Transparent LanguageHow 150 freelance linguists help us train tens of thousands of language professionalsThe right team, the right training, and the right tech allows us to produce custom lessons at a scale and efficiency previously impossible.Feb 26, 2019Feb 26, 2019
Transparent LanguageHistory has taught us the value of foreign languages. Have we learned our lesson?From the Cold War era to the 2014 Ebola outbreak, we need not look back too far to realize the scale of America’s language gap — and why…Nov 19, 2018Nov 19, 2018
Transparent LanguageLanguage learning is the educational imperative of our generationIn response to America’s language deficit, a bipartisan Congressional report has called for the country to “to value language education as…Aug 13, 2018Aug 13, 2018
Transparent LanguageWhy do we still teach foreign languages as a separate subject?Languages aren’t used in isolation, so why do we teach them in isolation?Feb 5, 2018Feb 5, 2018
Transparent LanguageSorry STEM, Google just made the case for more foreign language educationScience, technology, engineering, and math are not the only (or even the most) valuable 21st century skills. Even Google says so.Jan 1, 20181Jan 1, 20181
Transparent LanguageCan foreign languages keep us safe? Medically speaking, yes.When you think about your safety, do you think about your health?Oct 12, 2017Oct 12, 2017
Transparent LanguageThe Secret to Learning Languages (Or Anything, Really): Consistency is KingAn object in motion stays in motion. That’s no secret, it’s called momentum. But how do you build momentum in your language studies?Aug 10, 2017Aug 10, 2017
Transparent LanguageStop telling people to “learn a language”They absolutely should, but let’s encourage them a bit differently. After all, as we language lovers know, wording matters.Jun 14, 2017Jun 14, 2017
Transparent LanguageCan borrowing words from other languages unlock new thoughts and feelings?By Sean Fitzsimons — linguistics graduate, writer and researcher.Mar 23, 20172Mar 23, 20172
Transparent LanguageCan we bridge the digital language divide?Technology and access to information are making the world a better place for many, but what good is that information if you can’t read it?Nov 3, 20161Nov 3, 20161