ClaroRead

What does it do?

Reads text out loud and enables you to change the screen background colour to reduce screen glare.

What can I use it for?

Can be used to help process written information by listening as well as reading on screen, also useful for proofreading. Changing the background colour may make it easier on the eyes to read large volumes of text.

Cost? Installed on all QMUL computers, so free to use on campus! Premium version available to download onto a personal laptop.

Where can I find it? It’s available on all QMUL computers. For further information about purchasing a subscription for your own laptop you can take a look here or watch the video above.

NaturalReader

What does it do?

It reads text on your screen out loud.

What can I use it for?

It is a great tool for proofreading essays and written work as it is always easier to hear if something doesn’t sound quite right or if there is a typo. If you prefer listening to podcasts or audio books you may find using this to read journal articles or other text a much more efficient way of reading.

Cost? Free! Premium subscription available.

Where can I find it? It’s available as a Web App so you can log in to your account from anywhere to use it. For further information on the app you can take a look here.