Review of Text to Speech Systems for Dictation

This will save the next person some time, since most of the programs were unacceptable. I only spent enough time with each one to decide if it would work without being frustrating. The first test was a 100-word sample. They all have free online demos. Please add any other programs you know of. All research…

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When to start using dictation regularly

I am learning the simplified method.  I have written from dictation at times, but am not sure if the idea is that i should do this for every lesson.  So my question is, at what point in learning theory is the self studying student supposed to begin using diction.  I know that the obvious answer…

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Online Dictation

Every so often (far too often) I supplement study with seeing what else is out there. Today’s discovery: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/machine-speed-shorthand/id281584492 Machine Speed Shorthand from TAFE in NSW. 300 episodes of about 5 minutes each. It’s mostly legal matter, from 100wpm up. (by Cricket for everyone)  

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