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Online French Course for Teenaged Learners Posted by Transparent Language on Jul 31, 2017 in For Educators, For Learners, For Libraries, Learning Material Updates
This year, we’ve focused on providing opportunities for classroom students and homeschoolers to learn Spanish and French online. We are excited to announce the next step in that direction: the Teen Voices French course. Intended for learners in grades 7-12, the 20-unit course focuses on the everyday life of a typical adolescent in France. Learners will…
Do online language courses really prepare you to speak the language? Posted by Transparent Language on Jul 26, 2017 in Archived Posts
There’s a fine line between teaching cookie cutter language content and whimsical phrases that are memorable but impractical. Our content team works hard to find the middle ground. We offer more than 100 languages at Transparent Language, many of them roughly following a similar template of content. But the first step of any new language…
5 Unusual Tips to Learn a Language Faster Posted by Transparent Language on Jul 19, 2017 in Archived Posts
How can I learn a language fast? It’s the one question I can’t get away from. I see it asked on Quora, in tweets, Google suggested searches, blog comments, and beyond. Short answer: you can’t. Learning a language takes time. But you can learn a language faster with the right approach. Many sources will cite…
Learn Hmong with Transparent Language Online Posted by Transparent Language on Jul 12, 2017 in For Learners, For Libraries, Learning Material Updates
Every year, we add a few new languages to Transparent Language Online. This year, we’re very excited to add Hmong (and ESL for Hmong speakers) to the list! Who are the Hmong people? The Hmong are an ethnic group located mainly in southern China and southeast Asia, with significant pockets also located throughout the western…
Introducing Transparent Language Online for Spanish Speakers Posted by Transparent Language on Jul 5, 2017 in For Learners, For Libraries, Learning Material Updates
Un idioma nunca es suficiente. That’s why we’re now helping you learn other languages using Spanish. Transparent Language has typically taught other languages via English—a great solution for native English speakers or those who feel comfortable learning in the language. Given the global demand for language skills, though, it’s time for us to step up…
Learning a Foreign Language Is Not Obsolete Posted by Transparent Language on Jun 28, 2017 in Archived Posts
In 2011, Michael Sinanian claimed that “translation technology will evolve within the next five to ten years to make the process instantaneous and transparent to the end-user, rendering foreign language competency effectively useless.” It’s not the only claim of its kind, though it is one of the most audacious. Well, it’s been 6 years and we’re…
8 African Languages You Can Learn with Transparent Language Online Posted by Transparent Language on Jun 21, 2017 in For Learners, For Libraries, Learning Material Updates
Here at Transparent Language, we believe in the value of every language, regardless of the number of speakers, the economic value, or otherwise. That’s why we offer 100 languages in Transparent Language Online and continue to add new ones each year. For those interested in learning African languages, we currently offer courses and learning materials…