Whether you\u2026<\/p>\n
? need motivation to fit language into your busy schedule<\/p>\n
?\ufe0f are nervous to work with a native speaker<\/p>\n
\u2049\ufe0f haven\u2019t even really thought about live tutoring yet<\/p>\n
I hope sharing my experience Transparent Connect may inspire you to seek out a tutor to boost your studies and make the most of every minute you are investing.<\/p>\n
\u201cDABLing\u201d in German<\/strong><\/h3>\nStudies have shown that when it comes to learning foreign languages, combining technology and human instruction is more powerful than either computer learning or human instruction alone.[1]<\/a>\u00a0With our Declaratively Accelerated Blended Learning method (lovingly known as DABL), we utilize Transparent Language Online in a \u201cflipped-classroom\u201d approach, where the instructor will assign lessons to finish beforehand. This way, you will begin to familiarize yourself and memorize key expressions, vocabulary, and grammar, and when you meet with the instructor, you will be able to use this \u2018declarative memory\u2019 to have conversations in a contextual setting. You do some memorizing and practice upfront so that the work you do with your instructor is deeper, more meaningful, and more impactful.<\/p>\nFollowing this method, for every hour with my instructor Christina, I spent two hours in our Transparent Language Online. Therefore, this four-week experiment equivalated to four hours with my instructor, and eight hours in the platform.<\/p>\n
Results – Vocabulary<\/strong><\/h3>\nThroughout all of this, I have learned 244 German words and expressions!<\/strong> Vocabulary size is a good indicator of your level<\/a> and tracking it can be motivating as you progress in your language. With Transparent Language Online, we make tracking and continuously practicing your vocabulary words easy. All I must do is hit refresh for some quick vocabulary review! Set a goal for yourself of how many vocabulary words you want to learn; if I could learn 244 in hours, how many can you learn?<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/28\/2021\/02\/Learned-Vocab.png\")
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What was especially fun for me during my classes with my instructor is that we were able to take the 244 words and expressions I know, play with them, and create all new sentences.<\/strong> Christina helped me see the grammatical and word structure of German, which allowed me to easily create even more things to say and say them right. Having a native speaker correct your pronunciation on the spot is a wonder.<\/p>\nResults – Grammar<\/strong><\/h3>\nApart from key vocabulary and expressions, I also learned some grammar. We practiced the verbs \u2018to be\u2019 and \u2018to have\u2019, how to conjugate present tense regular verbs, as well as the difference between the informal and formal you. Now I am even more ready to take what I have learned and begin to construct grammatically correct conversations with native speakers.<\/p>\n
Results – Culture<\/strong><\/h3>\nI learned some cultural notes that will equip me to better navigate my experience with native speakers. Did you know that Germans are very particular about the way you address someone \u2013 in formal settings they pay extra close attention to titles. If someone is a doctor, you must call them \u2018Herr Doktor\u2019 or \u2018Frau Doktor\u2019 in a formal setting. Good to know, I would hate to embarrass myself in a professional setting! Once you begin to get to know someone, you can ask them to use the informal \u2018you\u2019. In fact, the verb \u2018duzen\u2019 means to use the informal \u2018you\u2019 (du) and \u2018siezen\u2019 means to use the formal \u2018you\u2019 (Sie).<\/p>\n
What I learned (other than a boatload of German)<\/strong><\/h3>\nIn a short amount of time my confidence in German has grown immensely. Grammatically, culturally, and lexically. I even feel like I sound <\/em>German, and no, I do not sound angry… I am happy as a clam. ?<\/p>\nThe great thing about Transparent Connect courses<\/a> is the flexibility. Meet with your instructor every day or once a week, whatever works best for your schedule. Trust that you will be in good hands as they help you to achieve any linguistic goal you may have!<\/p>\nIf you\u2019re putting in the time to learn a language, explore how blended learning with a live tutor<\/a> can help you make the most of it and why vocabulary acquisition is so essential<\/a> to the process. I challenge you to get to 1000 learned vocabulary words before me!<\/p>\nWorks Cited<\/p>\n
[1] U.S. Department of Education. Evaluation of Evidence-Based Principles in Online Learning<\/em>. https:\/\/www2.ed.gov\/rschstat\/eval\/tech\/evidence-based-practices\/finalreport.pdf<\/a> (2001)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Hi there! Introductions first: my name is Bridgette Claery and I just joined Transparent Language full time as part of the Engagement team. As you can imagine, it is hard to engage folks on something you have not done yourself, so the first order of business was four weeks of intensive German tutoring with Christina…<\/p>\n
Following this method, for every hour with my instructor Christina, I spent two hours in our Transparent Language Online. Therefore, this four-week experiment equivalated to four hours with my instructor, and eight hours in the platform.<\/p>\n
Results – Vocabulary<\/strong><\/h3>\nThroughout all of this, I have learned 244 German words and expressions!<\/strong> Vocabulary size is a good indicator of your level<\/a> and tracking it can be motivating as you progress in your language. With Transparent Language Online, we make tracking and continuously practicing your vocabulary words easy. All I must do is hit refresh for some quick vocabulary review! Set a goal for yourself of how many vocabulary words you want to learn; if I could learn 244 in hours, how many can you learn?<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
