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Microsoft Translator allows parents and educators to communicate in-person or virtually in their preferred languages. This feature can be used as a supplement to Teams or as a go-to voice calling service. 

Below are instructions on how to set up and join a translated parent-educator conference from a computer or mobile device. This feature will work the same for both parties regardless of the type of device they use!

Tip: To communicate with parents in their native language about how to use Microsoft Translator for a parent-educator conference, we have pre-written letters in 67 languages that educators can send to parents and guardians. These letters explain exactly how to install and use Microsoft Translator.

Instructions for educators

  1. Go to the Microsoft Translator website, and select the tab titled Start conversation

  2. Sign in. Enter "Your name" and "Your language" then select Enter.

  3. Depending on your setup, you might be asked to test your microphone to make sure things are working.

  4. The session will begin. You’ll be shown a Join code that looks like ABCDE and a QR code. Share that code with the parent.

  • Speak or type in your own language; the conversation will be translated into the preferred language of the other party.

  • Follow these tips if you experience audio issues.

  1. Download the free Microsoft Translator app from your device's app store, then open the Translator app. 

  2. Select the Conversation icon (the icon that depicts two people talking). 

  3. Under "Start conversation," select Start.

  4. Enter "Your name" and "Your language," and select Enter.

  5. Copy the Conversation code (Join code) and select Enter. Share that code with the parent.

  6. The conversation session will open:

    • Speak or type in your own language; the conversation will be translated into the preferred language of the other party.

    • Follow these tips if having audio issues. 

Instructions for parents

  1. Go to the Microsoft Translator website, and select the tab titled Join conversation.

  2. The educator will give you a code to enter into the "Join code" field. 

  3. Enter "Your Name" and "Your Language" then select Enter.

  4. The conversation session will open:

    • Speak or type in your own language; the conversation will be translated into the preferred language of the other party.

    • Follow these tips if you experience audio issues. 
       
       

  1. Download the free Microsoft Translator app from your device's app store, then open the Translator app. 

  2. Select the Conversation icon (the icon that depicts two people talking).

  3. Under "Join conversation," enter the 5-letter Conversation code (Join code) shared with you by the educator, and select Join.

    • If you receive a QR code, use the Camera icon to scan the image.

  4. Enter "Your Name" and "Your Language," and select Enter.

  5. The conversation session will open:

    • Speak or type in your own language; the conversation will be translated into the preferred language of the other party.

    • Follow these tips if having audio issues. 

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