TaleVoice
Classic stories with audio
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Read classic stories with audio and vocabulary help.
Want to enjoy classic English without stopping for every difficult word? Now every difficult word is explained right below the text — and every character has their own voice.
Finally enjoy classic English literature without constantly reaching for a dictionary.
MULTI-VOICE NARRATION
Jim Hawkins, Phileas Fogg, Dorothy, John Carter, Holmes, Watson, and unforgettable supporting characters brought to life with distinct voices. Over 65 hours of narrated audio across 34 complete stories and novels. Follow along as the text highlights word-by-word in sync with the audio.
57,000+ VOCABULARY ANNOTATIONS
Archaic words, idioms, Victorian-era expressions, and cultural references — all explained in simple modern English, right below the text as you read. No dictionary needed. Like a graded reader, but with real classic literature. Build English comprehension naturally as you enjoy the story.
NEW CLASSIC ADVENTURE NOVELS
Read and listen to Treasure Island, Around the World in Eighty Days, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, A Princess of Mars, and King Solomon’s Mines. These long-form adventure classics are fully narrated and annotated, so voyages, quests, lost worlds, and strange planets feel clear, immersive, and approachable.
34 CLASSIC NOVELS, ADVENTURES, AND MYSTERIES
• Treasure Island
• Around the World in Eighty Days
• King Solomon's Mines
• The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
• A Princess of Mars
• The Hound of the Baskervilles
• The Sign of the Four
• A Study in Scarlet
• The Valley of Fear
• A Scandal in Bohemia
• Silver Blaze
• The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton
• The Adventure of the Beryl Coronet
• The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle
• The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans
• The Adventure of the Copper Beeches
• The Adventure of the Dancing Men
• The Adventure of the Devil’s Foot
• The Adventure of the Empty House
• The Adventure of the Norwood Builder
• The Adventure of the Priory School
• The Adventure of the Second Stain
• The Adventure of the Six Napoleons
• The Adventure of the Solitary Cyclist
• The Adventure of the Speckled Band
• The Adventure of the Three Garridebs
• The Boscombe Valley Mystery
• The Final Problem
• The Five Orange Pips
• The Musgrave Ritual
• The Naval Treaty
• The Problem of Thor Bridge
• The Red-Headed League
• The Reigate Squires
HOW IT WORKS
• Choose a classic story or novel
• Read with short vocabulary explanations below difficult words
• Listen to narrated audio with synced text highlighting
• Buy each story once and keep access forever
PERFECT FOR
• English learners who want real literature with help
• Readers who enjoy classic mysteries and adventure novels
• Learners building vocabulary through context
• Anyone who likes reading while listening
No subscription. No ads. Buy once, read forever.
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Information
- Seller
- Yong Li
- Size
- 40.9 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- The Problem of Thor Bridge $0.99
- Treasure Island $2.99
- A Study in Scarlet $2.99
- The Adventure of the Speckled $0.99
- Around the World in Eighty Day $2.99
- King Solomon's Mines $2.99
- The Valley of Fear $2.99
- The Adventure of the Six Napol $0.99
- A Princess of Mars $2.99
- The Adventure of the Second St $0.99
- Copyright
- © Yong Li
