How to Use the Immersive Reader and Language Translator Tools Follow
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How to Use the Immersive Reader and Language Translator Tools
Each Penda activity includes an Immersive Reader tool to enhance the reading experience and support students of all abilities.
How to Access the Immersive Reader and Language Translator Tools:
- Open any Penda activity.
- Click the blue headphones icon
in the bottom-left corner of the screen.
- Click the Play button
in the right side split screen to hear the words read aloud.
Adjust Reading Speed and Voice
- Click on the Voice Settings icon
- Select a male or female
- Adjust the reading speed
Text Preferences - 
- Change text size and font style
- Add color overlays to support students with dyslexia or vision difficulties
Visual Support and Language Translation - 
- Reading Preferences - Line focus highlights sections to reduce distractions
- Translation Available in over 100 languages - Any Penda activity can be translated into a student’s preferred language. Make sure the toggle button is turned on for the whole document.
- Text-to-speech in the selected language - The reader will also read the text aloud in the chosen language.
- Visual Dictionary - Students can click on a word to see a picture representation and translation.
Benefits for Students
- Supports ESE accommodations, ESOL, and ELL students
- Improves fluency with highlighted text during playback
- Provides customizable learning experiences to meet individual needs
Related Features
Cosmos Help & Menu Translation
- Go to Profile Settings → Language → Select your language
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Translates Cosmos help into your language: You can switch the main menu prompts between 6 different languages:
- English
- Español (Spain)
- Español (Mexico)
- Francais
- Tagalog
- Kreyol Ayisyen
- Translates buttons and menus in Penda
- 🚫 This does NOT translate the science lesson content
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Translates Cosmos help into your language: You can switch the main menu prompts between 6 different languages:
- View Using Cosmos - Student Quick Start Guide
- ⚠️ Don't see Cosmos? No worries! That just means your school decided not to turn this feature on. You don't need to ask for help—everything is working just fine!
Pro-Tips for Teachers
By default, Immersive Reader and Language Translator tools are enabled for all students. While they can be powerful aids, there are a few situations where turning them off might be necessary. Follow this link on how to do so: How to Turn Off Immersive Reader and Language Translator Tools
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