01
Native speakers, not generalists
Every recording is made by an opera singer whose mother tongue is the language of the score. Not a pronunciation app, not a language teacher — a professional who has prepared and sung this repertoire.
About
A practical tool built by a singer who has done the work.
DictionAid grew out of a professional frustration: when preparing a role in a foreign language, there is rarely a resource that is both native-quality and immediately usable. A recording of the text — spoken slowly, clearly, by someone who has sung the role — is the missing link in most singers' preparation.
02
Structured for preparation under pressure
The catalog follows the score: role by role, aria by aria. Whether you have three weeks before an audition or three months before a premiere, the recordings are built to match your timeline.
03
Curated coaching when you need more
Beyond recordings, DictionAid connects singers and coaches with native-speaking specialists for live diction work. The network is curated for quality and fit, not built for volume.
Solen Mainguené · Soprano · Oper Leipzig
The founder
Solen Mainguené
Solen Mainguené is a French soprano, currently a soloist at Oper Leipzig. Born in southern France, she has spent her career navigating the specific challenge of singing in multiple languages — and coaching other singers through that same preparation.
DictionAid began with a simple question she kept returning to: why is there no reliable, native-quality spoken resource for the standard operatic repertoire? She decided to build one — and make it available to any singer preparing the same material.
The project has since grown into a catalog of French, German, Italian, and Russian recordings, alongside a curated network of coaches who share the same standard of specificity and care.
Questions
Frequently asked
What languages are available?French, German, and Italian are the primary catalog languages. Russian recordings are also available. The catalog grows with new repertoire.
What is in each recording?Each recording covers the full text of the role, aria, or song at diction speed — slow, articulate, and precisely phrased. Arias are available individually; complete role bundles cover the entire singing text of a part.
Who are the recordings suitable for?Professional singers, students, coaches, and répétiteurs preparing roles, auditions, or productions in a foreign language. Particularly useful during early text memorization and diction work.
How does coaching work?Send an inquiry through the contact page. Describe the role, language, deadline, and what kind of support you need. DictionAid coordinates the match and handles scheduling. Sessions are conducted online.