Whose Language Are You Learning? Posted by Malachi Rempen on Jun 20, 2016 in Archived Posts
When learning a new language, it will at some point become important to know which language you’re learning. What? Here’s the thing. There’s no such thing as a single language; meaning, there’s no objective object we can point to as “the German language,” or any language for that matter. It’s all in our collective heads. It’s not…
Welcome to Transparent Language Online 1.11 Posted by Transparent Language on Jun 15, 2016 in For Learners, Learning Feature Updates
Last year, we launched a new version of Transparent Language Online, featuring a more intuitive design, customizable learning path, and support on more mobile platforms, among other upgrades. We’ve enjoyed reviewing feedback from the many teachers, librarians, and individuals using the new system. While much of it was positive, there’s always room for improvement. In…
Learn a Bit Before You Go Posted by Malachi Rempen on Jun 13, 2016 in Archived Posts
When I travel to a country with a culture that’s different from my own by a considerable margin, I like to learn a bit of the language before going. I should do it with everywhere I travel, but I don’t. I just got back from a week in Madrid and Lisbon, but I just didn’t feel…
Why Modern Classrooms Should Go Paperless Posted by Transparent Language on Jun 8, 2016 in Archived Posts
Go paperless. It’s an option offered in nearly every service industry—banking, health care, insurance, and so on. It’s also an option we would highly recommend for classrooms, too. Massachusetts schools are paving the way toward paperless, implementing digital learning strategies throughout the state. A 2015 survey revealed at least 50% of Massachusetts received at least…
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…
Who’s Learning What with Transparent Language? Posted by Transparent Language on Jun 1, 2016 in Company News
Over the last 12 months*, hundreds of thousands of people dove head first into language learning with Transparent Language. Whether they were learning in classrooms at their school or university, at their local public library, or in the comfort of their own homes around the world, their location didn’t stop them from pursuing a personal…
How to Make More Time for Learning a Language Posted by Transparent Language on May 30, 2016 in For Learners
In a recent survey, we asked more than 500 of our customers to identify some of their biggest challenges when it comes to learning a language. More than 41% indicated that finding the time to learn was a major problem. Fortunately for them (and for you!), this is a problem you can solve if you’re…