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Inmates Seize the Opportunity to Learn Languages in Prison Posted by Transparent Language on Sep 20, 2017 in Company News
In 2016, we announced our partnership with Edovo, an edtech start-up devoted to providing meaningful learning opportunities for the incarcerated population. Incarcerated Americans spend more time watching TV than anything else. Most of it’s a huge waste of their time and potential—and the $74 billion spent on corrections annually. If the goal of incarceration is…
An American in Madagascar: Language and the Land of Contrasts Posted by Transparent Language on Sep 13, 2017 in Archived Posts
The team at Transparent Language is always on the move, meeting with librarians, educators, and language program administrators around the country. As you might expect from language buffs, we also do a good bit of personal travel abroad. Today’s post is from Janet, our technical writer and perhaps most intrepid traveler. A few years back…
Learn Nepali with Transparent Language Online Posted by Transparent Language on Sep 6, 2017 in For Learners, Learning Material Updates
We believe in the value of every language, no matter the commercial interest or number of speakers. That’s why we add a few new languages each year. We recently announced the addition of Hmong, but we can’t wait another minute to launch our second new language of 2017: Nepali and ESL for Nepali speakers! Nepali…
The Best Language Learning Advice Isn’t Necessarily Language Learning Advice Posted by Transparent Language on Aug 28, 2017 in Archived Posts
We’re known for spouting off language learning advice on this blog, so you’re probably wondering what we mean by that title. Just hear us out. Researching how languages can be learned most efficiently and effectively is our wheelhouse. It’s why U.S. Government agencies rely on us to train employees whose jobs require language skills; it’s…
Give Your Language Learning a Push with Daily Refresher Notifications Posted by Transparent Language on Aug 16, 2017 in For Learners, Learning Feature Updates
We’ve talked a lot lately about how to learn a language faster and more efficiently. The new Daily Refresher push notification applies what we’ve learned to improve your language learning experience. We’ve discussed how consistency is king. Learning in short bursts every day is more effective than cramming for a few hours every once in a…
When Learning a Language, Don’t Take the Path of Least Resistance Posted by Transparent Language on Aug 9, 2017 in Archived Posts
“Welcome to the human condition. We tend to do that which is easiest, often to the neglect of that which is best.” –Thomas Oppong The path of least resistance may be shorter, or simpler, or more fun. For the casual learning picking up a few phrases for a vacation, that’s probably good enough. But when…
The Secret to Learning Languages: Consistency is King Posted by Transparent Language on Aug 2, 2017 in Archived Posts
An object in motion stays in motion. That’s no secret, it’s called momentum. But have you tried to apply the same concept to your language studies? Consistency keeps you moving forward. Learning in short bursts every day does two things. It creates the habit—which beats motivation (the lack thereof, really)—and keeps the language fresh in…