Help/How-to-add-audio-files

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How to add a sound file in a lesson

How does the sound player look like?[edit | edit source]

When writing a lesson to learn a language, it is cool, for example, to be able to add, next to a word, a small sound player to hear the pronunciation of that word.

Better an example than a long explanation:

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How to create your own sound file[edit | edit source]

  1. Just go to https://vocaroo.com/
  2. Record your voice by clicking the red button
  3. Click Save and Share
  4. Click the Dowload button to save the MP3 file on your device


How to insert a sound file in your lesson[edit | edit source]

Follow the steps below:

  • 1. Once on your lesson's page, click on the button ACTIONS > Edit Source at the top right corner of the page (like on the picture below).

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  • 2. Click the small green button:

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  • 3. Select one (or several) sound file(s) from your computer. Possible extensions: .mp3 / .ogg / .wav. To select several files, use CTR + click (on Windows). Click the "OPEN" button.

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  • 4. Click the Upload this file link and wait for the file(s) to upload

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  • 5. Click the Insert Link link

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  • 6. The Player code for your file will be inserted automatically into the page

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  • 7. Cut and Paste the code wherever you want the audio file player to appear in the page (still using the Edit Source editor)

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  • 8. Click the Save Changes button at the bottom of the page to save your whole page.


PLease note:

  • It is not yet possible to add a file directely with the ACTIONS > Edit button (Visual Editor), you have to use the Code Editor (ACTIONS > Edit Source).
  • You can add several sound files at once. Just select several files from your computer: use CTR + click (on Windows) (See step 3 above)

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