Clear Speech

Research shows that active engagement with text encourages pupils to find and correct errors for themselves. This is exactly what is achieved with Clicker's clear British English speech.

Speech in Clicker Writer

By default, each sentence is automatically read as it is completed. This encourages pupils to punctuate their work, and ensure that they review each sentence before starting the next one. This helps pupils take responsibility for their writing, and make corrections as they write.

For those needing more support, each word or letter can be read as it is entered, giving pupils instant feedback. Any combination of the options can be used to give the optimum settings for individual learners.

In addition, pupils can hear any section of their writing by using the speech tool in the toolbar.

Clear highlighting

Words are clearly highlighted as they are spoken, enabling students to follow the words in Clicker Writer as they are read.

Speech in Clicker Grids

Pupils using Clicker Grids to enter whole words may need to check the word they are about to use before they write. A simple right-click (Mac: Ctrl-click) reads the word out to them. This allows pupils to find the right words for themselves, and encourages them to use more adventurous vocabulary, boosting their confidence as they develop their ability to write independently.

Male and female voices

Clicker comes with two very clear voices called Lucy and Graham. Both sound almost human, not like the robotic speech found in some software.

Try voice

Hear the Lucy voice

Hear the Graham voice

Ensure the sound on your computer is working and then click a button to hear for yourself.