Archive for 'Learning + Usage Tips'
When should language learners focus on the depth of their vocabulary? Posted by Transparent Language on Mar 19, 2018 in For Learners, Learning + Usage Tips
Last week, we discussed the importance of building vocabulary breadth—or the number of words you know—when trying to improve proficiency. To very briefly recap, we cited studies that demonstrate that of all the factors contributing to language proficiency, vocabulary size is by far the single most significant factor, accounting for anywhere from 50% to 70%…
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…
10 Must-Watch TED Talks for Language Learners Posted by meaghan on Jun 6, 2016 in For Learners, Learning + Usage Tips
TED Talks are short, influential lectures from experts in science, technology, design, education, and beyond. If you haven’t visited the TED website, you should. There’s something on there for everyone, and many lectures come with subtitles in other languages, so it’s a great language learning tool to boot! Below is a collection of 10 of…
Maintain Your Language with the Learned Vocab Refresh System Posted by Transparent Language on Oct 14, 2015 in For Learners, For Libraries, Learning + Usage Tips, Learning Feature Updates
The only way to maintain language proficiency is to regularly interact with the language, but how do you do so when you’re not in school or not living among people who speak the language? Learned Vocab Refresh System The Learned Vocab refresh system in the CL-150 and Transparent Language Online removes the burden of tracking…
Why Language Learners Should Prioritize Declarative Memory Posted by Lorien on Mar 25, 2013 in For Learners, Learning + Usage Tips
One of the things that differentiate Transparent Language from many of our competitors is the method we employ to teach adult language learners a new language. We are firm believers in the declarative method. To oversimplify, your brain learns things using two complimentary systems: declarative memory (facts) and procedural memory (skills). For languages, the declarative…