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Text-to-Speech Tools

The MoneyTime program does not have audio however to support your students’ learning you may wish to use a text-to-speech (TTS) tool. These tools can read on-screen text aloud, helping children who prefer auditory learning or need extra support with reading. A popular TTS tool is Natural Reader which we’ve found works reasonably well alongside MoneyTime.

Natural Reader: Available as a browser extension on Chrome Web Store.

Natural Reader has a free version with essential features and paid upgrade for additional voices and functionality. We suggest using the free version as it works well enough.

See here on how to install Natural Reader to your browser

How To Use It

  1. Highlight text in MoneyTime and the tool will read it aloud.

  2. Adjust settings like reading speed, voice type and playback controls for a personalized experience.

Our Observations with Natural Reader

  1. No account creation is needed.

  2. Users must highlight text for it to be read, as it doesn’t automatically detect webpage text. It reads highlighted content, with a button appearing above the text for playback.

  3. Occasionally, it reads unintended text (like headers) or fails to read anything at all. It does not read quiz answers and may mistakenly reread previous screens. The inability to read quiz answers may be frustrating and could lead to accidental clicking answers when trying to get the answer text to be read aloud. 

Additional Things to Note

  1. Compatibility with MoneyTime: This tool and MoneyTime work best on desktop, laptop and tablet browsers. 

  2. Browser-Specific Limitations: Some features may work better on Chrome than Safari or Firefox. If you experience issues, try switching browsers.

  3. Free vs. Paid Features: While the free version is effective, it may have usage limits or occasional ads.

Important Disclaimer

Natural Reader can be used as a tool to support your students’ learning with MoneyTime. However, we do not officially endorse it, and its performance may vary. Some users experience glitches or compatibility issues, so we encourage you to explore it to see if it meets your students’ needs.

We’ll be pleased to hear about your experience with Natural Reader at support@moneytimekids.com