Make your voice heard!

Hello, there!

I'm not sure whether you are aware of the ongoing English Pronunciation Class right here at our MyEC. Currently, Lesson 3 is in session. However, it's not late at all. You could still join the rest of our club members and learn about the Sounds of English. This is a study about the 44 sounds that form the pronunciation of all the words in the language. This is an essential part of English that one must learn if he is serious about improving his pronunciation. Why don't you drop in on us today and find out the activities that we have in store for you?

On a slightly different note, let's talk about recording your voice! I was told that there a few who want to attend the above said class but don't know how to do the recording. Don't worry! There are many online voice recorders available for free - we are spoilt for choice! The following are four popular voice recorders used by many around the world! These voice recorders will make your pronunciation lessons fun and interesting. Watch the videos and pick one you feel that is easy to use.

This blog was created keeping in mind not only the Pronunciation Class! But, also other interesting happenings at MyEC. I want this blog to be 'Your all in one Audio Recording Guide', especially to the new members. I've come across many 'newbies' who wanted to participate in audio based activities but don't know how to do it. This is where the blog will come in handy! You can always direct such members to this page! Please remember, we were in their shoes once! I personally went through that but learned the 'tricks of the trade' on my own! :-)

1. Audiopal

Link to Audiopal: http://www.audiopal.com

No registration required!

Recording time limit: 1 minute if you use microphone to record online and

a maximum of 7 minutes if you use the upload option.

Steps to follow at Audiopal:

Click - 'Record by Mic' button > Press - 'Record' button > Start speaking > Click - 'Stop' to end recording > Wait until your recording is processed and played automatically > Enter your 'email' address > Click - 'Get it' button > Click - the hyperlink 'Click Here' in the email sent to you > Remove the Tick of the option 'Play on Load' > Click - the tab 'Other' > Click - 'Copy to Clipboard' button to get the HTML Code. Have fun!

Cons: - I don't see any!

Pros.: - You'll find this voice recorder very user-friendly! You don't have to be a computer

savvy to understand the operation; even a child could do it, trust me!

- Text to Speech function! It's an awesome tool that converts the text you typed in into

speech. You have an option of choosing either a male or female native speaker to read

out your text. This will help you to practise the text with correct pronunciation, stress

and intonation before you start recording your voice.

- This is an ideal audio player to leave voice messages on your friend's page or voice

comments on blogs posted by others. Our Asma posted a voice comment on her

friend's wall immediately, to my pleasant surprise, after learning the trick. I admire

your enthusiasm, girl...!

NOTE: You can learn how to extend the 1 minute recording time limit to a maximum of 7 minutes if you follow the steps in my comment posted below on September 3, 2012.

Verdict: Audiopal is a sleek little dynamite! ;-)

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2. Voki

Link to Voki: http://www.voki.com

Free Registration! Recording time limit: 1 minuteSteps to follow at Voki:

Sign up first > Customize your 'Avatar' > Click - 'Record with Microphone' button > Click - 'Record' button > Start speaking > Click - 'Stop' to end recording > Click 'Save' button > Click - 'Done' button > Click - 'Publish' button > Enter - your 'Title' & Click - 'Save' button > Click - 'No, thanks' button > Click - 'Save' button > Click - 'Copy' button to get your HTML Code. Enjoy!

Cons: - Recording time is limited to 1 minute! Neverthless, this too would be useful to send

short voice messages and comments like audiopal.

Pros.: - It also has, like audiopal, the TTS (Text To Speech) tool. Could there be a better

way where you can ask a native speaker of English to show how exactly your

text should be read? - This is my favourite part! Voki, unlike any other audio

recorders, allows your voice to be heard from the mouth of an animated avatar!

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3. audioBoom

Link to audioBoom: https://audioboom.com/

Registration required!

Recording time limit: 10 minutes

Steps to follow at audioBoom:

Sign up first > Click - Red Circle (button) found on the top right-hand corner of the page > Choose Option - either 'Upload' or 'Record' > for Option 'Record' ... Click - the big red round Record Button > Start speaking > Click - the red round 'Record Button' again to end recording > Click - Save Record > Enter - your a Title and Description > Click - 'Publish Audio' button > Click 'go to clip' to see / listen to your recording > Click on the 'Title of your audio file' that you want to share > Click - 'Embed' button > Click - 'Options' > Choose - 'If all else fails' > Copy the HTML Code. > Now you can use the HTML code to post the player with your audio file!

