{"id":4276,"date":"2016-05-11T05:48:08","date_gmt":"2016-05-11T09:48:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/?p=4276"},"modified":"2021-10-11T16:35:03","modified_gmt":"2021-10-11T20:35:03","slug":"practice-activities-in-transparent-language-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/2016\/05\/11\/practice-activities-in-transparent-language-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Practice Activities in Transparent Language Online"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4277 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2016\/05\/Practice-Activities.jpg\" alt=\"language learning app\" width=\"427\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2016\/05\/Practice-Activities.jpg 427w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2016\/05\/Practice-Activities-273x350.jpg 273w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 427px) 100vw, 427px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There are four parts to the language puzzle: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. All of the courses and vocabulary lists in Transparent Language Online include a mix of activities to build all four skills. But what if you\u2019ve mastered writing (or typing) a set of words and phrases, but you want to practice saying them?<a href=\"https:\/\/www.transparent.com\/personal\/transparent-language-online.html\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Practice Activities in Transparent Language Online now allow you to select a specific skill-building activity and a specific vocabulary list which you can then practice in isolation\u2014no need to step through an entire course. <\/strong>You get to practice exactly what <em>you<\/em> want. Below is a preview of the available Practice Activities. Note that many of these activities combine skills, because no skill can be mastered in isolation.<\/p>\n<p>For those who want need more time to read and internalize a language, look for the blue Reading activities.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Preview It:<\/strong> See the target language text and translation, listen to audio, and get grammar tips from hints and comments.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.transparent.com\/personal\/transparent-language-online.html\" aria-label=\"Practice Preview IT 1024x535\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4282\"  alt=\"language learning app\" width=\"515\" height=\"269\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2016\/05\/Practice_Preview-IT-1024x535.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2016\/05\/Practice_Preview-IT-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2016\/05\/Practice_Preview-IT-350x183.jpg 350w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2016\/05\/Practice_Preview-IT-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2016\/05\/Practice_Preview-IT.jpg 1067w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Recognize &amp; Say It:<\/strong> See the target language text and listen to the audio. Say or think the translation to yourself, flip it over, and see if you\u2019re right.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recognize &amp; Write It:<\/strong> See the target language text, listen to the audio, and type the translation. Our accent scrolling system are there to assist you when typing languages with special characters.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.transparent.com\/personal\/transparent-language-online.html\" aria-label=\"Practice Rec And Write 1024x528\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4285\"  alt=\"language learning app typing activities\" width=\"516\" height=\"266\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2016\/05\/Practice_Rec-and-Write-1024x528.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2016\/05\/Practice_Rec-and-Write-1024x528.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2016\/05\/Practice_Rec-and-Write-350x181.jpg 350w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2016\/05\/Practice_Rec-and-Write-768x396.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2016\/05\/Practice_Rec-and-Write.jpg 1076w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 516px) 100vw, 516px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Matching: <\/strong>Translation on the left, target language on the right\u2014you put them together.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Four Square: <\/strong>Four tiles will flip, each showing a different word or phrase in the target language. Pay close attention, when the translation reads at the top, you have to pick the right one.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sentence Unscramble: <\/strong>Arrange a target language phrase or sentence back into order.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.transparent.com\/personal\/transparent-language-online.html\" aria-label=\"Practice Unscramble 1024x543\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4286\"  alt=\"language learning game\" width=\"515\" height=\"273\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2016\/05\/Practice_Unscramble-1024x543.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2016\/05\/Practice_Unscramble-1024x543.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2016\/05\/Practice_Unscramble-350x186.jpg 350w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2016\/05\/Practice_Unscramble-768x407.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2016\/05\/Practice_Unscramble.jpg 1043w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to practice your writing, make your way to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Produce &amp; Write It:<\/strong> See the translation and type the target language. Toggle between our EasyTyping feature and a virtual keyboard, depending on how comfortable you are typing in the target language.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.transparent.com\/personal\/transparent-language-online.html\" aria-label=\"Practice Prod And Write 1024x545\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4283\"  alt=\"language learning app\" width=\"515\" height=\"274\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2016\/05\/Practice_Prod-and-Write-1024x545.