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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…
Online French Course for Teenaged Learners Posted by Transparent Language on Jul 31, 2017 in For Educators, For Learners, For Libraries, Learning Material Updates
This year, we’ve focused on providing opportunities for classroom students and homeschoolers to learn Spanish and French online. We are excited to announce the next step in that direction: the Teen Voices French course. Intended for learners in grades 7-12, the 20-unit course focuses on the everyday life of a typical adolescent in France. Learners will…
You Can Homeschool in a Foreign Language You Don’t Speak Posted by Transparent Language on May 15, 2017 in For Educators, For Learners, For Libraries
Homeschooling is a unique opportunity to shape your child’s education and pass along your wisdom. But what if your vast pool of knowledge doesn’t extend to a foreign language? Given the many good reasons to learn a language (and the fact that many colleges require at least 2 years!), it’s likely not something you want…
Make the Most of Every Feature in Transparent Language Online—Now On Mobile! Posted by Transparent Language on Apr 24, 2017 in For Businesses, For Educators, For Learners, For Libraries, Learning Feature Updates
Learn on the go on any device! Transparent Language Online is now mobile responsive in all browsers on tablets and phones. For quite a while now we’ve given you multiple options to learn when, where, and how you want with Transparent Language Online: the web version, featuring our full suite of learning activities and content…
New Typing and Spelling Activities in Transparent Language Online Posted by Transparent Language on Mar 20, 2017 in For Educators, For Learners, For Libraries, Learning Feature Updates
What’s new in Version 2.2 of Transparent Language Online? New typing and spelling activities! Master the alphabet with Typing Tutor and Spelling Inspector, which are now available as Practice Activities for languages with alphabet courses. Learning to type in language is critical in today’s world of texts and emails. Being able to “write it down”…
The Best Part of Flipping My Classroom Posted by Transparent Language on Mar 6, 2017 in For Educators
Guest Post by Heather Witten, a Spanish teacher at Elizabeth High School in Colorado, where she has been on the CCFLT (Colorado Congress of Foreign Language) Board for the last 4 years. She has been flipping her Spanish class for the last 7 years and has written a chapter in the book “Flipping 2.0” describing…
Spanish for All Ages: The Transparent Language Spanish Curriculum Posted by Transparent Language on Feb 8, 2017 in For Educators, For Learners, For Libraries, Learning Material Updates
Spanish is not as foreign of a language as it once seemed. Of the world’s 400 million Spanish speakers, more than 37 million live in the United States. It’s no surprise, then, that Spanish is by far the most studied second language in U.S. schools and universities. Unfortunately, American students are notorious for reaching only…