There are many reasons why people may prefer to listen to web content rather than to read continous text on their computer screens.

Some of the most common reasons include: 

• When English is not a first language, it is often simpler to understand spoken words than written language 
• Dyslexic and learning difficulties
• Mild visual impairment
• Concentration difficulties
• Low literacy/reading levels
• Eye strain or migraine problems from concentrating on VDUs
• Allows multitasking

We have done some research and have located a free downloadable text to speech tool especially designed for web use. 

Once downloaded this tool can be used on any website, and also doubles up as a text editor which can be used to proof read your documents and emails.

For more information or to download the reader please see the links on the right hand side of this page.

Please let us know if you have found this information and free download helpful.