠not even a question. Youâve gotta do it. We know you want to use your language, not flip through flashcards. But you canât have meaningful conversations, read the news, or enjoy your next Netflix binge in the language without enough vocab to back you up. Words matter…
A âCrash-Connect Courseâ Experience Posted by Bridgette on Feb 22, 2021 in For Learners
Hi there! Introductions first: my name is Bridgette Claery and I just joined Transparent Language full time as part of the Engagement team. As you can imagine, it is hard to engage folks on something you have not done yourself, so the first order of business was four weeks of intensive German tutoring with Christina…
Finding the right learning materials Posted by meaghan on Feb 2, 2021 in For Learners, Learning + Usage Tips
Two of our frequently asked questions from Transparent Language Online learners: âDo I have to start with the content on my Learning Path?â âWhat do I do when Iâve finished all of the content on my Learning Path?â The short answer: you do you! Your Learning Path is fully customizable. Watch the video below to…
Transparent Language Online wins 6th consecutive Platinum Award! Posted by meaghan on Jan 13, 2021 in Company News, For Libraries
Fun things that come in sixes: strings on a guitar, washboard abs, sides on a die, senses (if youâre Haley Joel Osment), and our LibraryWorksâ Modern Library Awards! Weâre thrilled to receive our sixth consecutive Platinum Award in 2021 for Transparent Language Online. The Modern Library Awards (MLAs) are like the Peopleâs Choice Awards, but…