Evotix Learn (the Evotix training and learning platform) is designed for global, multilingual audiences. All learning content can be translated to ensure learners access materials in their preferred language. After content is created in the default language (English), translations are applied using one of two methods depending on the content type: per-block translations or page-wide translations. Per-block translations are applied to individual content blocks within the Block Editor (the content creation tool used to build Stages and Resources in Learn) and apply to Article Stages, Audio Visual (AV) Stages, PDF Stages, and Resources. Page-wide translations are applied using a language selector in the publication panel and apply to Quiz Stages, SCORM Stages, Missions, Levels, Pathways, and Notifications. The Learn App displays content based on the learner's device language setting. If no translation exists for a given language, the system falls back to the default language. This article explains both translation methods with step-by-step instructions and a translation method reference table.
A guide to translating content within the Learn platform. This video covers how to enable translations, manage different language versions, and maintain consistency across materials.
Prerequisites
- Administrator or Content Administrator access to the Learn Admin Area (the back-end admin interface for Evotix Learn).
- Content must already exist in its default language before translations can be applied.
- To add language options beyond the default, contact your System Administrator. The System Administrator adds languages by following the steps in the Global Languages configuration within the Learn Admin Area.
Overview
Evotix Learn is designed to be used by all audiences, in any country and in any language. All content in the Learn App can be translated to ensure end users view content in their native language.
After creating content in the default language, translations can be applied in one of two ways:
- Per-block translations -- applied to individual blocks within the Block Editor
- Page-wide translations -- applied across the entire page using a language selector in the publication panel
Translation Method Overview
| Translation Method | Applies To |
|---|---|
| Per-block | Article Stages, Audio Visual (AV) Stages, PDF Stages, Resources |
| Page-wide | Quiz Stages, SCORM Stages, Missions, Levels, Pathways, Notifications |
Note on Levels and Pathways: Levels and Pathways are legacy features in Evotix Learn. The recommended method for assigning and managing training is to link a Mission (a collection of Stages grouped by topic that represents a single training course) to a course record in the Assure People module via Training Needs Analysis (TNA). This enables due dates, recurrence, and compliance tracking to be managed centrally in Assure. If Levels or Pathways exist in your platform, the page-wide translation method applies to them, but translation effort should focus on Missions and Stages.
The Block Editor
The Block Editor (the content creation tool used to build Stages and Resources in Evotix Learn) is a versatile authoring tool that enables administrators to integrate various elements -- such as paragraphs, images, headings, videos, and columns -- into Stages and Resources. Each piece of content is added as an individual block, allowing easy customisation and rearrangement to achieve the desired layout. This modular approach enables administrators to design engaging and informative learning materials without requiring advanced technical skills.
Per-block translations are applied at the individual block level within the Block Editor.
Method 1: Per-Block Translations
Applies to: Article Stages, Audio Visual (AV) Stages, PDF Stages, Resources
Per-block translations are applied to the individual blocks that make up the content of a Stage or Resource, using the language button in each block's toolbar.
The default language of all blocks is English. Clicking the language button in a block displays a list of all available languages. Selecting a language saves the existing content as the English version and clears the block so the administrator can enter the translated content. Each translation is saved within the block and the block maintains a version of its content for each language added.
Steps: How to Add a Per-Block Translation
- Open the Stage (an individual piece of learning content within a Mission) or Resource (a non-scored reference material available to learners) in the Learn Admin Area.
- Locate the block to translate within the Block Editor.
- Click the language button in the block's toolbar.
- Select the target language from the list.
- The block saves existing content as the English version and clears the field.
- Enter the translated content for the selected language into the block.
- Repeat steps 2 to 6 for each additional block that requires translation.
- Click Update (or Publish) in the top-right corner to save changes.
Example: To translate content into Japanese, locate each block, select Japanese from the language button, then paste or type the Japanese-language text into the cleared block. Update the title block and any other blocks as needed. Click Update to save.
