Speech Recognition is the process of translating spoken words into text words on the computer.  Through a speech recognition program / application, the computer is able to process words you say and turn them into text on the screen 'just as if you had typed them on the keyboard'!  

Speech recognition may not be as simple as purely typing words on the keyboard, but it can be MUCH faster, more efficient and produce accurate work at a remarkably increased productivity rate compared to typing.  This is true even for fast typists.  

Take a look at our
Speech Recognition Curriculum and Online Training Checklist 
with online exercises for training.

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Most people fall into the 'average' category of typing.  That means between 20 - 50 wpm. If you have good speech and are an average typist, you have the potential of improving your text entry rate to 5 times your current speed if you use speech input (after training and practice, and with the best hardware / software system) 

(wpm = words per minute)

See a video of speech recognition in action on the Global Change web site.

This SR site is a resource for up to date information about speech recognition and the practical uses and information required for average school, home and business users.