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Expanding Our ESL Programs Posted by Transparent Language on Dec 11, 2019 in For Educators, For Learners, For Libraries, Learning Material Updates
You probably know that English is the most widely spoken language in the world. Of the world’s approximately 1.5 billion English speakers, an overwhelming majority speak it as a second language. Yet, here in the United States, we are facing something of a crisis in teaching, and learning, English as a second language (ESL) In…
Non-profit Partnership Adds Four Native Alaskan Languages to Transparent Language Online Posted by Gary Locke on Jul 9, 2019 in Company News, For Learners, For Libraries, Learning Material Updates
Sometimes, when you look at the world, it can be easy to despair at the passage of time and the things we lose along the way. Luckily, there are those who make an effort to change the course of what seems to be an inevitability. With dedication, resourcefulness, and teamwork comes success. And so it…
Transparent Language Online Wins Fourth Consecutive Platinum Award Posted by Transparent Language on Jan 15, 2019 in Company News, For Libraries
We’re feeling very fourtunate to receive our fourth consecutive Platinum Award in LibraryWork’s 2019 Modern Library Awards! Providing language learning opportunities to library patrons must really be our fourte. (Okay, that’s all of our number puns… four now.) The Modern Library Awards are special awards because they are voted on by the librarians with whom we…
2018 Transparent Language Year in Review Posted by Transparent Language on Dec 31, 2018 in Company News, For Educators, For Learners, For Libraries
Practice what you preach, right? For professional linguists and casual language learners, we preach reviewing early and reviewing often, so we’re taking our advice and looking back on our year. What have we been working on? CL-150 Updates CL-150 Cohorts: To help professional linguists sustain and strengthen their language skills, we’ve expanded the CL-150 Cohorts…
Prepare for the American Citizenship Test with Transparent Language Online Posted by Transparent Language on Apr 16, 2018 in For Learners, For Libraries, Learning Material Updates
The United States has a long history of welcoming people from other countries and cultures. But before they can be welcomed officially in the form of citizenship, newcomers must pass the test. Proctored by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the U.S. Citizenship test include a civics section with 100 potential questions. Hopefuls are asked only 10, of…
Libraries Lead the Charge for a Multilingual America Posted by Transparent Language on Apr 9, 2018 in For Libraries
This week marks the 50th annual National Library Week, a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation’s libraries—and librarians. The theme for this year’s National Library Week is: “Libraries lead.” This is not just a nice sentiment—it’s a fact, reinforced by our dealings with more than 1,000 libraries throughout the US and beyond. We…
New ESL Materials: Advanced Conversations in English Posted by Transparent Language on Apr 2, 2018 in For Learners, For Libraries, Learning Material Updates
Though we offer more than 100 languages in Transparent Language Online and the CL-150, our most requested language continues to be English. We’re excited to continue expanding our collection of English materials. We have traditionally supported beginner and intermediate level learners, from elementary students who need age-appropriate vocabulary to ESL learners preparing for life in…