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'''<span style="font-size:200%">How to add an audio MP3 file to the text of a lesson?</span>'''
<div class="pg_page_title">How to add a sound file in a lesson</div>
==HOW DOES THE AUDIO PLAYER LOOK LIKE?==
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When writing a lesson to learn a language, it is cool, for example, to be able to add, next to a word, a small MP3 player to hear the pronunciation of that word.
==How does the sound player look like?==
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:
Better an example than a long explanation:
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<player>alligator-english.mp3</player>
<player>alligator-english.mp3</player>


== HOW TO INSERT AN AUDIO FILE INTO YOUR LESSON ==
==How to create your own sound file==  
=== UPLOAD THE FILE (Edit Source Page)===
Once your audio file is created, you can add it on your wiki page.


PLease note that it is not yet possible to add a file with the '''Edit''' tab (Visual Editor).
#Just go to https://vocaroo.com/
#'''Record your voice''' by clicking the red button
#Click '''Save and Share'''
#Click the '''Dowload button''' to save the MP3 file on your device


You have to edit your page with the Wiki code editor (button ACTION > Edit source).


#Click on the '''EDIT > Edit source''' button.
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The format for your audio files MUST be '''.MP3'''.
 
 
To create your own MP3 file, the simpliest is to use your smartphone. Create a voice memo thanks to your favorite application. Then, send it to yourself attached to an e-mail.
 
 
If you are using a Iphone, you need to convert the file to a readable format. Here is how to:
 
===Convert Iphone voice memos ONLINE (m4a to mp3)===
 
You can use this free online converter:
 
 
http://online-audio-converter.com/
 
 
===Convert Iphone voice memos to MP3 in Itune (m4a to mp3)===
 
Check this tutorial:
 
 
<youtube>Kg_L9EKBqqQ</youtube>
 
-->
 
==How to insert a sound file in your lesson==
 
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).
<hr>
[[File:wiki_actions_button.jpg]]
<hr>
*'''2.''' Click the small green button:
 
<hr>
[[File:msupload-button.jpg]]
<hr>


[[File:help-audio-files-edit-source-tab.png|thumb|none]]
*'''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.


#Click the button (small green arrow)
<hr>
[[File:wiki_actions_select_files.jpg]]
<hr>


[[File:help-audio-files-upload-button.png|thumb|none]]
*'''4.''' Click the '''Upload this file''' link and wait for the file(s) to upload


*Select the file from your computer
<hr>
*Click the '''Upload this file''' link
[[File:msupload-upload-file.jpg]]
<hr>


===ADD THE CODE IN THE PAGE (Edit Source Page)===


If the name of your file is '''test.mp3''', you have to use the following code:
*'''5.''' Click the '''Insert Link''' link


<pre><nowiki><player>test.mp3</player></nowiki></pre>
<hr>
[[File:msupload-insert-link.jpg]]
<hr>


'''IMPORTANT:''' Paste this code after editing your page with the '''ACTION > EDIT CODE button'''


==TIP: HOW TO CREATE YOU OWN AUDIO FILE ==
*'''6.''' The Player code for your file will be inserted automatically into the page


The format for your audio files MUST be '''.MP3'''.
<hr>
[[File:msupload-inserted.jpg]]
<hr>


To create your own MP3 file, the simpliest is to use your smartphone. Create a voice memo thanks to your favorite application. Then, send it to yourself attached to an e-mail.


If you are using a Iphone, you need to convert the file to a readable format. Here is how to:
*'''7.''' Cut and Paste the code wherever you want the audio file player to appear in the page (still using the Edit Source editor)


===Convert Iphone voice memos ONLINE (m4a to mp3)===
<hr>
You can use this free online converter:
[[File:msupload-move-code.jpg]]
<hr>


http://online-audio-converter.com/
*'''8.''' Click the '''Save Changes''' button at the bottom of the page to save your whole page.


===Convert Iphone voice memos to MP3 in Itune (m4a to mp3)===
Check this tutorial:


<youtube>Kg_L9EKBqqQ</youtube>
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)

Latest revision as of 01:20, 30 January 2022

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:

Alligator.png

Alligator



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).

Wiki actions button.jpg


  • 2. Click the small green button:

Msupload-button.jpg


  • 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.

Wiki actions select files.jpg


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

Msupload-upload-file.jpg



  • 5. Click the Insert Link link

Msupload-insert-link.jpg



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

Msupload-inserted.jpg



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

Msupload-move-code.jpg


  • 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)