The Emotional Roller Coaster of Language Learning Posted by meaghan on Apr 26, 2013 in Archived Posts
You’ve just decided to learn a language, and You. Are. Pumped. We’re excited for you, but we also feel the need to warn you, learning a language can be a bit of an emotional roller coaster… Stage 1: SO! EXCITED! You’re going to learn Spanish and impress your boss. You’re going to learn Arabic so…
Self-Guided Language Learning (Book Excerpt) Posted by Transparent Language on Apr 22, 2013 in Archived Posts
Karen Barbarossa is a lover of languages and an avid student of language, culture, and context. She understands more than a dozen languages, and has learned them through a combination of traditional classes, independent learning, and traveling. She has also taught English as a second language. Her experiences learning new languages both in and out…
Intermediate Level English in Transparent Language Online Posted by kristen on Apr 10, 2013 in For Educators, For Learners, For Libraries, Learning Material Updates
Of the 100+ languages we offer in Transparent Language Online, English and ESL is by far the most requested. That’s why we’ve created an Intermediate Conversations in English course that complements the beginner English courses we already had. The immersion style Intermediate English course was designed for learners with elementary to limited working proficiency who…
Why Language Learners Should Prioritize Declarative Memory Posted by Lorien on Mar 25, 2013 in For Learners, Learning + Usage Tips
One of the things that differentiate Transparent Language from many of our competitors is the method we employ to teach adult language learners a new language. We are firm believers in the declarative method. To oversimplify, your brain learns things using two complimentary systems: declarative memory (facts) and procedural memory (skills). For languages, the declarative…
Language-learning Online: How One School Cut Spending and Boosted Student Outcomes Posted by kristen on Mar 12, 2013 in For Educators
It’s no secret that public school districts are strapped for cash. Budget shortfalls are commonplace, and administrators are looking for solutions to cut costs without compromising the educational experience. Recently, one school found a way to cut costs and improve student outcomes. East Kingston Elementary School, (EKES,) located in East Kingston, NH is saving money…
You can’t learn a language “naturally” with software Posted by Evan Quinlan on Mar 4, 2013 in Archived Posts
If I want to learn a second language, can I turn to my computer? One would hope so, since I make such products for a living. And the answer is yes… but it’s a qualified yes. I can’t learn another language the way I learned my native language without moving to another country or investing…
Proper Study Has Its Own Rewards Posted by Sean Young on Feb 25, 2013 in Archived Posts
Have you ever watched people selecting fruit? Most look at its color and size. Some people smell the fruit, touch it, or even squeeze it. Still others weigh it, putting one piece in each hand to detect which is heavier with juice. What do you think they are doing? They are analyzing details, evaluating the…