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Advocating for More Voices Posted by Transparent Language on Aug 5, 2024 in Company News, For Learners
What does it mean to be a language advocate? What are we even advocating for? The best way I’ve heard it put: “more voices.” More voices. That’s what we need to celebrate and increase multilingualism. Our languages are foundational to our identities. When one dies (which happens at a rate of one language every two…
Are you up to the challenge? Posted by Transparent Language on Aug 18, 2021 in For Libraries
This Library Card Sign-up Month, we challenge you to take advantage of your library’s language learning resources. And if your library offers free access to Transparent Language Online, you can join the One Week Streak Challenge! At any point during September, achieve a 7-day learning streak in Transparent Language Online and share it with us…
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…
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. You’ve gotta do it. We know you want to use your language, not flip through flashcards. But you can’t have meaningful conversations, read the news, or enjoy your next Netflix binge in the language without enough vocab to back you up. Words matter…
Transparent Language Online Year in Review 2020 Posted by Transparent Language on Dec 30, 2020 in For Businesses, For Educators, For Learners, For Libraries, Learning Feature Updates, Learning Material Updates
What a year. Despite all of the challenges of 2020, you logged more hours than ever in Transparent Language Online. Thank you for learning with us! Whether you’re learning to have fun at home, to land a new job, or to connect with family from afar, let’s keep that momentum going. You won’t want to…
Learning the “Essentials” in 80+ languages Posted by Transparent Language on Dec 21, 2020 in For Learners, Learning + Usage Tips
Whether you’re learning a language for fun, for travel, or even for professional reasons, you’ll want to start with the essentials. After all, if you don’t know the basics like question words and numbers, you can’t order a meal, let alone negotiate a deal! No matter your language goals, the Essentials Course is the right…
Learn on the go with Hands-free Autoplay Lessons Posted by Transparent Language on Dec 15, 2020 in For Learners, For Libraries, Learning Feature Updates
Feel like you need more hours in the day or a few extra hands to get everything done? We can’t give you more time, but we can free up your hands! Allow us to introduce Hands-free Autoplay mode in the Transparent Language (Online) mobile apps. Any lesson in the app can be opened and automatically…