How to Say Merry Christmas in 30 Languages Posted by Transparent Language on Dec 23, 2015 in Archived Posts
Merry Christmas to all… in all languages! Here is how to say Merry Christmas in 30 languages. Do you know any others? Leave them in the comments below. Albanian Gëzuar Krishlindjet Arabic Milad Mubarak Bulgarian Vessela Koleda Croatian Sretan Bozic Dutch Zalig Kerstfeest English Merry Christmas French Joyeux Noël German Fröhliche Weihnachten Greek Kala Christougenna…
Teach Me! Aren’t You a Native Speaker? Posted by Malachi Rempen on Dec 21, 2015 in Archived Posts
As language learners, we’ve all had the following conversation with a native speaker of our chosen learned language: You: Harbladarba harbala darbalbarada. Native speaker: Mmmm…that’s not right, actually, sorry. The right way to say it is harbladarba harbala BARbalbarada. You: …why? I thought darbalbarada is conjugated in the 4th-perspective punctual form in this case. Native speaker: Huh? I…
Where to Find Shows in Your Language Online Posted by Jakob Gibbons on Dec 16, 2015 in Archived Posts
We recently told you why using TV to boost your language learning is definitely a good idea. Since so many of you agreed, we wanted to give the rest of you some tips on where to find TV shows in your target language. If your two greatest loves are learning languages and sitting on the couch…
We’ve Gone Platinum (in the 2016 Modern Library Awards!) Posted by Transparent Language on Dec 14, 2015 in Company News, For Libraries
Aw shucks, guys. We learned that Transparent Language Online received a platinum award in LibraryWork’s second annual Modern Library Awards (MLAs). You’re making us blush! The MLAs were established to recognize the top products in the library industry in a truly unbiased format. Submitted products were sent to the LibraryWorks database of more than 80,000…
Expats: Learn the Local Language, Or Else Posted by Malachi Rempen on Dec 9, 2015 in Archived Posts
If you’re living in a foreign country, you should really learn the language. Touring is one thing. It’s okay to be a tourist and not speak a word of the local tongue. In my experience, speaking even a little bit will get you much farther, but it’s certainly not a requirement. You’re just passing through…
The Wrong Kind of Encouragement Posted by Malachi Rempen on Dec 2, 2015 in Archived Posts
A little encouragement goes a long way. In language learning, hearing from a local person, particularly a local with some experience learning languages themselves, that you’re doing well is a big boost in confidence. Different places encourage in different ways, of course, and you have to be mindful of this – Italians will praise you…
5 Transparent Language Online Libraries Named America’s Star Libraries Posted by Transparent Language on Nov 30, 2015 in For Libraries
Library Journal recently announced the results of their 8th Index of Public Library Service. Of the 7,663 libraries scored on the index, only 261 were named “Star Libraries”. We were thrilled to find 5 Transparent Language Online libraries among them! The LJ Index was designed to acknowledge and promote public libraries in America. It also…