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New: ESL Courses for Dari and Pashto Speakers Posted by meaghan on Mar 18, 2022 in For Learners, For Libraries, Learning Material Updates
One reason we love working with public libraries is their commitment to supporting their diverse communities. So, when several subscribing libraries came to us last fall to request ESL materials for Afghan refugees resettling in their communities, we got to work. Fast forward to today: we’re thrilled to announce the launch of new Beginner English…
New Course: Beginner Spanish for Professionals Posted by meaghan on Feb 24, 2022 in For Learners, Learning Material Updates
Most language learning apps are focused on survival language for travel. Nothing wrong with that, we have a travel “Essentials” course in 80+ languages if you need it. But what about learners with more serious language needs? Do more than just survive your next vacation. Thrive in the target language in personal and professional contexts…
How Understanding Community Needs Led to 6x Growth Posted by meaghan on Jan 31, 2022 in For Libraries, Library Success Stories
Promoting library resources can sometimes feel like shouting to the void. But as a librarian, you know your community better than anyone. Give that void a face. Postville Public Library in Iowa did exactly that and achieved 6x growth in their users in 2021. In fact, Postville Public Library had the highest monthly usage among…
5 Ways to Make the Most of Language Tutoring Posted by meaghan on Jan 24, 2022 in For Learners
Language tutoring can be a big investment. But if you’re learning a language on your own, you’re already investing time and effort. Working with a great tutor helps you get a better return on that investment. If you’re taking the plunge, here are 5 ways to make the most of tutoring: 📲Self-teach before class so…
Transparent Language Online Wins 7th Modern Library Award Posted by meaghan on Jan 17, 2022 in Company News, For Libraries
Lots of good things come in seven: 🌈 colors of the rainbow 📅 days of the week 🌍 continents on earth 🏆 LibraryWorks’ Modern Library Awards We’re thrilled to receive our 7th consecutive Modern Library Awards Platinum Award in 2022 for Transparent Language Online! The Modern Library Awards (MLAs) are like the People’s Choice Awards, but…
Goodbye textbooks, hello authentic materials! Posted by meaghan on Aug 11, 2021 in For Educators
Ever feel like you’re competing with your students’ phones for their attention? 📱 🙄 They’ve got the world at their fingertips now. But a new language opens up a whole new world, too. Make your classroom just as interesting as the real world by incorporating authentic materials. (Come learn how our instructors do it on…
Placement Tests in Transparent Language Online Posted by meaghan on Apr 6, 2021 in For Learners, For Libraries, Learning + Usage Tips, Learning Feature Updates
🧐 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…