Description
PolyRead by Lesson Shuffle helps students succeed with multilingual learning by reading text aloud with synchronized word-by-word highlighting. Optimized for Chromebooks, PolyRead supports English, Spanish, and French with smart language detection, natural voices, and an intuitive, draggable toolbar.
Key Features:
π― Smart Language Detection: Automatically detects English, Spanish, or French text; students can enable or disable languages as needed.
π High-Quality Voices: Natural US English, Spanish, and French voices with adjustable speed and customizable voice selection.
β¨ Word-by-Word Highlighting: Each word is highlighted as itβs read to improve comprehension and focus.
π¨ Intuitive Interface: Draggable, touch-friendly floating toolbar with language toggles and real-time visual feedback.
βοΈ Quick Controls: Play, pause, next, stop, speed slider, and keyboard shortcuts (Space, Right Arrow, Escape).
π Privacy & Performance: Minimal permissions, only activates when clicked, no automatic page loads, and all preferences saved locally.
π Smart Navigation: Reads within the same question or container, perfect for test platforms and learning management systems.
Educational Applications:
Test-taking support for ELL students and learners with reading challenges.
Multilingual practice in English, Spanish, and French.
Accessibility support for dyslexia, visual processing, and IEP/504 accommodations.
Independent learning and confidence-building in reading comprehension.
PolyRead is designed for the classroom, lightweight, ad-free, and Chromebook-friendly. Perfect for online tests, Google Classroom, Formative, Canvas, or study practice in multiple languages.
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Details
| Version | 3.1 |
| Updated | Oct 13, 2025 |
| Size | 620KiB |
| First Seen | Mar 27, 2026 |
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