5 Unusual Tips to Learn a Language Faster Posted by Transparent Language on Jul 19, 2017 in Archived Posts
How can I learn a language fast? It’s the one question I can’t get away from. I see it asked on Quora, in tweets, Google suggested searches, blog comments, and beyond. Short answer: you can’t. Learning a language takes time. But you can learn a language faster with the right approach. Many sources will cite…
Why Umlauts Are the Best Posted by Malachi Rempen on Jul 17, 2017 in Archived Posts
Umlauts make German fun! What other languages get their spark from diacritics? I mean really, who doesn’t like umlauts? They’re the best thing about German, and probably the best thing about other languages that use them. They’re like two friendly reminders that this language is different and fun to learn. I love that about all…
Learn Hmong with Transparent Language Online Posted by Transparent Language on Jul 12, 2017 in For Learners, For Libraries, Learning Material Updates
Every year, we add a few new languages to Transparent Language Online. This year, we’re very excited to add Hmong (and ESL for Hmong speakers) to the list! Who are the Hmong people? The Hmong are an ethnic group located mainly in southern China and southeast Asia, with significant pockets also located throughout the western…
Plugging the Language Holes in Your Head Posted by Malachi Rempen on Jul 10, 2017 in Archived Posts
Nobody’s got a perfect mental dictionary in every language. Where are the pages torn out in yours? I’ve noticed holes popping up in my language brain. Not just in the languages I’m learning – though to be sure, my German, Italian and French brains are more pockmarked than a wheel of Swiss cheese – but…
Introducing Transparent Language Online for Spanish Speakers Posted by Transparent Language on Jul 5, 2017 in For Learners, For Libraries, Learning Material Updates
Un idioma nunca es suficiente. That’s why we’re now helping you learn other languages using Spanish. Transparent Language has typically taught other languages via English—a great solution for native English speakers or those who feel comfortable learning in the language. Given the global demand for language skills, though, it’s time for us to step up…
The 3 Most-Repeated Language Learning Rules Posted by Malachi Rempen on Jul 3, 2017 in Archived Posts
We often hear the same tips, tricks, rules and advice from master language learners. Do they even have any meaning any more? Nobody listens to the safety instructions on an airplane. They’re always the same. Something something seatbelt, something something no smoking, something something seat backs tray tables “brace brace” electronic devices. I fool myself…
Learning a Foreign Language Is Not Obsolete Posted by Transparent Language on Jun 28, 2017 in Archived Posts
In 2011, Michael Sinanian claimed that “translation technology will evolve within the next five to ten years to make the process instantaneous and transparent to the end-user, rendering foreign language competency effectively useless.” It’s not the only claim of its kind, though it is one of the most audacious. Well, it’s been 6 years and we’re…