The Reading Support features help students expand their
vocabulary and improve reading comprehension.
Dictionary
There are three types of dictionary available in
Read&Write GOLD to provide definitions and alternative words
for a selected word, they are: Basic, Advanced and Online
dictionaries. A definition and sample sentence are provided to
help the user to understand the meaning of the word in context
along with alternative suggestions. All of the above can be read
aloud to improve word comprehension.
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"The talking Dictionary is very beneficial
to those students who find fluent reading difficult. Listening
helps them select a wider and more appropriate variety of
vocabulary. They now have more confidence to try new words in their
written work."
Penny Dowling, The King's School
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Picture Dictionary
If there is a word you are unsure of, you can click on
the Picture Dictionary to see a picture of that word. A
written definition can also be displayed if required.
Speech Maker
Read&Write GOLD can convert any digital text into an audio
file, such as an MP3 file, using high-quality voices. The audible
text can be saved directly to your media player and listened to
wherever and whenever needed.
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"Because ReadWrite GOLD is able to convert
text, whether web pages or MS Word documents to audio files, this
allows me to listen to text being read back to me via my MP3 player
when I am driving or travelling on the train, hence allowing me to
maximise my productivity."
David Edwards, Private User
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Pronunciation Tutor
This on-screen tutor helps you visually see how words, including
their syllables, are pronounced. The Pronunciation Tutor can be
particularly helpful to English Language Learners as it helps in
the development of more accurate speech.
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"Most students use the software to assist
with the practical elements of an assignment, particularly
assisting with improving the speed of reading, writing fluently and
proof reading assignments prior to final submission; banking
vocabulary and the use of the Pronunciation Tutor is very
useful."
Grainne McMullan, Belfast
Metropolitan College
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Translator
You can translate single words, paragraphs, or blocks of text
into multiple languages using the Read&Write GOLD translator.
Any on-screen content including digital textbooks can be translated
and read aloud in the language of your choice - perfect
for language learners!
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"Read&Write GOLD allows my students to hear what
a science word sounds like so they can match what I have been
saying to the written word. This helps all of my students but
especially the English Language
Learners."
Lisa White, Waggener Traditional High
School
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