Debbie Sturt, California

Printer-friendly version As a teacher, ESL & Speech, I know the hardships of those who have difficulty reading, whether because of eyesight problems or due to learning the language. Having the ability to listen to works, fiction & non-fiction, not only opens up learning to those with eye conditions, but also increases listening comprehension for language learners as well––and that is the core of learning any language: listening comprehension. The text-to-speech function will benefit thousands and potentially millions.