Rhinospike , A platform to share audio recordings by native speakers Platform to share audio recordings by native speakers
Autonomous learningAudio recording
Description: A tool to have native speakers of the target language read a text aloud for you. You submit a text file that you want native speakers to read, and receive back an audio file. Free with registration.
Evaluation: Rhinospike is a valuable tool for learners who want to improve their pronunciation skills. It is a fantastic linguistic project by volunteers who have formed a genuine community. While it may take a while to get a user to read aloud a specific passage, users can access thousands of existing recordings. Basic IT skills required.
Cost: Free with registration
Type Of Interaction:
Group/pair work - outsiders,
Individual work,
Skills:
Listening,
Pronunciation,
Content:
Website/other users supply,
You supply,
Usability and tech notes ▼
Time efficiency 
Time needed to learn how to use a tool and its time-saving potential: Medium/low, users might have to wait sometime for recordings.
Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to: Interface in 11 languages, native recordings currently available in 71 languages
Respect for privacy What data does the tool collect and why? What security measures are there? GDPR compliant? : Medium. Azabua, which operates Rhinospike, requires various types of information when signing up, such as email addresses or native languages. However, users can explore this platform without having an account. Rhinospike also collects cookies such as device data. It uses the collected information for product and service provision, billing, identification and authentication, service improvement, contact, and research. It also shares aggregated and/or anonymous information with third parties for different purposes, among which marketing. Rhinospike does not state compliance with the GDPR. See more here.
Saving work for future use Can work be saved for future use?: Yes, recordings get saved and shared on the platform.
Any other relevant information:
- Installation required?: No
- Compatibility/ Operating System: All operating systems