Cons: - Nothing!

Pros.: - A good choice of voice recorder for recording up to 10 minutes! Favoured by many

EC members!..

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4. Vocaroo

Link to Vocaroo: http://vocaroo.com

No registration required!

Recording time limit: *Not fixed

(*Thanks for the info, Rajesh!)

Steps to follow at Audiopal:

Click - 'Click to Record' button > Start speaking > Click - 'Click to Stop' to end recording > Click the text 'Click here to save' > Click - 'Embed' button > Copy the HTML Code.

Cons: - Voice recording will be deleted from their site after a few months. Thus, leaving

only the player here at EC without your voice.

Pros.: - It's quite straightforward to use this recorder!

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Embedding (posting) the above audio players anywhere here at MyEC is always the same:

1. Once you've Copied the HTML Code for embedding, come over here.

2. Click the 'Media' button on the toolbar of the below "Add a Comment" box.

3. Paste the HTML Code and click the 'OK' button. That's it! You've made your voice heard!

Thank you!

Now, record something using the voice recoder that you've selected and embed the audio player in the comment box below to get the ball rolling. Hope I'll see you in the Pronunciation Class!

Don't pass up an opportunity like this. We may not be around when you need us!

~* GS *~

July, 25th. 2012

Learn from my other blog how to use the Text-To-Speech tools.

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Comments

Praveena October 4, 2014 7:52

Hello Gabriel,thank you very much for gave your link.but problem in my device is not supporting flash player.I have trying so many apps..but no use.plz guide me or give any other suggestions.
Gabriel Sowrian September 11, 2014 16:15

Hello, Prual René!

First, thank you very much for dropping on this blog of mine. I think the link to your voice recording is meant for Luzzi's audio task "Let's introduce ourselves" and by mistake you posted it here. By the way, please feel free to ask if you want to know anything about the other sound recording tools that I've suggested in my blog. Cheers!
Prual René September 10, 2014 17:12

http://vocaroo.com/i/s1avInF0YKPr
Gabriel Sowrian June 16, 2014 15:38

Hi Zivar!

Thank you for reading my blog! Now, regarding your question whether it works with a mobile phone. Even though I've never tried it myself, however, I was told by a few friends of mine that they saved their recordings in their mobile phone first and then uploaded it to the voice message recorders suggested in my post. Please try it and let me know whether you could do so. Good luck!
Shining Star May 30, 2013 15:15

I like Vocaroo and i have used it in Audio speaking group !

there is SpeakPipe also . check it out .. Nice blog
Jinkee Desa February 21, 2013 5:23

Thank you, sir Gabriel for sharing us these useful infos. about voice recording sites. It's a way of improving our English speaking skills.
bright - rubies January 22, 2013 17:33

thanks a lot! that is what I really want. I will try it soon to do your challenge ;-) i will not give up :P
Gabriel Sowrian January 22, 2013 17:16

Hi, Bright-Rubies!

Well... if you could save your voice recording (that's done with the help of a mobile recorder) in your computer, there's no problem at all uploading it to AudioPal. Just make sure that your recording is not longer than 7 minutes! :-)

Please refer to my earlier comment here to Sakshi, Selma and Galina on September 3, 2012 if you're not sure how to upload an audio file from PC to AudioPal. Good Luck!

Regards,

~* GS *~
bright - rubies January 22, 2013 16:55

Dear teacher Gabriel, what I wanna ask about is " if I could record my voice by normal mobile recorder and then attach it to my PC, then upload it to Audiopal ... thanks again and excuse me if I used "phone" instead of "mobile" ...
Gabriel Sowrian January 22, 2013 8:41

Hello, Bright-Rubies!

I haven't tried this before. However, I have a strong feeling that it is possible after looking at the first option, Record your message by phone, on AudioPal. Just follow the steps there:

1. Call the international number given.

2. Enter the displayed 'Passcode'. (This code will change every time you wanna make a new call)

Note: I'm not sure about the phone call charges.

Please leave a note here if you could record your message via phone. The information will be useful to our fellow members. Thank you!

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