Method 2: Page-Wide Translations
Applies to: Quiz Stages, SCORM Stages, Missions, Levels, Pathways, Notifications
For content types that do not use the Block Editor, translations are applied across the whole page using the Language section in the publication panel at the top-right corner of the admin page. This is a single language selector that applies to all fields on the page simultaneously.
Selecting a language from the dropdown causes the page to refresh. All fields display their current default-language content greyed out, over which the administrator enters the translated text.
Steps: How to Add a Page-Wide Translation
- Open the content item (for example, a Quiz Stage or Mission) in the Learn Admin Area.
- Locate the Language section in the publication panel at the top-right of the page. The language defaults to English.
- Select the target language from the dropdown.
- The page refreshes and shows all fields with existing content greyed out.
- Enter translated content into each field over the greyed-out default text.
- Click Update (or Publish) to save the translations.
Example -- translating a Quiz Stage: Open the relevant Quiz Stage and navigate to the Publish panel on the right side of the page. Locate the language option (defaulted to English), select the target language, and enter the translated text into the greyed-out text fields. Click Update when complete.
How the Learn App Applies Translations to Learners
The Learn App attempts to present content in the same language as the learner's device system language setting. For example, if a learner's phone is set to French, the app attempts to display content in French.
If a translation is not available for the learner's device language, the app displays the content in the default language instead. For this reason, the default language version of every content item should always be complete and accurate, as it serves as the fallback for all unsupported or untranslated languages.
All structural text in the app -- such as button labels and navigation text -- supports translations into 18 languages. If the learner's device language is not among these 18, structural text is displayed in English.
Important Notes
- The default language is English. All blocks default to English until a translation is added. Always ensure the default language version is complete and accurate, as it acts as the fallback for all unsupported languages.
- Language availability is controlled by System Administrators. If a required language is not visible in the language button dropdown, contact your System Administrator to enable the language via Global Languages configuration.
- Per-block and page-wide translation methods are distinct. The correct method is determined by content type. For example, Quiz Stages only support page-wide translation -- the per-block option is not available for that content type.
- Save all changes. Always click Update or Publish after entering translations to ensure changes are saved.
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Cause | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| Translation option is not available | Translations are not enabled for the content or platform | Contact the system administrator to enable translation functionality for Learn content |
| Translated content does not display correctly | Formatting issues or unsupported characters | Review formatting settings and ensure character encoding supports the target language |
| Users see content in the wrong language | User language preferences not set correctly | Instruct users to update their profile language settings or contact support to adjust defaults |
| Changes to source content not reflected in translations | Manual update required; no automatic synchronization | Review and manually update each translated version when source content changes |
| Media or images missing in translated version | Media not linked correctly in translation | Re-upload or re-link media files to the translated content version |
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AI Metadata
- Product Area: Evotix Learn -- Content Creation, Translations, Localisation
- User Role: Learn Administrator, Content Administrator, System Administrator
- Tags: Translations, Learn, multilingual, per-block translation, page-wide translation, language, Article Stage, AV Stage, PDF Stage, Quiz Stage, SCORM Stage, Mission, Pathway, Level, Resources, Notifications, Block Editor, default language, Global Languages, device language, language fallback
- Version/Region: All versions of Evotix Learn; globally applicable
- Important Synonyms: Per-block translation = block-level translation = individual block translation; Page-wide translation = whole-page translation = page-level translation; Default language = base language; Global Languages = language settings; Stage = learning object, content item; Block = content block, Block Editor block; AV Stage = Audio Visual Stage; Learn Admin Area = admin back-end = Learn admin interface; Update = Publish = save changes
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- Relevant Modules: Evotix Learn (Content and Resource Creation, all Stage types, Missions, Levels, Pathways, Notifications)
- Cross-Module Implications: This article is scoped entirely within Evotix Learn. No Assure configuration is required. Language configuration (adding new languages) is managed by the System Administrator in the Learn Global Languages settings. The learner's device language setting determines which translation is displayed in the Learn App. When a Mission is assigned via the Assure People module, the language the learner sees is determined by their device language -- not by the Assure assignment itself. Administrators must ensure translated content has been published in Learn for every language their learner population requires.