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2016\/05\/Practice_Prod-and-Write-1024x545.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2016\/05\/Practice_Prod-and-Write-350x186.jpg 350w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2016\/05\/Practice_Prod-and-Write-768x409.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2016\/05\/Practice_Prod-and-Write.jpg 1041w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Dictation: <\/strong>Hear the target language audio and type it. EasyTyping and the virtual keyboard are there to assist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Rest your fingers and practice your listening skills in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Audio Multiple Choice:<\/strong> Hear the target language and select the right translation from four choices.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.transparent.com\/personal\/transparent-language-online.html\" aria-label=\"Practice ListeningMC 1024x542\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4279\"  alt=\"Practice_ListeningMC\" width=\"514\" height=\"272\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2016\/05\/Practice_ListeningMC-1024x542.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2016\/05\/Practice_ListeningMC-1024x542.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2016\/05\/Practice_ListeningMC-350x185.jpg 350w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2016\/05\/Practice_ListeningMC-768x406.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2016\/05\/Practice_ListeningMC.jpg 1047w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 514px) 100vw, 514px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transparent.com\/personal\/transparent-language-online.html\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Listening Recognition:<\/strong> It\u2019s like Four Square, but with audio. Hear four spoken options in the target language and choose the one that matches the translation above.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you\u2019re done listening and ready to start speaking up, turn on your mic for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Produce &amp; Say It:<\/strong> See the translation and say the target language equivalent to yourself out loud.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pronunciation Practice: <\/strong>Hear the target language audio and record yourself saying it. The feedback will show you areas you need to work on.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.transparent.com\/personal\/transparent-language-online.html\" aria-label=\"Practice Pronunciation 1024x543\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4284\"  alt=\"language learning app speaking activities\" width=\"515\" height=\"273\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2016\/05\/Practice_Pronunciation-1024x543.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2016\/05\/Practice_Pronunciation-1024x543.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2016\/05\/Practice_Pronunciation-350x186.jpg 350w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2016\/05\/Practice_Pronunciation-768x407.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2016\/05\/Practice_Pronunciation.jpg 1045w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Multiple Choice: <\/strong>See the translation and select from four target language choices\u2014but don\u2019t just click it, say it out loud! The voice analysis software will know if you got it right.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.transparent.com\/personal\/transparent-language-online.html\" aria-label=\"Practice MultipleChoiceAudio 1024x542\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4281\"  alt=\"language learning app speaking activities\" width=\"515\" height=\"272\" \/ src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2016\/05\/Practice_MultipleChoiceAudio-1024x542.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2016\/05\/Practice_MultipleChoiceAudio-1024x542.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2016\/05\/Practice_MultipleChoiceAudio-350x185.jpg 350w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2016\/05\/Practice_MultipleChoiceAudio-768x406.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2016\/05\/Practice_MultipleChoiceAudio.jpg 1047w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Ready to start practicing? Find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.transparent.com\/libraries\/find-transparent-language-online.html\">a library near you<\/a> who offers Transparent Language Online.<\/h5>\n<h5><!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><\/h5>\n<p><em>None close by? Print this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.transparent.com\/home\/docs\/transparent-language-online-libraries-datasheet.pdf\">info card<\/a>\u00a0and bring it to your local librarians to let them know you\u2019re interested, or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.transparent.com\/personal\/transparent-language-online.html\"><strong>sign up for the free trial!<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<img width=\"350\" height=\"186\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2016\/05\/Practice_Unscramble-350x186.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2016\/05\/Practice_Unscramble-350x186.jpg 350w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2016\/05\/Practice_Unscramble-1024x543.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2016\/05\/Practice_Unscramble-768x407.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2016\/05\/Practice_Unscramble.jpg 1043w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><p>There are four parts to the language puzzle: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. All of the courses and vocabulary lists in Transparent Language Online include a mix of activities to build all four skills. 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