Voice Maker / Voice Generator

 

Voicemaker

To practice using the Voicemaker application, an AI-generated image of two girls having a conversation was created first. Then, Voicemaker was used to generate their voices. Finally, the entire project was presented in a PowerPoint slide.

PowerPoint

Voicemaker is a text-to-speech (TTS) application that uses artificial intelligence to generate natural-sounding voices in multiple languages and accents. Its main purpose is to facilitate the creation of high-quality audio from written text, allowing users to customize the speed, tone, and emotion of the generated voice.

Voicemaker can be a useful tool in education, especially in English teaching. Some ways to use it include:

• Creating audio for listening practice at different speeds and accents.
• Generating narrations for stories or dialogues in preschool or primary classes.
• Providing auditory support for students with reading difficulties or special needs.
• Preparing educational materials in audio format to reinforce grammar and pronunciation concepts.
• Automating instructions or messages for online activities.

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strengths:

Realistic voices with customization options.

Support for multiple languages and accents.

Easy to use, with no advanced technical knowledge required.

Allows downloading audio for offline use.

• Weaknesses:

Some advanced features require a paid subscription.

Pronunciation is not always perfect, especially with proper names or technical terms.

Some voices, while natural, may still sound slightly robotic in certain intonations.

I would recommend Voicemaker, especially for teachers looking for a practical way to generate audio for their classes. Its ease of use, variety of voices, and customization options make it a versatile tool for teaching English. However, to achieve the best results, it is important to review and adjust the pronunciation of the input text.