{"id":4111,"date":"2016-03-28T06:10:48","date_gmt":"2016-03-28T10:10:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/?p=4111"},"modified":"2020-10-01T14:07:23","modified_gmt":"2020-10-01T18:07:23","slug":"6-reasons-to-love-the-new-word-of-the-day-courses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/2016\/03\/28\/6-reasons-to-love-the-new-word-of-the-day-courses\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Reasons to Love the Word of the Day Courses"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re anything like me, you subscribe to one of our Word of the Day emails<\/a>, but you haven\u2019t actually learned a new word each day. Don\u2019t get me wrong\u2014I open them, every day. I read the phrase and listen to the audio, and it\u2019s a good start. But then I close my email and forget about it, thereby forgetting what I just \u201clearned\u201d.<\/p>\n

That minute or two of engagement isn\u2019t enough for the average learner. Most of us have to do more<\/em> to really learn and remember the day\u2019s word. Until now, we\u2019ve left that up to you, but no longer! I am thrilled to introduce our Word of the Day courses, available in Transparent Language Online. Word of the Day devotees, you\u2019re going to love this\u2026 here are just a few reasons why.<\/p>\n

1.Words you\u2019ll actually use\u2026 and some for laughs.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Word of the Day content is unlike anything you\u2019ll find in a textbook or on audio tape. These lessons cover the actual spoken language\u2014you know, those words and phrases you always wanted to ask your teacher about, but never quite built up the courage to do so. You never know when you\u2019ll need to say things like \u201cnot in a million years\u201d \u2026<\/em>or \u201cbumpkin\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Word<\/a>2. Do more, remember more.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We remember about 10-20% of what we read or hear, but up to 80-90% of what we do. <\/em>Unfortunately, opening an email or retweeting doesn\u2019t really count as doing<\/em>. The Word of the Day courses let you interact with those new words and phrases we send to your email through listening, speaking, reading, and writing\u2014now that\u2019s a lot to do!<\/p>\n

\"word<\/a>3. Learn in context.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s fun to receive a new word and phrase in your email each day. But it\u2019s effective to really engage with it long after that email is buried in your inbox. With Fill in the Blank <\/em>and Matching, <\/em>you can dissect each phrase and understand how the pieces fit together.
\n\"word<\/a><\/strong>4. Speak up!<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re learning a language, chances are you want to be able to speak<\/em> it. Pronunciation Practice <\/em>lets you compare your accent to that of a native speaker, while Multiple Choice<\/em> lets you select the correct answer using only your voice!<\/p>\n

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\n<\/a>5. Test yourself.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s face it \u2013 we all hated exams in school. But how do you measure what you actually know? Each lesson includes an assessment, so you can put your Word of the Day knowledge to the test.<\/p>\n

\"Word<\/a>6. Keep it fresh.<\/strong><\/p>\n

One word per day adds up quickly, so it\u2019s easy to let a few words slip. But don\u2019t fear! These courses are tied to a unique refresh system in the program that keeps track of what you\u2019ve learned and reminds you to practice older words periodically. We want you to remember all 365 new words at the end of the year.\"wotd<\/a><\/p>\n

Currently available in Arabic, French, German, Italian, and Spanish, the Word of the Day courses can be accessed through the Courses tab in any Transparent Language Online account (including library and education accounts).<\/p>\n

Find a library near you<\/a> that offers Transparent Language Online.\u00a0None close by? Print this\u00a0info card<\/a>\u00a0and bring it to your local librarians to let them know you\u2019re interested, or\u00a0sign up for the free trial!<\/a><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\"\"

If you\u2019re anything like me, you subscribe to one of our Word of the Day emails, but you haven\u2019t actually learned a new word each day. Don\u2019t get me wrong\u2014I open them, every day. I read the phrase and listen to the audio, and it\u2019s a good start. But then I close my email and…<\/p>\n

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