Reading

The Faculty of Languages and Translation Online Resources Project aims to provide useful links for English Language Teachers and Learners. Please see the reading skills table belowWe welcome all suggestions. For any enquiries or suggestions, please email Dr. Munassir Alhamami (mhamame@kku.edu.sa).


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Name

Link

About

Contributors

1

Goodreads

https://www.goodreads.com/

A premier platform to monitor, rate books, and engage with fellow readers.

Mohammed Mahmudul Haque

2

Read Theory

https://www.readtheory.org/

A comprehensive online tool offering reading activities across all levels, designed to bolster reading proficiency in an interactive, educational environment suitable for school and home.

Mohammed Mahmudul Haque

3

English Online

https://www.english-online.at/

Engage with detailed articles suited for intermediate learners. Each article concludes with unfamiliar words accompanied by concise definitions. Topics span from Travel to Politics, ensuring a varied reading experience.

Mohammed Mahmudul Haque

4

American Stories for English Learners

https://www.manythings.org/voa/stories/

Learners Delve into the written and auditory world of 57 short stories by renowned American authors such as O. Henry and Mark Twain. These stories, modified for English learners, are best suited for those with an intermediate grasp of the language. The accompanying audio is articulated slowly and clearly for comprehension.

Mohammed Mahmudul Haque

5

ESL Fast

https://www.eslfast.com/

A curated website providing reading resources tailored for varied proficiency levels.

Mohammed Mahmudul Haque

6

The Learning Network

https://www.nytimes.com/section/learning

A segment of The New York Times tailored for those still mastering English. Articles are in American English, fostering interaction and learning. It also promotes engagement via comment sections designed for language learners.

Mohammed Mahmudul Haque

7

GCF Learnfree

https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/topics/reading/#

A versatile platform for vocabulary expansion, reading practice, and grammar revision.

Mohammed Mahmudul Haque

8

Easy reading

https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/study-break/reading-zone

A specialized segment of the British Council, catering to teens and adults. It offers articles across three proficiency levels, followed by comprehension and grammar exercises, all available for download.

Mohammed Mahmudul Haque

9

Teaching Kids News

https://teachingkidsnews.com/

A platform providing contemporary articles that are pertinent and captivating. Each article is supplemented with writing/discussion prompts, grammar highlights, and reading insights.

Mohammed Mahmudul Haque
10 Starfall Reading Practice https://www.starfall.com/h/ Designed primarily for budding readers, its main objective is to instill a passion for reading and writing, preparing young minds for academic challenges. Mohammed Mahmudul Haque
11 BrainPOP Reading Skills https://www.brainpop.com/english/studyandreadingskills/readingskills/ A tool aiding students in effectively reading and comprehending stories. Mohammed Mahmudul Haque
12 Free Reading https://free-reading.net/index.php?title=FreeReading:About An open-source reading program emphasizing early literacy development. Mohammed Mahmudul Haque
13 English Language Centre Study Zone https://continuingstudies.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone A comprehensive resource offering five levels of lessons focusing on reading comprehension and composition, enriched with grammar tutorials. Mohammed Mahmudul Haque
14 Reading Rockets https://www.readingrockets.org/ A prominent media literacy initiative elucidating the reading journey of young children, highlighting challenges and offering solutions. Mohammed Mahmudul Haque
15 Reading Eggs: Learning to Read for Kids  https://readingeggs.com/ A dynamic platform that makes the reading journey captivating for children through interactive games and activities. Mohammed Mahmudul Haque
16 ReadWorks https://www.readworks.org/ A provider of superior content, tools, and resources to enhance reading comprehension. Mohammed Mahmudul Haque
17 British Council: Reading https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/skills/reading

A dedicated space to hone reading skills, structured as per the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR). It encompasses diverse texts and exercises tailored to the learner's proficiency.

Mohammed Mahmudul Haque
18 epic! https://www.getepic.com/educators A repository offering a plethora of high-caliber books, cherished by children up to grade 6. Mohammed Mahmudul Haque
19 TOEFL iBT Reading Section https://www.ets.org/toefl/test-takers/ibt/about/content/reading.html

A segment evaluating the ability to read and interpret academic materials. It comprises two passages, each followed by 10 questions, aimed at assessing comprehension in an academic context.

Mohammed Mahmudul Haque
20 British Council: Free Online IELTS Reading Practice Tests https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/take-ielts/prepare/free-ielts-practice-tests/reading Prepare for the IELTS Academic or General Reading test with these comprehensive materials, structured to be completed within an hour. Mohammed Mahmudul Haque
21

Seminole State College of Florida

ESOL Reading Comprehension Practice Tests

https://www.seminolestate.edu/els/pett/reading-tests A platform offering reading comprehension exercises for all levels, fostering language proficiency and comprehensive understanding. Mohammed Mahmudul Haque
22 Agenda Web Reading Comprehension https://agendaweb.org/reading-exercises.html A versatile platform that offers reading comprehension exercises for all proficiency levels. Users can explore a range of interactive reading exercises, fables, short stories, and English e-books tailored to enhance comprehension skills. Mohammed Mahmudul Haque

 


Last Reviewed: 9/28/2023

Contributor: Dr. Munassir Alhamami

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