{"id":8370,"date":"2020-12-07T15:45:42","date_gmt":"2020-12-07T20:45:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/?p=8370"},"modified":"2025-05-29T09:15:41","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T13:15:41","slug":"learning-grammar-with-transparent-language-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/2020\/12\/07\/learning-grammar-with-transparent-language-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Learning Grammar with Transparent Language Online"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you love or hate learning grammar, you\u2019re going to need it when communicating in a language beyond very basic levels. Transparent Language Online incorporates grammar two different ways, so there\u2019s something helpful for every learner.<\/p>\n<p>For those who dread the thought, grammar concepts are seamlessly integrated into vocabulary courses for implicit practice. For grammar go-getters, concepts can be explored explicitly through an in-depth Grammar Reference with written and video explanations.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Grammar in Transparent Language Online\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/488147622?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Grammar in Context<\/h2>\n<p>Throughout our online language courses, you\u2019ll encounter grammar both explicitly and implicitly.<\/p>\n<p>When a new grammar rule is being introduced within the lesson vocabulary, we often include a comment off to the side to explain the rule. In the example below, which shows a negated French sentence, the comment explains the basic negation rule <em>ne + verb + pas<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8373\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2020\/12\/essentials-course-grammar-comments-1024x591.png\" alt=\"transparent language online grammar comments\" width=\"701\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2020\/12\/essentials-course-grammar-comments-1024x591.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2020\/12\/essentials-course-grammar-comments-350x202.png 350w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2020\/12\/essentials-course-grammar-comments-768x443.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2020\/12\/essentials-course-grammar-comments.png 1278w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sometimes the annotations are a bit more subtle, like the hint below this term which indicates it is \u201cspoken by a female\u201d. The implication here is that the adjective <em>press<\/em><em>\u00e9e <\/em>has an extra -e because it agrees with the subject, who is female.<\/p>\n<p>You will encounter both of these concepts (negation and noun-adjective agreement) again and again throughout this course, so you can see the patterns in action in different contexts and internalize the rules over time.<\/p>\n<h2>Grammar Reference<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for more in-depth, explicit grammar instruction, the Grammar Reference can be accessed at any time via any course or via the &#8220;Courses &amp; Lessons&#8221; tab.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8372\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2020\/12\/grammar-reference-dropdown-1024x563.png\" alt=\"transparent language online grammar reference\" width=\"700\" height=\"385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2020\/12\/grammar-reference-dropdown-1024x563.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2020\/12\/grammar-reference-dropdown-350x193.png 350w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2020\/12\/grammar-reference-dropdown-768x422.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2020\/12\/grammar-reference-dropdown.png 1338w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Grammar Reference includes a glossary covering dozens of common grammar concepts, including verb conjugations, adjective agreement, case, pronouns, and more. Each entry includes a description, examples in the target language, and links to other related glossary entries.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8371\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2020\/12\/Grammar-Reference-Glossary-1024x620.png\" alt=\"transparent language online grammar glossary\" width=\"701\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2020\/12\/Grammar-Reference-Glossary-1024x620.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2020\/12\/Grammar-Reference-Glossary-350x212.png 350w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2020\/12\/Grammar-Reference-Glossary-768x465.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2020\/12\/Grammar-Reference-Glossary.png 1217w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>And for those who prefer something more visual, the Grammar Tips section includes short videos that explain some of the most common grammar concepts with audio and visual aids.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ready to dive into grammar? <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transparent.com\/login\/\"><strong>Log in now<\/strong><\/a>,<strong>\u00a0sign up for the\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/education.transparent.com\/mylearning\/game\/ng\/\"><strong>14-day free trial<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0of Transparent Language Online, or\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transparent.com\/libraries\/find-transparent-language-online.html\"><strong>get it free<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0at a library near you.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<img width=\"350\" height=\"202\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2020\/12\/essentials-course-grammar-comments-350x202.png\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"transparent language online grammar comments\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2020\/12\/essentials-course-grammar-comments-350x202.png 350w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2020\/12\/essentials-course-grammar-comments-1024x591.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2020\/12\/essentials-course-grammar-comments-768x443.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2020\/12\/essentials-course-grammar-comments.png 1278w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><p>Whether you love or hate learning grammar, you\u2019re going to need it when communicating in a language beyond very basic levels. Transparent Language Online incorporates grammar two different ways, so there\u2019s something helpful for every learner. For those who dread the thought, grammar concepts are seamlessly integrated into vocabulary courses for implicit practice. 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