Read our guide: How to convert text-to-speech with Balabolka. Natural Reader is a free text-to-speech tool that can be used in a couple of ways. The first option is to load documents into its library and have them read aloud from there.
This is a neat way to manage multiple files, and the number of supported file types is impressive, including ebook formats. There's also OCR, which enables you to load up a photo or scan of text, and have it read to you.
The second option takes the form of a floating toolbar. In this mode, you can highlight text in any application and use the toolbar controls to start and customize text-to-speech. This means you can very easily use the feature in your web browser, word processor and a range of other programs. There's also a built-in browser to convert web content to speech more easily.
It accepts plain and rich text files, web pages and Microsoft Word documents as input, and exports the resulting sound in both WAV and MP3 format the two files are saved in the same location, with the same name. The default settings work well for quick tasks, but spend a little time exploring Panopreter Basic's Settings menu and you'll find options to change the language, destination of saved audio files, and set custom interface colors.
The software can even play a piece of music once it's finished reading — a nice touch you won't find in other free text-to-speech software. If you need something more advanced, a premium version of Panopreter is available. This edition offers several additional features including toolbars for Microsoft Word and Internet Explorer, the ability to highlight the section of text currently being read, and extra voices. Developed by the University of Edinburgh, WordTalk is a toolbar add-on for Word that brings customizable text-to-speech to Microsoft Word.
It works with all editions of Word and is accessible via the toolbar or ribbon, depending on which version you're using.
The toolbar itself is certainly not the most attractive you'll ever see, appearing to have been designed by a child. Nor are all of the buttons' functions very clear, but thankfully there's a help file on hand to help. The price varies depending on subscription type and length.
Description: Rosetta Stone is a popular program that has been around for many years. It allows you to learn English on your own schedule and on various devices. The program focuses on building vocabulary with interactive lessons. What makes it great: Rosetta Stone prides itself on speech technology.
State Department. Rosetta Stone allows you to learn through fun activities like reading stories and practicing your accent with advanced technology. Description: Instant Immersion is another program that builds your language skills with interactive exercises. You also get an interactive DVD. What makes it great: The Instant Immersion program uses various methods such as voice technology that compares your accent to a native speaker.
You can have fun by participating in conversations using virtual reality. Description: Innovative Language provides learners podcast video lessons accessible on a variety of devices. There are a ton of optional features like extra lessons, study tools, access to a teacher and more. What makes it great: Innovative Language truly has something for everyone. When you download your lessons onto your Apple or Android device, you can take your lessons and study on the go.
You can also choose from specialty courses such as business, travel and career-specific law enforcement, health, education English. What makes it great: The program builds a foundation a base on basic phrases and grows to advanced language skills, including discussing technology and current events.
Living Language uses audio and visual resources, games and recall memory exercises to help you best remember the information. The program guarantees that you gain confidence in your English speaking skills in 30 days.
What makes it great: This program is good for English learners of all levels. This app lets you work on your beginner and intermediate English conversation skills. It offers many quick sample dialogues that you can expect to hear or have in everyday life. Everything is narrated by native American speakers, and the scripts sound natural and casual. To practice your speaking, you can record your voice as you read the transcripts or sentences, and the app will compare your version to the original.
To help you become more confident in your English, the app also has mini-lessons about idioms, common phrasal verbs and irregular verbs. These are all things that learners can find confusing, so these extra lessons are great additions! Forvo lets you listen to all kinds of words and phrases in over a hundred languages, with a unique twist: all the pronunciations are provided by real native speakers around the world.
You can even upload your own pronunciation of a word in your native language! The pronunciations are rated by other users, so you can figure out which of the audio clips are the most reliable.
Play the audio then repeat it to match the native speaker pronunciation. One of the best parts about Forvo is that you can hear the same English word being spoken by different people.
You can listen to male and female voices or hear the unique accents of English speakers from America, Europe and elsewhere. If you want to get more private English speaking practice, then you might enjoy Cambly. This app connects you with a native English tutor who will be happy to chat with you.
Once you plan a lesson, you can talk directly with your tutor for up to an hour at a scheduled time. Besides private lessons, Cambly also has guided courses that focus on specific English skills, such as business English or academic English. Ok, I get it, these apps are great.
But why should I use apps when there are so many other learning methods out there? Plus, with an element of fun, English apps will help you stay motivated to keep practicing. Many of them will also track your learning progress, which can further boost motivation.
Using mobile apps is a fun and effective way to learn English.
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