Improve reading and understanding by borrowing a Reader Pen from the Library.
A Reader Pen is a convenient, portable tool to support independent reading and literacy.
Scan text with this state-of-the-art device to have words read out with natural speaking voices.
Reader Pens help adults and children improving their reading, anyone learning English and supports anyone with dyslexia. By passing the Reader Pen over the text you can have text read to you immediately.
You can also record readings and voice memos to help your learning and pronunciation and use the Reader Pen to look up the meaning of words.
Visit our libraries at Ardkeen, Carrickphierish, Tramore, Lismore, Dungarvan or Central Library, Waterford to borrow a Reader Pen for three weeks to help support reading and language use.
• Can be used for English, French and Spanish.
• No WiFi required
• Reads text out aloud.
• Looks up and reads out definitions of words.
• Scans and stores text internally as well as scans to computer (no software required).
• A voice recorder for memos and to develop vocabulary and pronunciation.
• 3GB user space to store text and audio.
• Speaker and earphone jack.
• Rechargeable battery
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