Archive for September, 2016
Learn 40+ Indigenous and Endangered Languages in Transparent Language Online Posted by Transparent Language on Sep 26, 2016 in For Learners, For Libraries, Learning Material Updates
We care about every language, not just those with commercial value. That’s why we donate our technology to the non-profit 7000 Languages. They worked with endangered language advocates Indigenous communities to help them leverage technology to preserve their languages. Beyond preservation, though, we strive for promotion. We don’t just want to save languages from dying—we…
Speak Now with Conversations in English Posted by Transparent Language on Sep 19, 2016 in For Learners, For Libraries, Learning Material Updates
According to the Center for American Progress, “more than one out of four of all children in the United States are from immigrant families, and in most cases these children speak a language other than English at home.” To better serve this growing population of ELL immigrant children (and their parents), we’ve added a new…
Can learning a language reduce recidivism in the US? Posted by Transparent Language on Sep 12, 2016 in Company News
We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Edovo, an edtech start-up that provides meaningful learning opportunities to incarcerated inmates. Short for “education over obstacles,” Edovo strives to unlock the potential of the 2 million incarcerated Americans, most of whom spend more time watching television than anything else. America spends $74 billion annually on corrections, but…
L’école is in session with the French Elementary Course Posted by Transparent Language on Sep 5, 2016 in For Educators, For Learners, For Libraries, Learning Material Updates
For this generation of digital natives, using technology to learn a new skill is practically a given. What’s not so certain, though, is the quality and relevance of that tech for any given student. If you’re teaching grade-school students, you have to be particularly careful with language learning applications – you don’t want to end…