Archive for 'For Learners'
Get a New Lease on Languages with the New Transparent Language Online Posted by Transparent Language on May 11, 2015 in For Learners, Learning Feature Updates
Earlier this year, we announced the launch of the new Transparent Language Online for Libraries . We’re back in action and completely thrilled to announce that we’ve brought all of those new features to every Transparent Language Online account – for both our Education customers and independent learners! What features, you ask? A Brand New…
New ESL Materials Available in Transparent Language Programs Posted by Transparent Language on May 6, 2015 in For Learners, For Libraries, Learning Material Updates
We’re thrilled to offer more than 100 languages to the libraries, schools, organizations, and individuals who use Transparent Language Online and the CL-150. But we’re not stopping there! New languages and content are always being added to our flagship programs thanks to the feedback we receive from the communities we serve. In response to the…
The Surprisingly American History of Cinco de Mayo [Interactive Spanish Lesson] Posted by Transparent Language on May 5, 2015 in For Learners, Learning Material Updates
You may be more than happy to throw back a margarita and enjoy some delicious Mexican food on Cinco de Mayo (and we don’t blame you!), but do you know what actually happened on the 5th of May? Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day and it has actually become…
Play Ball… En Español! Posted by Transparent Language on Mar 31, 2015 in For Learners, Learning Material Updates
Fear not, sports fans. We may be wrapping up the Multilingual Madness Tournament, but baseball season is just around the corner. This year, the Major League Baseball season will not commence with an international game as it has in previous years, so we’ve taken it upon ourselves to add a little international flavor to opening…
Updates from the Field: Preserving the Balinese Language Posted by Transparent Language on Jan 14, 2015 in Company News, For Learners, Learning Material Updates
You may recall that in 2013, Transparent Language launched the 7000 Languages Project, an initiative created to support the world’s less common, less commercial languages. One such language is Balinese, spoken on the island of Bali in Indonesia. We partnered with the folks at BASABali to help preserve this beautiful language, providing Balinese resources to…
Say Hello to the New Transparent Language Online Posted by Transparent Language on Nov 17, 2014 in For Learners, Learning Feature Updates
What have we been up to over the past year? We’re glad you asked. We’d like to introduce you to the new-and-improved Transparent Language Online! With a brand new interface, learning features, and faster loading speeds, language-learning has never been so fun, fast, or effective. Let’s explore some of the best to come: Brand New…
How to Determine Your Language Proficiency Level: ILR, ACTFL, and CEFR Scales Posted by meaghan on Oct 22, 2014 in For Learners
You’ve heard the mantra: How can you know where you’re going if you don’t know where you’ve been? Cliché as it may be, this concept applies perfectly to learning a language. Knowing where you stand will help you set realistic goals, identify the resources that are best-suited for your level, and measure your progress over…