What was especially fun for me during my classes with my instructor is that we were able to take the 244 words and expressions I know, play with them, and create all new sentences.<\/strong> Christina helped me see the grammatical and word structure of German, which allowed me to easily create even more things to say and say them right. Having a native speaker correct your pronunciation on the spot is a wonder.<\/p>\nResults – Grammar<\/strong><\/h3>\nApart from key vocabulary and expressions, I also learned some grammar. We practiced the verbs \u2018to be\u2019 and \u2018to have\u2019, how to conjugate present tense regular verbs, as well as the difference between the informal and formal you. Now I am even more ready to take what I have learned and begin to construct grammatically correct conversations with native speakers.<\/p>\n
Results – Culture<\/strong><\/h3>\nI learned some cultural notes that will equip me to better navigate my experience with native speakers. Did you know that Germans are very particular about the way you address someone \u2013 in formal settings they pay extra close attention to titles. If someone is a doctor, you must call them \u2018Herr Doktor\u2019 or \u2018Frau Doktor\u2019 in a formal setting. Good to know, I would hate to embarrass myself in a professional setting! Once you begin to get to know someone, you can ask them to use the informal \u2018you\u2019. In fact, the verb \u2018duzen\u2019 means to use the informal \u2018you\u2019 (du) and \u2018siezen\u2019 means to use the formal \u2018you\u2019 (Sie).<\/p>\n
What I learned (other than a boatload of German)<\/strong><\/h3>\nIn a short amount of time my confidence in German has grown immensely. Grammatically, culturally, and lexically. I even feel like I sound <\/em>German, and no, I do not sound angry… I am happy as a clam. ?<\/p>\nThe great thing about Transparent Connect courses<\/a> is the flexibility. Meet with your instructor every day or once a week, whatever works best for your schedule. Trust that you will be in good hands as they help you to achieve any linguistic goal you may have!<\/p>\nIf you\u2019re putting in the time to learn a language, explore how blended learning with a live tutor<\/a> can help you make the most of it and why vocabulary acquisition is so essential<\/a> to the process. I challenge you to get to 1000 learned vocabulary words before me!<\/p>\nWorks Cited<\/p>\n
[1] U.S. Department of Education. Evaluation of Evidence-Based Principles in Online Learning<\/em>. https:\/\/www2.ed.gov\/rschstat\/eval\/tech\/evidence-based-practices\/finalreport.pdf<\/a> (2001)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Hi there! Introductions first: my name is Bridgette Claery and I just joined Transparent Language full time as part of the Engagement team. As you can imagine, it is hard to engage folks on something you have not done yourself, so the first order of business was four weeks of intensive German tutoring with Christina…<\/p>\n
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What was especially fun for me during my classes with my instructor is that we were able to take the 244 words and expressions I know, play with them, and create all new sentences.<\/strong> Christina helped me see the grammatical and word structure of German, which allowed me to easily create even more things to say and say them right. Having a native speaker correct your pronunciation on the spot is a wonder.<\/p>\n Apart from key vocabulary and expressions, I also learned some grammar. We practiced the verbs \u2018to be\u2019 and \u2018to have\u2019, how to conjugate present tense regular verbs, as well as the difference between the informal and formal you. Now I am even more ready to take what I have learned and begin to construct grammatically correct conversations with native speakers.<\/p>\n I learned some cultural notes that will equip me to better navigate my experience with native speakers. Did you know that Germans are very particular about the way you address someone \u2013 in formal settings they pay extra close attention to titles. If someone is a doctor, you must call them \u2018Herr Doktor\u2019 or \u2018Frau Doktor\u2019 in a formal setting. Good to know, I would hate to embarrass myself in a professional setting! Once you begin to get to know someone, you can ask them to use the informal \u2018you\u2019. In fact, the verb \u2018duzen\u2019 means to use the informal \u2018you\u2019 (du) and \u2018siezen\u2019 means to use the formal \u2018you\u2019 (Sie).<\/p>\n In a short amount of time my confidence in German has grown immensely. Grammatically, culturally, and lexically. I even feel like I sound <\/em>German, and no, I do not sound angry… I am happy as a clam. ?<\/p>\n The great thing about Transparent Connect courses<\/a> is the flexibility. Meet with your instructor every day or once a week, whatever works best for your schedule. Trust that you will be in good hands as they help you to achieve any linguistic goal you may have!<\/p>\n If you\u2019re putting in the time to learn a language, explore how blended learning with a live tutor<\/a> can help you make the most of it and why vocabulary acquisition is so essential<\/a> to the process. I challenge you to get to 1000 learned vocabulary words before me!<\/p>\n Works Cited<\/p>\n [1] U.S. Department of Education. Evaluation of Evidence-Based Principles in Online Learning<\/em>. https:\/\/www2.ed.gov\/rschstat\/eval\/tech\/evidence-based-practices\/finalreport.pdf<\/a> (2001)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Hi there! Introductions first: my name is Bridgette Claery and I just joined Transparent Language full time as part of the Engagement team. As you can imagine, it is hard to engage folks on something you have not done yourself, so the first order of business was four weeks of intensive German tutoring with Christina…<\/p>\nResults – Grammar<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Results – Culture<\/strong><\/h3>\n
What I learned (other than a boatload of German)<\/strong><\/h3>\n