Reading Resources

All levels
Magda's Reading LinksA well researched list of interesting exercises.
Elementary level
Adult Learning Activities California Distance Learning ProjectShort articles on health and social problems (and other topics) with audio and video. Vocabulary and comprehension exercises (The exercises are less interesting than the texts.)
Intermediate level
Encyclopedia Britannica - trusted sources of information on every topic imaginable - from the origins of the universe to current events and everything in between.
Interactive reading exercisesBased on the Voice of America's Special English programs
Quizzes Based On VOA's Special English ProgramsCharles Kelly
BBC Learning English - News EnglishNews stories with vocabulary explanations and comprehension exercises. Also audio and video.
Story Archives from the CNNA wide range of articles from their archives with exercises and audio and video clips. Highly recommended.
Finest Quotes. A huge collection of inspirational quotes, thoughts of greatest minds of history
National Geographic Kids NewsAimed at teenagers, a wide range of topics are covered in relatively simple English.
flesl.netForrest LunnA collection of paired news articles - some with exercises.
The Mystery SpotAccess Excellence MysteriesThe reader takes the role of an investigator and has to solve illustrated science/health mysteries.
Enchanted Learning: Inventors and InventionsShort paragraphs on lots of subjects. Some graphics.
Enchanted learning: ExplorersShort paragraphs with photos, maps, etc.
Easy jokes
Using Jokes and Humor to Learn English Joe's Jokes - Read, Listen, and Learn English. A great way to increase your vocabulary!
Aesop's FablesTexts - no exercises.
Reading from E.L Easton - no exercises.
SOONA Christian easy-English literature program.
OurTimeLines.comCreate a timeline of your own life or of another period.
Simple English News. All kinds of news in simple English

Advanced level
Public Domain Books. Hundreds of books you can free download or open to read.
Yahoo Daily News. Quickly updated news, classified into different categories.
Story-BuildingMichael A. RiccioliActive reading exercises - fun to do.
Urban Legend Reference PagesLots of strange stories: some of them true!

Other sources:
Reading A to Z Reading lessons with lesson plans. (Cool)



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