Literacy Lumiere

AI-Powered Text To Speech (Audio) Tools

How to Download and Use Popular AI Audio Tools (Free and Paid)

 Speechify (Text-to-Speech Tool)

Free Tool (basic features) with paid premium options for additional voices and features.

Steps to Download and Use

  • Visit www.speechify.com.
  • For desktop - download the Chrome extension from the website.
  • For mobile - search for Speechify on the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android) and install it.
  • Sign Up:  Create an account with an email or Google login.
  • Upload Text or Documents:  Add content by uploading files, pasting text, or connecting to cloud storage like Google Drive.
  • Adjust Settings: Select a voice, set playback speed, and start listening while reading along.
  • Use for Lessons: Have learners follow along with their reading while listening, improving their fluency and comprehension.

    Balabolka (Text-to-Speech Software)

    Free Tool.

Steps to Download and Use

  • Go to www.cross-plus-a.com/balabolka.htm.
  • Download the Software: Click on the download link and follow the instructions to install it on a computer.
  • Add Text Files: Open the software and upload text files (e.g., Word, PDF, plain text). 
  • Customize Audio: Choose a voice, adjust the speed and pitch, and begin playback.
  • Use in Lessons: Convert reading materials into audio, allowing learners to follow along and reinforce their reading skills.

TTSReader.com

Easy-to-use, AI-powered text To Speech online tool that helps students to:
-Improve reading 
-Improve comprehension skills. 

You can type or upload text, files, websites, or books to:
-Listen online.
-Proofread your work.
-Read along with highlighted 
 text.
-Create professional MP3 voice-overs.

How to Use TTSReader.com for Teaching Literacy

Go to TTSReader.com
-Open it on any device with a browser.
-Add Text or Files: Type, paste, or upload files like PDFs or Word documents.

Customize Settings 
-Choose a voice 
-Adjust reading speed
-Pick a language.

Play and Read Along
-Click play to hear the text while following the highlights.

Save Audio
- Download MP3 files for offline practice.


Key Features for Literacy

-Highlights words as they are read aloud, improving word recognition.
-Supports multiple languages for ESL learners.
-Offers customizable voices and speeds for all skill levels.
-Free to use, with no downloads or sign-ups required.

Why Use TTSReader.com?

-TTSReader makes reading fun and accessible for all students. 
-It’s perfect for building fluency, boosting comprehension, and supporting learners with dyslexia or language challenges
-Simple, powerful, and free -it’s a must-have for teachers and students alike.

TTSMaker

TTSMaker is a free text-to-speech platform that converts text into audio with various language and voice options.

 Sign in

To sign in to TTSMaker, follow these steps:

-Visit the TTSMaker website.
-Click the Sign In button at the top right.
-Enter your login credentials (email and password). If you don't have an account, sign up using your email.

Once signed in, use TTSMaker to:

Enter Text: Type or paste your text.
Choose Language & Voice: Pick a preferred language and voice.
Generate Speech: Click to convert the text into speech.
Download Audio: Save the generated audio.

TTSMaker helps improve language skills by converting text into speech. This auditory approach supports pronunciation and comprehension, making it a useful tool for enhancing literacy, reading, and writing abilities. It provides users with valuable listening practice to strengthen their language development.

 

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