Transparent Language

Transparent Language is a free language learning platform available to SMC language students. It features a wide range of activities designed to support and reinforce language learning at all levels.

Transparent Language Login Portal (opens in new window)

Student Account Information

Class Codes

Get Support

FAQ

Student Account Setup Instructions

To create a Transparent Language account, follow these steps:

Visit the Transparent Language login portal (opens in new window) .
Select the Sign Up tab.
Choose a username—ideally, use your SMC Network Username. You can find it using the Username Lookup form.
Enter your first and last name.
Provide your SMC student email address (ending in @student.smc.edu).
Create a unique password with at least 8 characters, including:
1. One lowercase letter
2. One uppercase letter
3. One number
Confirm your password.
Agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Click Create Account.
Enter your Class Code and select Enroll in Classes.
Choose the language for your course.

Note: Transparent Language accounts are available only to SMC students enrolled in Modern Languages courses. Accounts will be deactivated at the end of the semester.

Each instructor is assigned a unique Transparent Language Class Code. You can enter your course's Class Code when creating your Transparent Language account or by visiting the 'Classes' tab later.

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ASL: American Sign Language

professor	class code
Brian Cole	ASLCol
Mark Dana	ASLDan
Benjamin Lewis	ASLLew

Arabic

professor	class code
Sumaya Bezrati	AraBez

Chinese

professor	class code
Guangming Li	ChiLiG
David Wu	ChiWuD
Xiaozhou Wu	ChiWuX
Xiao Yu	ChiYuX

French

professor	class code
Sarah Case	FreCas
Aurélie Chevant-Aksoy	FreChe
Margaret Gardner	FreGar
Dominique Isner-Ball	FreIsn
Magdali Pourabedi	FrePou

German

professor	class code
Alexander Gardner	GerGar
Mahi Lashgari Renselaer	GerLas
Jiro Tanaka	GerTan

Hebrew

professor	class code
Fern Margolis	HebMar
Linda Zwang-Weissman	HebZwa

Italian

professor	class code
Francesca Kemitch	ItaKem
Paola Lorenzi	ItaLor
Alessia Zwang-Weisberg	ItaWei

Japanese

professor	class code
Akiko Comrie	JpnCom
Yuria Hashimoto	JpnHas
Sachi Johnston	JpnJoh
Nina Kato	JpnKat
Yuka Kitazono	JpnKit
Richi Kroupa	JpnKro
Ryoko Nishijima	JpnNis
Yuco Saigusa	JpnSai
Kanzo Takemori	JpnTak
Yuki Taylor	JpnTay
Yukiko Tsuboi	JpnTsu

Korean

professor	class code
Jihyeon Cha	KorCha
Jennifer Lee	KorLee
Jihyun Park	KorPar
Eun Sun Tark	KorTar

Linguistics

professor	class code
Nancy Ballesteros	LinBal
Yuria Hashimoto	LinHas
Jamie Thomas	LinTho

Persian

professor	class code
Banafsheh Pourzangi	PerPou

Russian

professor	class code
Susan Bauckus	RusBau

Spanish

professor	class code
Lourdes Arévalo	SpaAre
Nancy Ballesteros	SpaBal
Candelyn Candelaria	SpaCan
Juliana Espinal	SpaEsp
Francesca Gambini	SpaGam
Nina Kato	SpaKat
Alejandro Lee	SpaLee
April Mizuki	SpaMiz
Mashidu Ndoley	SpaNdo
Toni Trives	SpaTri
Susana Zarate	SpaZar

Support

The Language Lab Support Desk provides technical assistance and support for Transparent Language and other lab resources.

Students can contact a Lab Support team member via email, phone, or by scheduling an appointment. To receive faster assistance, use your official '@student.smc.edu' or '@smc.edu' email account when emailing a team member.

Language Lab Support Desk

FAQ

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When can I start using Transparent Language?

Is there a cost to use Transparent Language?

How do I access Transparent Language?

How do I enroll in my course in Transparent Language?

Can I use Transparent Language if my instructor isn’t assigning it?

Can I use Transparent Language if I’m not currently enrolled in a language course?

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How do I save my progress?

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I am getting a "This email is invalid" error message when trying to create an account.

I don’t know my Class Code. What should I do?

I don’t know my SMC Network Username. What should I do?

My device isn’t working. What should I do?

For issues with personal devices, contact the device manufacturer first. The Language Lab Support Desk does not diagnose or repair personal hardware or software. However, you may use a workstation at the Modern Languages Lab in Drescher Hall, Room 220.

Before troubleshooting, save your work. Try the following steps:

Restart your computer or mobile device.
Close unnecessary apps or background programs.
Clear your browser’s cache and cookies (note: this may sign you out of websites).
Try a different browser, computer, or mobile device.
Check your internet connection or switch to another network.
Install any available updates for your browser, device, or apps.

If the issue continues, contact the Language Lab Support Desk or Student IT Help(opens in new window) (opens in new window) for further assistance.

Transparent Language