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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?…
Don’t Put Learning a Language on your To-Do List Posted by Transparent Language on Nov 8, 2017 in Archived Posts
“To-dos are pipe dreams. Scheduling is a game plan.” – Larry Kim A to-do list is an effective way to keep track of the things you need to, well, do. It’s a lesson in organization, but not in productivity. How many times have you pushed that thing—go to the recycling center, fix the leaky faucet…
Online English Courses for Elementary ESL Learners Posted by Transparent Language on Oct 30, 2017 in For Educators, For Learners, For Libraries, Learning Material Updates
We are thrilled to expand our English language offerings to reach younger learners. ESL students in grades 3-5 will love our Elementary Conversations in English Course. Elementary Conversations in English is uniquely suited to guide elementary school students along a fun and effective English language learning journey. The course focuses on facilitating natural conversations among…
Learn Nahuatl in Transparent Language Online Posted by Transparent Language on Oct 25, 2017 in For Learners, Learning Material Updates
Thanks to Tlahtoltapazolli and 7000 Languages, you can now learn Nahuatl in Transparent Language Online for Libraries. Nahuatl is the language of the Aztecs, the 14th century Mexican empire you probably learned about in your high school history class. While the empire may have fallen to Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century, the language lived…
Children Can Learn a Language at the Library with KidSpeak™ Posted by Transparent Language on Oct 11, 2017 in For Libraries
KidSpeak™ is now included in all Transparent Language Online library subscriptions. You’ve heard it before and it’s worth hearing again: the best time to start learning a new language is as early as possible. The cognitive benefits of bilingualism pay off into adulthood. For children whose parents do not speak another language and whose school…
5 Ways to Fight Off Forgetting When Learning Languages Posted by Transparent Language on Oct 4, 2017 in Archived Posts
The forgetting curve is steep, but we can get you over that hump. This article on Edutopia defined forgetting as the “nemesis of memory.” This rings especially true for serious language learners, who are never really “finished” learning. The article goes on to explain Hermann Ebbinghaus’s “forgetting curve”, a measurement of how much (or perhaps…
The State of Foreign Language Use in the United States Posted by Transparent Language on Sep 27, 2017 in Archived Posts
Each year, the U.S. Census Bureau releases data from the American Community Survey (ACS), an ongoing survey that gathers vital data about our country and the people who live in it. The ACS gathers data on employment, education, migration, poverty, and other demographics—including languages—to be used by “public officials, planners, and entrepreneurs use this information…