What are Language Settings?
Whether you teach World Languages, English as a Foreign Language (EFL), or simply use a different language on your browser than the one you teach in - If you need to use Formative in a different language - We have great news for you!
Teachers and Students can now set the language explicitly in the app from the settings page. This will override the browser language while using Formative!
Please note: Language settings apply only to the website native fields, i.e. to website buttons and menus. Language settings do not act as a translator and will not change the language of input entered by a user - text entered by the user will need to be translated using either Formative's built-in Student Translator tool (available to Balanced Assessment Suite licenses only) or using tools external to Formative such as Google Translate, Browser-based translators, etc.
Teachers - to change the language in Formative
Click on "My Account" from the left side menu and choose "Account Info"
Scroll down to "Languages" and choose your preference from the dropdown list
Language change should reflect immediately, if not - refresh the page and the site will appear in your language of choice
Students - to change the language in Formative:
1. Click on "My Account" from the left side menu and choose "Profile"
2. Scroll down to "Languages" and choose your preference from the dropdown list
3. Language change should reflect immediately, if not - refresh the page and the site will appear in your language of choice
You may also be interested in Formative's Tips for World Languages Teachers, or our Tips for English Language Arts Teachers!