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Speak My Talk quick-start guide

A free app that learns one person’s own way of saying words. You say a word, and the app shows it in big letters and says it out loud. Everything stays on the phone.

1. Train words

You, or someone helping you, can train words.

1. On Home, tap Train words.
2. Type your own word or phrase in the box at the top. Any language or script works (for example पानी, ماء). Press Next. Or pick a common word like “water” below it.
3. Press Record. Say the word once, the way you usually say it.
4. Listen. Press Keep if it is good, or Redo.
5. Do this 4 times (“Example 1 of 4” … “4 of 4”).

2. Manage words

1. The word list is in Train, below the common words.
2. + Add examples records more of a word. The play button plays one. The ✕ button removes a bad one.
3. Delete word removes a word (it asks first).

A whole phrase like “I need the toilet” can be one item. This is often the most reliable.

3. Use it

1. Tap Use, then the big Speak button.
2. Say one word you trained. Then stop talking.
3. The word shows in big letters and is said out loud.
4. Several words: turn on Sentence mode. Leave a short pause between words.

4. Fix mistakes

1. Wrong word? Tap the right word below it. The app saves it and gets better.
2. “Not sure”? Say it again, or tap the right word.
3. Sentence mode: tap any word to fix it. Show what I heard shows which parts it heard.

Help on every screen

Tap How to use on any screen. Tap Read aloud to hear the steps.

For helpers and speech therapists

• Record examples in the place and at the speed the person really talks. 4 to 5 good examples per word beats many poor ones.
• Settings: speaking speed, strictness, pause length, stop automatically or tap to finish, backup and restore, delete all data, and the welcome tour.
• Save backup file often and keep it private. It contains voice recordings. Load it on a new phone to move all words.
• Works in any language: it compares sounds, so words can be typed in any language or script.

Prototype – not a medical device. Do not use it for emergencies or medical decisions. No account, no internet, no tracking. Free.