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Why Admin Features are Just as Important as Content in Edtech Posted by Transparent Language on Nov 16, 2016 in Archived Posts
When it comes to finding the right tech for your classroom, library, or organization, are you asking the right questions? While discussing our online language learning platform with educators, librarians, and organizations, we hear a lot of questions about content and presentation: What languages do you offer? Do you have alphabet instruction? Does the platform…
What’s New in Transparent Language 2.0 Posted by Transparent Language on Nov 7, 2016 in Archived Posts
Learning a language is hard—making the most of your language learning tools shouldn’t be. Transparent Language Online 2.0 is all about making your life easier, so you can spend less time clicking around and more time learning. We know that trying to remember words and phrases in a new language is hard enough – why…
Transparent Language Online User Spotlight: Kevin Barr, USMC Posted by Transparent Language on Nov 2, 2016 in For Learners, For Libraries
The winner of last month’s Library Card Sign-up Month photo contest is… Kevin Barr! Kevin’s photo submissions came all the way from Iwakuni, Japan, where he is stationed with the US Marine Corps. We were curious to see a Marine like Kevin is learning Indonesian with us, so we exchanged a few emails to find…
Talking Baseball: A Crash Course on the American Pastime Posted by Transparent Language on Oct 17, 2016 in For Learners, For Libraries
Are you ready for the World Series? Baseball is often referred to as “America’s Pastime”, the quintessential sport of the United States. While football may now be more popular, baseball has remained an indelible part of our culture. The drama, joy, and heartbreak generations have experienced as they followed their beloved teams has transcended the…
Where to Find OERs for Your Language Classes Posted by Transparent Language on Oct 5, 2016 in For Educators
A recent higher education survey lamented that many educators do not make use of Open Educational Resources (OERs). Surprising to me, however, were the main barriers cited by teachers: 48% of those polled noted they had “difficulty located the resources needed” and 49% said there were “not enough resources for [their] subject”. I hope that…
Learn 35 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 endangered language advocates and organizations looking to leverage technology to preserve their language. Beyond preservation, though, we strive for promotion. We don’t just want to save languages from dying—we want to bring them to life for a…
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…