Textbook PDFs and ePub
Import supported digital chapters and books rather than waiting for a recorded audiobook.
Textbook to audio
Turn assigned reading into a study playlist
Convert reading-heavy chapters, lecture notes and research papers into natural audio, then review them during the time you already spend commuting, walking or training.
Listen to a textbook free → 20 free minutes every day · PDF, ePub, notes & camera scans
Before · this week’s reading
Cognitive Psychology · Chapter 7 62 pages · textbook PDF
After · a real Frateca library
Course reading in your queue School modules, PDFs and articles together
Study on the busPause to recall, then verify diagrams on the page
Try the voice
Preview a study passage
The passage is preloaded for a quick voice check. Replace it with a short section of your own notes whenever you are ready.
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Genuine product screenshots
Before import. After conversion.
These are current Frateca interfaces, not concept art. The exact controls available can vary by platform and app version.
Supported inputs
Bring the course material you already have
Lecture notes and handouts
Paste revision notes or add supported documents to hear them in a consistent voice.
Research papers
Build familiarity with abstracts, introductions and discussions while keeping figures available.
Print-only pages
Use the camera and OCR for material that exists only on paper.
Important limits
Listening supports study; it does not replace every study task
Audio is strongest for prose, review and repeated exposure. Some material still needs eyes, a pen and active retrieval.
- Keep equations, diagrams, maps, code and tables visible while listening.
- Pause after a section and recall the main idea; uninterrupted playback can feel productive without producing learning.
- OCR and extraction can make errors, especially in columns, captions, citations and specialist terminology.
- Use only material you are permitted to access and follow school rules for confidential or licensed course files.
How it works
From source to audio in three careful steps
Add one useful section
Start with a chapter, paper or set of notes rather than converting an entire course at once.
Listen with a purpose
Use a comfortable speed for new material. Pause at headings and explain the idea from memory.
Return to the page
Check diagrams, formulas and anything you could not explain, then replay the difficult section.
Listen to a textbook free → 20 free minutes every day · PDF, ePub, notes & camera scans
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“I use this app to listen to lecture readings and it’s a lifesaver. The voices are really natural which makes it really easy to listen to… I’ve been using a lot of various Text to Speech apps but I found this one the most intuitive. Can’t recommend it enough :)”
Free plan
Enough free listening to test a real study routine
The free plan provides 20 minutes every day. Use it on an assigned section for several days before deciding whether unlimited listening fits your workload.
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Educational guide
Read the textbook guide Build a better listening-study method
The educational textbook guide explains when audio helps, when to keep the page visible, and how to combine listening with recall and notes.
FAQ
Questions about this workflow
Can Frateca read a textbook PDF or ePub?
Frateca supports PDFs and ePub content, along with pasted notes, web links and camera scans. Rights-managed files may restrict import.
Is listening as effective as reading?
It depends on the reader, material and task. Listening can support prose reading and review, while equations, diagrams and close textual analysis often benefit from listening with the page visible.
What speed should I use for studying?
Start near 1× for unfamiliar material and increase gradually only while you can still summarise each section. Faster is not better when comprehension falls.
Is there a student discount?
The public website currently offers the same free, monthly and yearly plans to everyone; it does not advertise a separate student discount.
Turn assigned reading into a study playlist
20 free minutes every day · PDF, ePub, notes & camera scans
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