One of the important features of a multilingual online course is the ability to easily switch between the available languages. This allows participants to navigate the content in the language they are most comfortable with and makes learning easier for those who speak multiple languages.
For example, in your course interface, you might want to include drop-down menus or buttons that allow participants to easily switch between languages. Make sure these buttons are conveniently located and easily accessible, such as in the top navigation bar or footer.
Writing short sentences and using the active voice.
Keeping your sentences short and using the active voice can greatly improve the clarity and conciseness of your writing. Sentences that are too long and cluttered with too many clauses can cause readers to lose the main idea by the time they reach the end of the sentence. Sentences in the active voice also sound more lively and interesting than sentences in the passive voice.
For example, instead of writing “Screen recording must be enabled by the participant before the instructor demonstrates a software feature,” use this sentence “Enable screen recording before demonstrating a software feature.”
Use standard English structure and formal sentences.
Following standard rules of English grammar and syntax helps ensure that your writing is logical and easy to understand. Formal sentences are constructed correctly, avoid slang and idioms, and maintain an objective and academic tone. This style proves to be very important for professional communication, official documents, essays, etc.
Examples include: “Online discussion forums promote collaborative learning by allowing participants to exchange ideas and viewpoints.”
Standard sentence structures describing the function of online discussion forums with formal language and abstract nouns such as ‘understanding’ and ‘perspectives’.
Provide multilingual support
To ensure an optimal learning experience, it is important to provide multilingual support to online course participants. Customer service, frequently asked questions, discussion forums, and help resources are available in the different languages included in the course.
For example, in an IT course, you might provide a support team that can communicate in multiple languages as you add languages. This will make it easier for them to find answers or help in a language they understand well.
