{"id":352,"date":"2019-02-01T06:00:29","date_gmt":"2019-02-01T06:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.als.lib.wi.us\/OPL\/?p=352"},"modified":"2019-06-04T13:16:57","modified_gmt":"2019-06-04T13:16:57","slug":"100-languages-are-at-your-fingertips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.als.lib.wi.us\/OPL\/100-languages-are-at-your-fingertips\/","title":{"rendered":"100+ Languages Are At Your Fingertips!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.5&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0|0px|54px|0px|false|false&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.5&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0|0px|27px|0px|false|false&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.5&#8243; parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.als.lib.wi.us\/OPL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/mobile_apps_facebook.jpg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.5&#8243; url=&#8221;https:\/\/library.transparent.com\/als\/game\/enroll?code=OrfordvillePL&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.5&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.5&#8243; parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_image show_in_lightbox=&#8221;on&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.als.lib.wi.us\/OPL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/TLO-Blog-1.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.5&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image show_in_lightbox=&#8221;on&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.als.lib.wi.us\/OPL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/TLO-Blog-2.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.5&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image show_in_lightbox=&#8221;on&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.als.lib.wi.us\/OPL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/TLO-Blog-3.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.5&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image show_in_lightbox=&#8221;on&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.als.lib.wi.us\/OPL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/TLO-Blog-4.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.5&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image show_in_lightbox=&#8221;on&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.als.lib.wi.us\/OPL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/TLO-Blog-5.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.5&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image show_in_lightbox=&#8221;on&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.als.lib.wi.us\/OPL\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/TLO-Blog-6.png&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.5&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.5&#8243; parallax=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.19.5&#8243;]<h2>Transparent Language Online Now Available FREE at Orfordville Public Library<\/h2>\n<p>Planning a trip to Italy to celebrate your anniversary? Collaborating with your Chinese counterparts in your company\u2019s Beijing branch? Just want to brush up that language you studied for four years in school, but somehow can\u2019t seem to remember at all? We\u2019ve got you covered.<\/p>\n<p>We are excited to announce that we now offer Transparent Language Online free to all library card holders. Whether you\u2019re starting at the very beginning with a new alphabet or you\u2019re an intermediate learner looking to enhance your vocabulary and grammar knowledge, Transparent Language Online can help. Available for learning<strong> <span><a href=\"http:\/\/home.transparent.com\/transparent-language-online-available-languages\">100+ languages<\/a><\/span><\/strong>, plus English as a Second Language (ESL) materials for native speakers of 26+ languages, the program has something for everyone:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Alphabet Courses: <\/strong>Full-length alphabet courses are available for 18+ languages to familiarize you with new writing systems, empowering you to learn one (or more!) of those \u201cintimidating\u201d languages like Mandarin Chinese, Hindi, or Arabic.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Essentials Courses: <\/strong>These courses guide you through 30+ lessons of pure language fundamentals, including meeting and greeting, expressing wants and needs, planning for a trip, dealing with money, asking for help, and beyond.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Supplemental Vocabulary: <\/strong>Hundreds of topically-organized vocabulary lists will teach you thousands of new words and phrases through a completely redesigned suite of fun, interactive activities that build all four core language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. No more drilling paper flashcards!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grammar Reference: <\/strong>An extensive index of grammar materials rounds out the learning experience, providing both written and multimedia explanations of grammar rules and patterns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Worried that you won\u2019t be able to learn on your own? A <strong>customizable Learning Path<\/strong> allows you to choose what <em>you<\/em> want to learn, while an <strong>integrated analytics system<\/strong> tracks your progress, periodically prompting you to review material that you haven\u2019t seen in a while. 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