The Torus app is an innovative and comprehensive platform created to support immigrants and refugees in their journey to integrate seamlessly into the fabric of United States culture.

As the first mobile app developed by immigrants and refugees for immigrants and refugees in the state of Oregon, Torus embodies the spirit of community, inclusion, and empowerment.

Key Features:

Upcoming Events: Discover a variety of opportunities, including locations offering English classes, vibrant cultural festivals, interactive volunteer workshops, and much more

Video content: Created by Torus volunteers, staff, and learners

Linguistically Responsive Teaching and Learning Tools: Offers quizzes, grammar correction feature, and AI-powered chat bot to support diverse learning needs.

Translation Support: Includes translation feature in the messaging feature for six commonly spoken languages in Oregon: Dari, Russian, Ukrainian, Mandarin, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

Messaging Feature: Enables seamless communication between learners, teachers, and Torus staff, including the ability to send audio messages and images.

Volunteer Resources: Provides lesson templates, resources, and ways for volunteers to sign up and get involved.

Torus Curriculum: Provides lesson templates, modules, and resources for virtual and in-person teaching.

User Profiles: Allows users to create profiles, write bios, change profile pictures, select their English level, and choose their gender.

Torus is here to empower English learners and volunteers, offering a rich set of features to support learning, communication, and community building.

Join us in creating a more inclusive and supportive learning environment!