IPad bluetooth keyboard key mapping/customizing

I'm using iPad Air 2, and also using zagg folio bluetooth keyboard.
Since I am a foreigner living in USA, I often have to type two different languages in the same document.
I know I can change language by cmd+space key, but it slows down my typing. Is there any way to map the right cmd key into language key?
I don't really use right cmd key so if possible I want to change that key to language key, or just make it as a shortcut for cmd+space so I can use it to change language when I'm typing.
iPad Air 2, 64GB Wi-Fi, iOS 8.3
using zagg folio bluetooth keyboard

As far as I know, there is no way for users to modify the kind of mappings you are talking about in iOS. It's only possible in the full OS X.

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