Communication Tools with Non-primary English Speakers
The following free resources are recommended methods of communication you can utilize to engage with the ReR community.
Messaging Clients
Talking Points can make communicating with individuals with limited English proficiency much easier. You can send messages through the website or download the app!
You will need to select your role when signing up, and as a volunteer tutor, you can choose either “Coordinator- Parent Engagement/Family Liaison” or “Other- Tutor.”
WhatsApp is a free cross-platform communication app that allows users to send text, voice messages, and video messages, and share images, documents, user locations, and other content
WhatsApp Tutorial for Apple (IOS) and Android Users
Video-calling Clients
Zoom
Zoom is a free online video-calling platform that allows users to talk to one another in real time over the internet via the app or desktop
Skype
Skype is an online video calling and messaging platform providing users with free instant online video calls with no download required via the app or desktop
How to use Skype Meet Now function tutorial
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is a free online video calling and messaging platform a part of the Microsoft 365 family of products
INTERPRETATION SUPPORT
Through Google Translate, you can translate documents, texts, and websites from one language to another.