ABC-CLIO Solutions Adds ReadSpeaker's Text-to-speech Technology to its Online Curriculum and Reference Resources

Learners can now listen and highlight all ABC-CLIO Solutions online text resources for better reading comprehension and improved information recall

UPPSALA, Sweden, Oct. 2, 2014 /CNW/ - Public and academic libraries and Schools using the recognized ABC-CLIO Solutions database collections can now offer learners ReadSpeaker's leading web-based text-to-speech service to gain better access to 15 subject-specific online curriculum and reference resources. From American History to World History and Geography, the 4 million learners that use ABC-CLIO Solutions can listen to text on the fly with a simple click & listen from any connected device. The text can also be highlighted while it is read thereby improving word recognition, reading comprehension and learning enhancement.

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"ReadSpeaker's text to speech service takes ABC-CLIO Solutions to the next level of innovation. In adding text to speech to the Solutions, we've enabled learners of all types and levels to engage with complex texts, which is essential in today's learning environments," said Stephanie Dixon, Marketing & Professional Development Manager, ABC-CLIO Solutions. Niclas Bergström, ReadSpeaker Founder and CEO adds, "We are convinced that ABC-CLIO Solutions provide a more complete learning experience by seamlessly integrating text to speech with its vast and rich education content."

About ReadSpeaker (http://www.readspeaker.com)

ReadSpeaker® is the worldwide leader in online text to speech. In 1999, ReadSpeaker pioneered the first-ever speech-enabling solution for websites followed by the first web-based platform for producing digital talking books. Today, the company's text-to-speech and document viewing services are used by thousands of websites/mobile apps and millions of users worldwide every month. ReadSpeaker speech-enables content on the fly in 40+ languages and 100+ voices. The company provides a portfolio of text-to-speech and document viewing solutions for websites, mobile sites, mobile apps, connected devices, digital books, e-learning materials, documents and forms. 

More than 10 000 corporate, media, government, and nonprofit customers around the world use the company's text-to-speech and document viewing solutions.

SOURCE: ReadSpeaker

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