Archive for May, 2015
Why We’re Giving Away Our Language Technology Posted by Transparent Language on May 20, 2015 in Company News
According to Ethnologue, there are about 7,100 living languages spoken around the world right now. Unfortunately, only 100 or so languages receive any commercial interest. So, what about the other 7,000? There are people and organizations out there who care deeply about learning and preserving the other 7,000 languages. We at Transparent Language care deeply…
Learn 40+ Writing Systems with Transparent Language Online Posted by Transparent Language on May 18, 2015 in For Educators, For Learners, For Libraries, Learning Material Updates
For many language learners, a new alphabet is enough to stop you from ever learning. Or the thing you skim over before getting to the good stuff. But every word you’ll ever read, write, hear, or say is built from the same small set of letters and sounds. If you don’t truly know those building…
Get a New Lease on Languages with the New Transparent Language Online Posted by Transparent Language on May 11, 2015 in For Learners, Learning Feature Updates
Earlier this year, we announced the launch of the new Transparent Language Online for Libraries . We’re back in action and completely thrilled to announce that we’ve brought all of those new features to every Transparent Language Online account – for both our Education customers and independent learners! What features, you ask? A Brand New…
New ESL Materials Available in Transparent Language Programs Posted by Transparent Language on May 6, 2015 in For Learners, For Libraries, Learning Material Updates
We’re thrilled to offer more than 100 languages to the libraries, schools, organizations, and individuals who use Transparent Language Online and the CL-150. But we’re not stopping there! New languages and content are always being added to our flagship programs thanks to the feedback we receive from the communities we serve. In response to the…
The Surprisingly American History of Cinco de Mayo [Interactive Spanish Lesson] Posted by Transparent Language on May 5, 2015 in For Learners, Learning Material Updates
You may be more than happy to throw back a margarita and enjoy some delicious Mexican food on Cinco de Mayo (and we don’t blame you!), but do you know what actually happened on the 5th of May? Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day and it has actually become…