Transparent Language

The best language learning platform is the one your patrons actually use. But they can't use it if they don't know about it.

Which means you've gotta spread the word about Transparent Language Online, and we've gotta help you. Deal. 🤝

First step: getting to know the platform.

Join us for an introduction (or a refresher) of Transparent Language Online for Libraries. We'll take a look at the learning portal including...

✅ setting learning goals & earning streaks

✨ browsing popular courses & creating your own learning path

📎 touring through a lesson & various learning activities

👀 exploring what's new lately (and maybe a sneak peek at what's coming soon?)

See you there! (Or in the recording if you can't make it live, nbd.)

Your library is on the front lines of supporting English language learners in your community. But budgets and bandwidth are tight.

What program can you run that can have maximum impact with minimal resources? An English Conversation Club!

A panel of librarians and volunteers from public libraries big and small is gathering to share their Conversation Club hosting expertise. Join us to get answers to your questions like:

• How do I choose useful topics to discuss? (Or should I be choosing at all?!)
• Can I accommodate learners of all English abilities in a single group
• Should I incorporate any grammar instruction or just let conversation flow freely?
• How do I encourage shy patrons to participate?
• Is it helpful to correct patrons’ mistakes while they’re speaking, or no
• Should I run sessions at the library or virtually? (Or both?)

What's new in Transparent Language Online? Better yet, what's not new? Cause it's only spring and there's already been a loooot of updates in 2025. 👀

Join us to see what's next & what's next, including:

• new ESL materials
• new indigenous languages
• a ridiculously better mobile app
• improved vocab refresh
• and the new localization language you've all been asking for