Where to Find the Language Setting
The language option is available in Advanced Rules for each assignment.
You’ll see this section when:
Building a new assignment
Reviewing and editing an existing assignment
"CoGrader will use the selected language for grammar checks and feedback".
This means:
Grammar suggestions align with the selected language
AI-generated feedback follows the selected language conventions
Spelling, punctuation, and usage checks reflect the language.
How to Select the Language When Building an Assignment
If you're setting up a new assignment:
Create or import your assignment.
Scroll to Advanced Rules.
Click the pencil icon (edit) if needed.
Locate the Language dropdown.
Select your preferred option (e.g., English (US)).
Click Apply.
Save your assignment.
This ensures all grading and feedback use your selected language from the start.
If you teach multiple preps, building this into your setup routine saves you from having to revisit the settings later.
How to Change the Language After You’ve Started Grading
Missed it the first time? You’re not alone. When you’re moving fast between classes, it’s easy to skip a setting.
You can still update it:
Open the assignment.
Go to Advanced Rules.
Click the edit (pencil) icon.
Change the Language selection.
Click Apply.
Save your changes.
From that point forward, feedback and grammar checks will reflect the new language setting.
If you’ve already generated feedback and want to adjust it, you can use the Chat Option to revise it. Here’s how:
How to Use the Chat Option to Modify Feedback
When Should You Change the Language?.
Here are common classroom scenarios:
1. Teaching a World Language Class
If students are writing in Spanish or French, set the language to match so grammar corrections align with that language’s structure.
2. Supporting Multilingual Learners
If students are writing in English but you want feedback phrased in another language for accessibility, adjust accordingly.
3. Ensuring U.S. English Conventions
For most U.S. classrooms, select English (US) to match district standards and testing expectations.
4. International or Dual-Enrollment Contexts
If your students are submitting work in a non-U.S. standard, aligning grammar checks avoids unnecessary flagging.