This hack is a "toy" for a small child to assist them to learn to read and write. They are asked to write specific words - both textually and also using speech synthesis. What they write is then read out to them. This version is by no means "complete", but it works. It currently allows a child to learn to write the word cat :-)

Where to Get it:

First initial version here:

• http://edit.kamaelia.org/release/Kamaelia%20Speak%20N%20Learn-1.0.0.tar.gz

Installing:

~/incoming/> tar zxvf Kamaelia\ Speak\ N\ Learn-1.0.0.tar.gz

Where's the Source?

• https://kamaelia.svn.sourceforge.net/svnroot/kamaelia/branches/private_MPS_SpeakNLearn/Apps/SpeakNLearn/App/SpeakNLearn.py

Running:

~> SpeakNLearn.py

Dependencies:

• You need to have espeak installed
• You need to have aplay installed
• You need to have pygame installed

Michael, June 2008