ICT SupportWebsite helps users develop reading skills

Website helps users develop reading skills. USAToday. Online June 2006. IBM will give schools, libraries and community centers free access to a new website that allows young children and adults with limited English to practice reading aloud… The website uses newly developed speech-recognition software that "listens" to readers and helps correct errors. … IBM anticipates making it available for free next year to anyone with Web access, a high-speed Internet connection and a microphone headset. …The program primarily is intended for children ages 5 to 7 and adults who are learning to read English.