Learn How to Learn Before Learning a Language Posted by meaghan on Jun 10, 2015 in Archived Posts
Learning a language takes time and effort. You can cut down on both by having the right strategies and tools at your disposal. That’s why I recommend investing time in learning how to learn before diving in to a new language on your own. In all your years of schooling, you were likely never taught…
Boots, Blokes and Bucks: Is it Bringlish or Ameringlish? Posted by Malachi Rempen on Jun 8, 2015 in Archived Posts
This one’s for all you non-native English speakers out there. Whenever I run into someone learning English, I can immediately tell whether they’ve learned it out of a textbook or simply by absorbing the media. That’s because if you learn English in the classroom anywhere outside the U.S. of A, chances are it’s going to…
What Languages Reveal about Other Cultures Posted by meaghan on Jun 3, 2015 in Archived Posts
“A different language is a different vision of life.” – Federico Fellini It sounds like one of those motivational phrases you’d read on a daily quote calendar. You might nod your head in agreement or make a quick internal “aww”, but in reality, you’re not totally buying it. It just sounds… fluffy, right? But those…
Learn English in Context with Free Online Lessons Posted by Transparent Language on Jun 1, 2015 in For Learners, Learning Material Updates
Are you (or your students) tired of your English textbook, but a short novel still feels like a stretch? English in Context is your happy medium! In this monthly series, English learners and students will pick up new words, phrases, and grammar rules in context while exploring everyday topics, ranging from current events and culture to…
Language Learning and the Human Brain Posted by Malachi Rempen on May 27, 2015 in Archived Posts
Part of the reason I love learning languages is that it teaches me so much about the human brain and human interaction. I’ve never studied much neurology or sociology or epistemology or anthropology—I was more of a travelology and daydreamology type of student, myself. But with languages, that social glue unique to humans (at least…
Speak Fearlessly – With a Little Help From Your Friends Posted by Malachi Rempen on May 25, 2015 in Archived Posts
At the end of April I was fortunate enough to attend the Polyglot Gathering 2015, where I heard talks from many luminaries in the language-learning business, made scores of new multi-lingual friends, and for the first time ever, met fans of Itchy Feet in the flesh. Who knew that this goofy little bug-eyed bean-shaped stick…
Why We’re Giving Away Our Language Technology Posted by Transparent Language on May 20, 2015 in Company News
According to Ethnologue, there are about 7,100 living languages spoken around the world right now. Unfortunately, only 100 or so languages receive any commercial interest. So, what about the other 7,000? There are people and organizations out there who care deeply about learning and preserving the other 7,000 languages. We at Transparent Language care deeply…