Why Kids Make Great Language Teachers Posted by Malachi Rempen on Dec 12, 2016 in Archived Posts
Young kids often feel no shame. They also feel no pity for shaming YOU. And that’s what makes them the perfect language learning partners. Ah, kids. As one commenter on this comic so wisely put it, “wine and children produce the truth. And headaches.” The great part about kids is that they usually have no filter…
Teaching Languages in Real Time with Major International News Events Posted by Transparent Language on Dec 7, 2016 in Archived Posts
Why just read a textbook when you can learn via the headlines? When it comes to learning languages, particularly at higher proficiency levels, textbooks alone aren’t always enough. Reading a static page of vocabulary engages very few of the senses and involves very little interaction—a necessity for language learning (and effective learning in general). Textbooks…
Perfect Preparation Prevents Poor Performance Posted by Malachi Rempen on Dec 5, 2016 in Archived Posts
Nobody’s perfect, but some of us are less not-perfect than others. That’s why it’s best to stay prepared when it comes to language learning – for whatever situation you might have to deal with. I had a boss once that I didn’t care much for. I know, I know, it’s unusual – generally speaking, all…
‘Tis the Season: Consider Giving to These 5 Great Organizations Promoting Languages Posted by Transparent Language on Nov 30, 2016 in Archived Posts
Give the gift of language this holiday season. A few years ago, we shared a list of 10 gifts to give the language lover in your life. This year, on the heels of the 7000 Languages launch, we’re thinking a little differently about the holiday season. Rather than (or in addition to) gifts, we encourage…
Language Learning Through Songs Posted by Malachi Rempen on Nov 28, 2016 in Archived Posts
Listening to music sung in a foreign language is a great way to learn that language. Provided you really understand what they’re saying, that is… Unfortunately for us language learners, there are a lot of things that words simply can’t express. Cultural particularities are often among those things – culture is nebulous, it’s not concrete, and that makes…
Learn English with Transparent Language Online Posted by Transparent Language on Nov 23, 2016 in For Educators, For Learners, For Libraries, Learning Material Updates
Of the 100+ languages offered in Transparent Language Online, English is our most requested. For good reason! Linguistic diversity is on the rise in the United States, bringing with it a number of opportunities, but also some challenges. According to the 2012 Census data, half of the foreign-born population self-reported that they speak English less than “very…
Non-Profit “7000 Languages” Uses Technology to Protect Indigenous and Endangered Languages Posted by Transparent Language on Nov 21, 2016 in Company News
Hello, language-lovers everywhere! I’m thrilled to announce the expansion of Transparent Language’s 7000 Languages Project into a full-fledged nonprofit organization. My name is Alexa Little, and I’ll be serving as the Executive Director of the new nonprofit, 7000 Languages. Today, over 3,000 of the world’s 7,000 languages are endangered. Languages become endangered when political, social…