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ReadSpeaker
ReadSpeaker
ReadSpeaker works in two primary ways:
Within Canvas
With a browser extension
It includes functions for text-to-speech, highlighting, page masking, mp3 downloads, translation, and more!
What does it cost? All LBCC students and staff have access to ReadSpeaker features.
How to get it: Visit the ReadSpeaker page for more information about to get access.
Natural Reader
Natural Reader
Easy-to-use text-to-speech reader. The basic free version reads text from most file types and has a "floating bar" that reads text on webpages. Beneficial to those with reading difficulties, those who speak English as a second language, those who learn best by listening, and those who need help focusing on what they are reading.
From the NaturalReader Online webpage or the desktop software, copy in text or upload a file and press Play.
What does it cost? Basic versions are free, but there is a premium version of the software for $99.50; for other platforms, NaturalReader offers a Premium subscription for $10/month or $60/year and a Plus subscription for $19/month or $110/year.
For more details, check out NaturalReader's website.
How to get it:
ClaroPDF
ClaroPDF
ClaroPDF is a text-to-speech app that reads text in any PDF document. Beneficial for those with reading difficulties, those who speak English as a second language, and those who learn best by listening.
Simply download the app or software, launch it, and open a PDF document within the program.
What does it cost? The app and software download are free. There is a $10 version of the iOS app that also allows for PDF annotation.
How to get it:
Claro Software Download (compatible with Windows, Mac, Google Chrome, and Microsoft)
Rewordify
Rewordify
Rewordify.com is powerful, free, online software that improves reading and learning. This site helps to simplify difficult English, for faster comprehension, and effectively teach words to build a better vocabulary.
What does it cost? Nothing!
How to get it:
Speechify
Speechify
Text-to-speech program that could benefit those with reading difficulties, those who speak English as a second language, and those who learn best by listening.
What does it cost? The iOS apps and Chrome extension are free.
There is also Speechify Pro for iOS that is $8 per month and allows scanning of a physical document to be read in the program and creation of audio files from the text.
How to get it:
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