Transparent Language Online | Los Angeles Public Library

Transparent Language Online provides a fun, effective, and engaging experience for online language learners of all levels—and it’s all free and easy to use with a library card.

Unlimited access to more than 120 languages, including ESL for speakers of over 26 languages, and 12+ Native American languages
Lessons and course materials designed to build listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Pronunciation practices, speech analysis, grammar, writing activities, and vocabulary-building activities
Learn on your own time, at your own pace from anywhere

Transparent Language Online is available in browser or through an app for iOS and Android.

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Getting Started

First time users click “sign up” to create a free account

Browse and select your language and additional options to begin

Screen prompts will walk you through the learning process

If you are a previous RBdigital user that had accessed Transparent Language Online through RBdigital, you will need to perform a password reset in order to gain access to your account and your learning history. This is a one-time password reset and when you come back to the Transparent Language Online login page, you will be able to access Transparent Language Online with your username and new password.

More information about performing a password reset can be found here: https://knowledge.transparent.com/recovering-transparent-language-online-account-previously-accessed-through-rbdigital

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