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Natural Reader: Text-to-Speech for Accessibility

Accessible text-to-speech tool supporting dyslexic learners and improving reading fluency for all.

ASR
Australian School Resources
2 May 2025 · K-12 · General

Supporting Diverse Learners

Natural Reader converts digital text into natural-sounding speech, helping dyslexic students, ESL learners, and those with processing difficulties access content independently. Also supports literacy development for all students.

Practical Classroom Application

Use Natural Reader to read aloud student worksheets, exam papers, or online resources. Students can follow along, improving comprehension without stigma. Builds confidence in struggling readers.
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Natural Reader

Text-to-speech software supporting accessible learning and literacy development.

Free (limited)Accessibility

Normalising Accessibility

Pro tip: Have all students use Natural Reader occasionally so it becomes normalised. Reduces perception that it's only for 'struggling' readers.

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