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How much vocabulary is enough when learning a foreign language? Posted by Transparent Language on Mar 12, 2018 in For Learners, Learning + Usage Tips
I came across an interesting question on Quora recently. The asker wondered which was more important: speaking a language correctly and properly or successfully communicating an idea at the expense of eloquence. The consensus was in favor of communicating successfully, particularly in the beginning stages of learning a language. So, where should learners begin to…
Valdosta State University Leverages Transparent Language Online On Campus and Online Posted by Transparent Language on Feb 12, 2018 in For Educators
Nestled in the heart of South Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is one of four comprehensive universities in the University System of Georgia. Valdosta’s Department of Modern and Classical Languages offers foreign language and language teaching degrees both on campus and online. Transparent Language Online is incorporated both on campus and in online degree programs. Valdosta State…
Transparent Language Online Wins Third Modern Library Award Posted by Transparent Language on Jan 29, 2018 in Company News, For Libraries
It’s a threepeat! Transparent Language Online received its third Platinum Award in LibraryWork’s 2018 Modern Library Awards (MLAs). The MLAs were established to recognize the top products in the library industry in a truly unbiased format. Submitted products were sent to the LibraryWorks database of more than 80,000 librarians at public, K-12, academic, and special…
It’s Time to Invest in Employee Language Training Posted by Transparent Language on Jan 15, 2018 in For Businesses
“An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.” – Benjamin Franklin We recently made the case for more and better foreign language education in schools. Thousands of educators and students took interest, sharing the post and championing the cause. But employers should be paying attention, too. As businesses in nearly every industry—from energy to…
Why all libraries should offer online language learning opportunities Posted by Transparent Language on Jan 8, 2018 in For Libraries
At Transparent Language, we are firm believers that every language learner should have a library card. But what should every library have for language learners? Libraries are far from obsolete—if your mental image of a library conjures up dusty books, think again. Libraries are modern community and cultural centers, playing a critical role in the…
What has Transparent Language been up to in 2017? Posted by Transparent Language on Dec 11, 2017 in Company News, For Educators, For Learners, For Libraries
We advise language learners about the importance of reviewing what they’ve learned. As the year comes to a close, we’re doing a little review of our own to reflect on what we’ve accomplished this year and plan for the next. We added three new languages to Transparent Language Online and the CL-150. Hmong: There are…
Why Corporate Language Training Should “Go Remote” Posted by Transparent Language on Nov 15, 2017 in For Businesses
Companies large and small are increasingly open to the benefits of “going remote”, or hiring individuals around the world who connect via video conferencing, email, and cloud sharing services. Offering remote opportunities can help find and retain the top talent—so why not leverage it to train top talent as well? Why do companies go remote?…