Language Training in Half the Time? Posted by Transparent Language on Jun 26, 2013 in Archived Posts
“Reduce by as much as half, the time required for language instruction in the classroom.” At the 2005 dedication of the Center for Advanced Study of Language (CASL), founder Dick Brecht set that goal. Who actually remembers what people say at dedications? Well, the language community noticed Dick’s statement. CASL was created at the University…
Just Ask Alex: June 2013 Edition Posted by Transparent Language on Jun 24, 2013 in Archived Posts
It’s finally here! The very first edition of the Just Ask Alex series! If you’re new here, our friend Alex Rawlings speaks 11 languages, and he’s only 21 years old. Don’t believe us? Check out his introductory post on the 10 Stages of Language Learning to see him speak them all! Each month Alex will…
Transparent Language Partner School Receives Award for Excellence in Education Posted by Transparent Language on Jun 11, 2013 in Company News, For Educators
Here at Transparent Language, we take pride in supporting language programs in schools, especially in our own community. That’s why we are extremely excited to congratulate our partners at East Kingston Elementary School (EKES), who received the 2013 Elementary School of Excellence. Presented as part of the New Hampshire Excellence in Education Awards (the “EDies”)…
Declarative Acceleration in the Classroom Posted by Transparent Language on Jun 3, 2013 in For Educators
When it comes to foreign languages, blended learning—combining technology with human instruction—is better than computer learning or human instruction alone. Here at Transparent Language, we design products for schools and institutions not to replace teachers, but to leverage face-to-face instruction. Supported by our own research and experience, we firmly believe in a blended learning method…
10 Stages of Language Learning: How to Get Started and Keep Going Posted by Transparent Language on May 20, 2013 in Archived Posts
Meet Our Guest Author I’m Alex Rawlings, I’m 21 years old and I study German and Russian at Oxford University. I’ve always loved learning languages, and last year I was named Britain’s most multilingual student in a competition after being tested for fluency in eleven different languages. It doesn’t stop at eleven though, I have plans…
10 Social Ways to Learn a Language Posted by Transparent Language on May 20, 2013 in Archived Posts
Lots of people think learning a language is a lonely process that is all about dry textbooks and memorizing phrases that you would never use in a real situation, but this is simply not the case! In fact, learning a language can be a very social (and fun) task if you know where to look…
Language Learning Software Comparison: Rosetta Stone vs. Transparent Language Posted by Transparent Language on May 7, 2013 in For Businesses, For Educators, For Learners, For Libraries
It’s tough being the “other one” in the language-learning business, especially when competitors employ a heavy marketing strategy. Rosetta Stone is a household name, and those yellow boxes are everywhere. Many people feel that if they are paying hundreds of dollars for a language solution, well, they must be buying the best solution, right? Maybe…