Reading isn't how everyone learns best — and on a busy shift, it isn't always practical. Listen Mode reads course content aloud, so your team can train hands-free in the language they're most comfortable with.
It's built for accessibility. Trainees who are still building reading confidence, learning in a second language, or moving between tasks can listen instead of read — and complete the exact same training. Listen Mode uses your device's built-in text-to-speech and supports up to 60 languages.
How to Turn On Listen Mode
Listen Mode lives in the Opus Training mobile app. Open any course and switch the "Listen Mode" toggle on — Opus reads the content aloud in your selected language automatically.
You can toggle it in two places:
From the course detail screen, before you start.
From the header while inside a course.
💡 Once a Trainee turns Listen Mode on, Opus remembers the preference and keeps it on for future courses.
What Listen Mode Reads
When Listen Mode is on, Opus reads aloud:
Message prompts
Quiz questions
Response options (where applicable)
Good to know:
Available voices depend on your device — Listen Mode is limited to the languages supported by iOS and Android's built-in accessibility features.
It works on text-based training only. Opus skips GIFs and emojis, and videos play automatically.
💡 Listen Mode pairs well with subtitles for fully accessible training. See How to Manage Video Subtitles.
FAQ
How many languages does Listen Mode support?
Around 60 today, and the list grows as devices add new language support.
Why don't I see "Listen Mode" as an option?
The controls only appear if your selected language is supported. To see the full list, go to "Settings" → "Languages" → "Available languages."
What happens with media like GIFs, emojis, or videos?
Listen Mode reads text-based training only. Opus skips GIFs and emojis; videos play automatically for the Trainee.