Adaptive Reader’s Audio Companions enhance learning by providing multilingual audio support, helping students access and engage with grade-level content in a more dynamic way.
KEY FEATURES:
- Each of our texts is accompanied by high-quality AI audio that sounds like a real person.
- Audio companions can be used with our digital reader or alongside Adaptive Reader paperbacks.
- Audio is available in 30 languages.
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What are Audio Companions?
Audio companions are audio versions of texts that read aloud to students in their home language or English. This feature helps students improve their listening skills, pronunciation, and overall comprehension by hearing the text as they follow along.
Benefits of Audio Companions
Emerging Bilinguals (English Language Learners - ELLs)
- Improved Comprehension: Listening to texts in their home language helps emerging bilinguals grasp new concepts more easily while simultaneously building English listening skills.
- Language Development: Hearing correct pronunciation and natural pacing of English helps students refine their speaking and listening skills, enhancing overall language proficiency.
Students with Learning Differences
- Dyslexia, ADHD, and Other Learning Challenges: Audio companions assist students with reading challenges by allowing them to hear the text, making it easier to follow along and process information without being hindered by decoding difficulties.
How Adaptive Reader’s Audio Companions Work
Adaptive Reader pairs each text with a corresponding audio companion that matches the selected reading level and language.
- Multilingual Audio Options: Students can listen to texts in their home language, English, or both, reinforcing learning through auditory and visual input.
- Speed Control: Students can control the pace at which audio plays, adjusting it to their comfort level.
- Seamless Syncing: Audio companions sync with the text, allowing students to hear passages as they read along, improving fluency and engagement.
- Flexible Access: Available for use with digital and print formats through QR codes, students can access audio companions on any device, supporting both classroom and independent learning.
Using Audio Companions in the Classroom
Adaptive Reader’s audio companions make it easy to enhance literacy instruction and support students with diverse needs.
- Flexible Listening: Students can choose to listen while reading in either digital or print format, making learning accessible anytime, anywhere.
- Individual and Group Use: Use audio companions for independent study, paired reading, or group activities, allowing students to learn at their own pace or collaborate with peers.
- Enhanced Engagement: Audio brings texts to life, capturing students’ attention and making reading a more immersive and enjoyable experience.
Explore our teacher guides for more tips on using audio companions to support student learning.