English Practice Text-to-Speech Tool

A powerful web application that transforms text into natural-sounding speech using OpenAI's TTS API. Perfect for English learners who want to improve their listening and speaking skills through authentic audio practice.

Preview

Why Use This Tool?

This tool is your perfect companion for English practice, offering:

• Natural pronunciation of any text you write
• Multiple voice options for diverse listening experience
• Special dialogue mode for conversation practice
• Easy saving of audio files for repeated practice
• Perfect for self-study and exam preparation (IELTS, TOEFL, etc.)

Key Features

• Dialogue Mode: Convert conversations with different voices for each speaker
• Multiple Voice Options: Choose from six distinct voices (Alloy, Echo, Fable, Onyx, Nova, Shimmer)
• Quality Settings: Select between standard (faster) or HD (higher quality) conversion
• Easy-to-Use Interface: Clean design focused on learning
• Audio Controls: Pause, replay, and adjust playback speed
• Save Function: Download audio files for offline practice

Setup

1. Clone the repository

2. Install system requirements:

• For Windows: Download and install ffmpeg from https://ffmpeg.org/download.html
• For macOS: brew install ffmpeg
• For Linux: sudo apt install ffmpeg

3. Create .env file in root:

OPENAI_API_KEY=your-openai-api-key

4. Install dependencies:

npm install

5. Start server:

npm start

Visit http://localhost:3000 in your browser.

Usage Examples

Single Speaker Practice

Topic: Environmental Protection

Many people believe that individual actions can't make a difference in protecting the environment. Do you agree or disagree?

Well, I strongly disagree with this viewpoint. Individual actions, when combined, can create significant positive impact on our environment...

Dialogue Practice

Interviewer: Can you tell me about your hometown?
Candidate: Yes, I come from a coastal city in the south. It's known for its beautiful beaches and seafood.
Interviewer: What's your favorite thing about living there?
Candidate: I'd say the relaxed lifestyle and the fresh sea breeze...

Learning Tips

1. Shadow Speaking: Listen and repeat to improve pronunciation
2. Conversation Practice: Use dialogue mode for interview preparation
3. Accent Training: Try different voices to practice understanding various accents
4. Exam Preparation: Record model answers for IELTS/TOEFL speaking tasks
5. Vocabulary Practice: Create audio flashcards with example sentences

Requirements

• Node.js
• OpenAI API key with TTS access (Get it from OpenAI Platform)

Dependencies

• Node.js
• Express
• OpenAI API
• dotenv

Note

This tool requires an OpenAI API key. Make sure you have access to the TTS models before setting up.