Are you tired of reading physical books, e-books, or articles on your computer or mobile device? Have you ever felt guilty about wasting so much time staring at a screen instead of doing other things? Do you struggle to read in loud or crowded environments, or to concentrate on reading for long periods of time?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, it might be time to revolutionize your reading by converting text to audio and listening on-the-go!
Thanks to modern technology, there are now many free and paid services and tools that can convert almost any type of text into spoken words, using realistic and natural-sounding voices, that can be streamed or downloaded on your smartphone, tablet, smart speaker, or other devices.
Some of the benefits of listening to audio books, podcasts, news, or other content include improving your listening, vocabulary, pronunciation, comprehension, and memory skills, multitasking while working, commuting, exercising, or relaxing, discovering new authors, genres, or topics, and being entertained or informed anytime, anywhere.
To get started with text-to-speech, you can search for online platforms, apps, or desktop software that support your language, text format, and device type, and that offer customizable options such as voice speed, volume, pitch, and language, as well as input features like copy-pasting, uploading, or importing text files or web pages.
There are also specialized tools for students, educators, professionals, or people with disabilities, that can highlight or summarize text, synchronize the audio and text, add notes or bookmarks, or translate text into different languages.
Of course, not all text-to-speech services are created equal, so you may need to experiment and compare different options to find the one that suits your needs, preferences, and budget. You should also pay attention to the quality, accuracy, and naturalness of the voice, as well as the privacy and security of your data, since some services may collect or share your personal information or recordings.
Regardless of which text-to-speech solution you choose, don’t forget to enjoy the journey, and make the most of your newfound freedom to listen and learn on-the-go!