Text to speech software is a powerful tool for proofreading documents. Microsoft Word from 2019 onwards has a “read aloud” button under the review tab (earlier versions can also read text – see Microsoft online guides for details). There are also standalone programmes that do this.
Having your work read back to you really helps pick out the grammatical and spelling mistakes, especially when spell checking to the completely wrong word.
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In this episode, we feature Philip Long, a successful individual with dyslexia who overcame significant challenges. Written off at school and work, Philip’s perseverance led him to earn a master’s degree and become a business advisor. He now shares his story to help others navigate their dyslexia journey. Philip founded the “Success with Dyslexia” community, offering a safe space for parents, children, and adults to find support, advice, and resources. This episode highlights his inspiring journey from struggling in school to empowering others through coaching, community support, and embracing dyslexic strengths.
Maybe this should be with audiobooks, but I feel podcasts
