I came across an interesting question on Quora recently. The asker wondered which was more important: speaking a language correctly and properly or successfully communicating an idea at the expense of eloquence.
Master the alphabet with Typing Tutor and Spelling Inspector, which are now available as Practice Activities for languages with alphabet courses.
In 2011, things got a little brighter for the Jacksonville Public Library system in sunny Jacksonville, Florida: they subscribed to Transparent Language Online, providing their customers free language-learning resources in more than 80 languages.
Every year, we add a few new languages to Transparent Language Online. This year, we’re very excited to add Hmong (and English for Hmong speakers) to the list!
A few weeks ago, our Senior Executive Lorie Roule participated in the Joint National Committee for Languages and the National Council for Languages and International Studies (JNCL-NCLIS)-sponsored annual Language Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill.
Educators’ confidence in digital tools is increasing, but legitimate concerns remain. Not all ed tech is designed or implemented equally, so how can language teachers find the right tools to meet their needs—and the needs of their students?
If you’re teaching French to K-5, you have to be particularly careful with language learning apps.
We care about every language, not just those with commercial value. That’s why we donate our technology to the non-profit 7000 Languages. They worked with endangered language advocates Indigenous communities to help them leverage technology to preserve their languages.
Learners can explore more than 140 languages in Transparent Language Online
But the most learned language is... English! That's why English is our largest collection.
And that includes support for young learners. ESL students in grades 3-5 can improve their English with the Elementary Conversations in English Course.
Feel like you need more hours in the day or a few extra hands to get everything done? We can’t give you more time, but we can free up your hands!