3 new indigenous North American languages
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by meaghan
1M ago
A big part of the reason learners can choose from 140+ languages: the hard work of 7000 Languages and their community partners! In the last 12 years, the non-profit has worked with indigenous groups to create online courses in 38 indigenous languages. Including the three latest additions: Chinuk Wawa, Comanche, and Hupa. The partners provide the… The post 3 new indigenous North American languages first appeared on Transparent Language Blog ..read more
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10x Platinum
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by meaghan
1M ago
Taylor Swift. The Rolling Stones. Hamilton. And us. All 10x Platinum. We didn’t sell millions of records in 2024. Even better. We won a Modern Library Award with Platinum distinction for ✨the 10th year in a row! ✨ The Modern Library Awards (MLAs) are like the Grammys, but better because the voters are librarians evaluating the products… The post 10x Platinum first appeared on Transparent Language Blog ..read more
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Transparent Language Online Year in Review 2024
Transparent Language
by meaghan
1M ago
130+ languages. 35+ indigenous languages. ASL. Advanced lessons up to CEFR C2. There’s a lot to learn in Transparent Language Online! Last year our priority was to add more content in our most popular languages (think Spanish, French, ASL, Chinese, etc.) 2024 took us in another direction: more ESL, indigenous languages, and less common language… The post Transparent Language Online Year in Review 2024 first appeared on Transparent Language Blog ..read more
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Free language learning at every library in Denmark (for Danes and newcomers!)
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by meaghan
2M ago
Since 2023, every Danish citizen has been able to learn a language for free with their library card. But only if they were comfortable learning a new language using English. Now every Dane—and newcomers to Denmark—can access free language courses taught in their native language. No more language barriers. “Danish for Migrants” course for speakers… The post Free language learning at every library in Denmark (for Danes and newcomers!) first appeared on Transparent Language Blog ..read more
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Live Panel: Supporting English Language Learners at Your Library
Transparent Language
by meaghan
4M ago
Libraries are on the front lines of supporting immigrants and refugees in their communities. That means building literacy of all kinds: digital, financial, and of course English. Easier said than done when you’re up against tight budget, limited resources, and language barriers. So we asked 100 public librarians about their biggest struggle supporting English Language… The post Live Panel: Supporting English Language Learners at Your Library first appeared on Transparent Language Blog ..read more
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Welcoming Ukrainian refugees to the library (and the community!)
Transparent Language
by meaghan
6M ago
But first, coffee. ? That’s the approach one UK library took when supporting dozens of Ukrainian refugees resettling in their community. Libraries are on the front lines of supporting immigrants and refugees. Which in the UK is more than 17% of the population as of 2021. Libraries are responding with a slew of creative literacy… The post Welcoming Ukrainian refugees to the library (and the community!) first appeared on Transparent Language Blog ..read more
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Advocating for More Voices
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by Transparent Language
6M ago
What does it mean to be a language advocate? What are we even advocating for? The best way I’ve heard it put: “more voices.” More voices. That’s what we need to celebrate and increase multilingualism. Our languages are foundational to our identities. When one dies (which happens at a rate of one language every two… The post Advocating for More Voices first appeared on Transparent Language Blog ..read more
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? Compete with language learners around the world
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by meaghan
6M ago
Compete with library patrons all over the world this summer! It’s simple. Log in to Transparent Language Online for Libraries. Pick any (or many) of the 130+ available languages. Learn as much as you can during from July 26 – August 11. The 3 library patrons with the most learning time in that window are… The post ? Compete with language learners around the world first appeared on Transparent Language Blog ..read more
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Close Your Rings, Learn a Language
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by meaghan
7M ago
What are you lookin’ at? Oh, the new learner portal design in Transparent Language Online!? Us too. ? Goodbye cloud background (IYKYK). Hello clean new dashboard. The new look reduces distractions. So learners can focus on what matters most. ⭕ Completing your next lesson. ⭕ Meeting your daily goal. ⭕ Reviewing regularly. It’s like closing the… The post Close Your Rings, Learn a Language first appeared on Transparent Language Blog ..read more
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Florida Library Teaches ASL Classes with Transparent Language Online
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by meaghan
8M ago
You can probably guess the languages our library patrons learn most: English, Spanish, French. But recently… ASL! Since we added American Sign Language to Transparent Language Online for Libraries, it’s ranked in the top 5 most learned languages (of 130 languages!) nearly every month. The 60-hour ASL course covers all the basics: ? fingerspelling ?… The post Florida Library Teaches ASL Classes with Transparent Language Online first appeared on Transparent Language Blog ..read more
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