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The Benefits of Learning a Language Later in Life Posted by Transparent Language on Apr 7, 2014 in Archived Posts
No dog is too old to learn new tricks, including a new language! There’s a common misconception that is not possible, or practical, to learn a new language after infancy. It’s true that toddlers who are raised bilingual display increased cognitive development, including more creativity and better problem-solving skills, than monolingual children. It’s also true…
What Are 2 Million Language Lovers Watching on YouTube? Posted by Transparent Language on Apr 2, 2014 in Archived Posts
Apparently, they’re watching us! In March, our language-learning YouTube channels reached a combined two million views! To celebrate this landmark, let’s take a look back at some our (and your) favorite videos! First up, let us take a moment to introduce ourselves, as CEO Michael Quinlan talks a little bit about who we are and…
Announcing: Multilingual Madness Bracket 2014 Posted by Transparent Language on Mar 18, 2014 in Archived Posts
It’s that time of year, bracketeers! The NCAA March Madness tournament is underway, and basketball fans and band-wagoners alike are scrambling to their computers to prepare their brackets. Some employ complex strategies based on seeds and statistics, while others may simply pick whichever mascot they prefer. But we here at Transparent Language have a more pressing…
Conquering Non-Latin Languages with Romanization Posted by Transparent Language on Mar 17, 2014 in For Learners, Learning Feature Updates
Just as every language is unique, so is every language learner. While many learners wish to read, write, and speak a language, others desire only oral fluency. For that reason, Transparent Language Online provides learners the choice to learn with a Latin transcription (also known as transliteration or Romanization) in every language for which it…
Grammar Instruction in Transparent Language Online Posted by Transparent Language on Feb 17, 2014 in For Educators, For Learners, For Libraries, Learning Material Updates
Got grammar? Transparent Language Online does! At Transparent Language we talk a lot about the declarative: words, phrases, and other “chunks” of language that we believe are best delivered to learners via technology. While we believe the procedural aspects of language (skills such as properly applying a grammar rule) are best reinforced with the guidance…
Something Borrowed, Something Blue… or Red Posted by Transparent Language on Feb 12, 2014 in Archived Posts
A wedding is a momentous occasion in every corner of the globe, though the event itself may take vastly different forms from one country to another. From the proposal to the preparations to the ceremony, the entire nuptial process is chock-full of traditions and superstitions. Not a detail is overlooked, with cultural peculiarities influencing the…
Make It Easy to Type in a Foreign Language? Challenge Accepted! Posted by Transparent Language on Feb 10, 2014 in For Educators, For Learners, For Libraries, Learning Feature Updates
One of the advantages of using software to learn a foreign language is the ability to interact with the language in many ways. One of those ways is writing, or in this case, typing. When learning a foreign language, learning how to type matters… a lot. Learning to write and type in a foreign language…