Text on Twig Science can be translated into multiple languages using our integrated tool ReadSpeaker or by downloading Google Translate.
ReadSpeaker is an integrated tool within Twig Science that allows users to translate student-facing text, such as student lessons, in different languages as either text or audio.
Google Translate is also compatible with Twig Science, which can be used to translate video transcripts or teacher-facing text. This can be done by adding Google Translate as a browser extension.
Click on the headers below to find out how to use each translation tool.
Readspeaker
- Log in to Twig Science.
- Navigate to student facing materials. Highlight any text you wish to translate.
- A small menu will appear, click Translate.
- Select your preferred language.
- The text will now be translated.
- You can also click the play button to hear the translation spoken aloud.
Google Translate
Download Chrome Extension
- Click Google Translate Chrome Extension to open the extension page.
- Click Add to Chrome.
- Review the terms and, if you agree, click Agree.
- The extension will now be added to your browser.
Pinning the Extension
- Click the puzzle piece icon
in your browser toolbar.
- Click the pin icon
next to Google Translate.
Using the Extension
- On Twig Science highlight a section of text.
- Click the pinned extension logo.
- Scroll down to click OPEN IN GOOGLE TRANSLATE.
- Use the arrow to open up language options. Select a language.
- Text will now be translated.
Note
When using Google Translate please note the video audio is not able to be translated, however you can use this tool to translate any video transcripts.