Text to speech tools allow you to listen to written text as an alternative to reading.
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
- Dyslexia and learning difficulties
- Short-sightedness
- Concentration difficulties
- Low literacy/reading levels
- Eye strain or migraine problems from concentrating on computer screens
- To allow multitasking
We have identified the freely downloadable Natural Voice Reader, which is designed especially for web use, as suitabke for use on this site.
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.