Authoring eLearning in different languages is easier than you think: How Gomo addresses real challenges instructional designers like you face

More languages, more problems? Not necessarily! When you have the right eLearning authoring tool, creating captivating multi-language learning content and delivering it at scale is easier than you think.

Don’t just take our word for it—we collected real takes from across Reddit to show you just how easy multi-language course creation can be.

Read on to see what L&D professionals like you are struggling with and how Gomo can turn those challenges around.

Challenge 1): Lengthy, expensive translation processes

Without the right tools, instructional designers often struggle with the pricey, time-consuming process of downloading XLIFF files and sending them to a translation agency. Reddit user, TheresaB1103, ran into this issue.

“I need to translate courses I made in both Rise and Storyline into Spanish,” they write on r/instructional design.

“I know I can export XLIFF but I am struggling to find a free translation upload.”

Fellow Redditor, MikeSteinDesign jumps in with: “I'm not sure there's a seamless and effortless way to do this type of thing,” and adds a suggestion to send the text to an affordable translator.

This is a great shout! But instructional designers can make translation even easier. With Gomo, the “seamless effortlessness” these Redditors crave would be theirs for the taking, and multiple different translations can be contained in a single Gomo course.

Gomo itself isn’t free, but instructional designers don’t have to worry about hidden translation fees or lengthy XLIFF uploads. Instead, they can simply and securely integrate their OpenAI account into our platform. Then, they can easily use AI to translate specific parts of their modules—or even entire courses—in a single click. This is much quicker and easier than having text translated from scratch. According to U.S.-based translation agency, Tomedes, it’s also generally cheaper.

Challenge 2) Authoring tools with difficult user interfaces

Every instructional designer needs an authoring tool that helps them do their best work. Clumsy, counterintuitive software slows workflows down and can lead to a lot of frustration, especially when dealing with the intricacies of multi-language delivery.

Redditor, OneMorePersonAsking, was faced with this kind of challenge when trying to turn off duplicated closed captions (CC) in their learning content. This issue can impede learning in more than one way. Subtitles are not only useful for deaf or hearing-impaired learners, but they also empower instructional designers to offer content to speakers of other languages, without needing to translate the video itself. But this only works if the subtitles are clear and easy to follow—duplication can create a busy, confusing learning space.

“In Storyline is there a way to turn off CC in the video player?” OneMorePersonAsking posts.

“I published a Storyline file that has many videos using a video player that displays CC. I also have slides that will display CC. Since I’m using both the video player and the storyline player, the CC shows up twice. Is there a way I can turn off the CC from displaying in the video player?” they explain.

Fellow Redditors, Worldly-Fuel9075 and TaylorPink, jump in to suggest changing the CC variable to “false” in the authoring tool when the slide or video starts and then re-enabling it when the video ends or the user progresses.

This is a clever but time-consuming workaround! A more intuitive interface, however, like Gomo’s platform, would allow OneMorePersonAsking to easily toggle CC on and off during the design process—all without interrupting their workflow to ask for support.

On Gomo, instructional designers can also allow end-users to switch closed captions on or off as required. Empowering them to take control of their learning and create an environment that suits their needs.

Challenge 3) Slow, inefficient workflows and lack of flexibility

Instructional designers need to be able to offer engaging, interactive learning and pivot when times change. Without the right tools, it’s hard for L&D teams to stay on the same page and design compelling learning at pace, especially when they’re juggling multiple languages and need to factor in translation time.

Redditor, Jaxintarus, took to the forum to ask for recommendations, pointing out that their current tool isn't meeting the needs of their team.

“I’m looking for something as intuitive as Articulate Rise but with more customizations and interactions (Rise just feels like it’s getting so repetitive!). I love Storyline but it’s not that rapid for everyone on my team,” they share.

“I’ve tried:

• EdApp (not rapid)
• Elucidat (not as rapid as Rise, but came close)
• Lectora (not rapid)
• iSpring (looks too much like PPT)”

“Hoping to find something with easy translation capabilities as well,” they add as a key requirement.

We understand Jaxintarus’s frustration. With 53% of L&D pros saying their workload has increased since 2023, the last thing anyone wants is to add to the burden with lengthy, time-consuming processes. Compromising quality for speed isn't going to work either. Research shows that interactivity is a crucial part of a learning environment. Learners need interactive, customized content to keep their learning journeys on track. 

Fortunately, fellow Redditor, Ukjcn, knows just the thing.

“Give Gomo a try,” they recommend.

Because our platform is cloud-based, instructional designers and their teams can collaborate quickly and headache-free. No need to install any new software or have lengthy back-and-forths across different versions. L&D pros can easily build multiple languages into a single course, making multi-language course creation and management a breeze. Gomo also offers prebuilt themes that slash design time—without giving learners that dreaded ‘death-by-PowerPoint’ feeling!

Want to see how Gomo can turn your challenges around?

We can help you offer effective, captivating multi-language eLearning, the headache-free way. Book a demo with us below to learn how.