Speechify

Liz Laverty, BSN, RN

Text to Speech Reader

Steps

Connect Accounts

Text to Speech Reader

Speechify was created by Cliff Weitzman, who struggles with dyslexia. After discovering his love for audiobooks, he created this program to help other students have the ability to participate and learn. This program has helped me throughout the course of grad school, and I wish it was around when I was in high school. Hopefully this can help you and your students too!

Steps

Connect Accounts

You have the ability to upload different file types or simply connect your accounts with Speechify.

The current available connections are: Google Drive, Dropbox, One Drive, & Canvas.

Screenshot of Speechify connected to Google Drive in order to upload saved documents

Import Documents

Once you connect your account, you will be able to see all files that can be imported into Speechify.

The picture above shows my UW Google Drive documents.

Screenshot of what Speechify looks like when it reads your uploaded content, with options for changing voice and speed, pausing, and rewinding or skipping forward at the bottom.

Customize Experience

After importing, it will take you directly to the listening page. The free option has three choices between voices and can go up to 1.5x speed.

The premium version allows you to have celebrities like Snoop Dog read to you and listen up to 4x speed.

Screenshot of My Library tab with weekly reading, "The War on Imagination", as a possible choice.

Pros

Ability to link school accounts where documents live
Listen to long passages while taking notes
Free options available for K-12 students

Screenshot of paywall to access premium services on Speechify, starting at $11.38 a month

Cons

Paid subscription required for mobile app and "Scan & Listen" options
May hinder reading practice

Example

Listen to "The War on Imagination" on Speechify!

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