A system adapted to enhancing the reading ability of a user with dyslexia and a method for enhancing the reading ability of a user with dyslexia in conjunction with a computer application are disclosed. The system includes a processor means adapted to operate in accordance with the computer application. Also disclosed is the computer application adapted to enhance the reading ability of a user with dyslexia in conjunction with a computer. The application comprises (1) selection means adapted to select a portion of text, (2) speech processing means adapted to enable the portion of text to be spoken to the user, and (3) feedback means enabling the user to thereafter spell at least one word of the portion of text, by inputting at least one letter at a time and checking said input is correct. 
A system adapted to enhancing the reading ability of a user with dyslexia