This is a great app for improving your reading and vocabulary (currently iPhone/iPad only). Watch the video to see how it works...then download the app below to test your level and then get the first chapter of lots of books for free!
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/how-good-is-your-english-for/id553156246?mt=8
Speed Reading
http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/speed_reading.html
Practise improving you reading speed with this site. Good to help your reading speed for exams.
Readlang
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ntVQ2L5s6FI
This is an ereader designed for language learners. Watch this video which shows how it works.
News in Levels
http://www.newsinlevels.com/
Choose your level and then read recent news stories-you can watch videoclips too.
1000 Words
http://1000words.org.uk/
Read short 1000 word articles by English speakers around the world. They all have an uploaded photo too. Great for reading and vocabulary practice-or write your own!!
English File Text Builder
https://elt.oup.com/student/englishfile/intermediate/g_textbuilder?cc=gb&selLanguage=en
Use this to help build your reading (and writing) skills.
Linxy
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/linxy-real-time-dictionary/id532156018?mt=8
Use this cool dictionary to help you read. Just download the app, use your camera to "photograph" a word and voila! A definition will magically appear on your phone. Cool huh?
Sorry-for iPhone users only :(
Professor Word
http://www.professorword.com/
An excellent tool for improving your reading of English-language websites. First drag the "Professor Word" icon into your "Favourites Bar". Then, open any website you are interested in. Select the "Professor Word" icon in your Favourites Bar.
Then, follow the instructions in the pictures below...
Also available for iPad and iPhone.
Lingro
This is another web-based dictionary to help you with your reading. Click on the link and follow the easy step-by-step instructions.
BBC-Skimming and Scanning Practice Activities
Practice these reading skills with some exercises. First, watch the video. Then, choose your "Entry" level. Then start studying.
Learn English
Useful reading practice online-from levels A1 to B2. The lessons include quizzes and gap-fill exercises to help you improve your skills-as well the chance to post comments to other language students working through the lessons.
Online reading (and listening) practice for students-with quizzes!
General Reading and Vocabulary Practice (all levels)
General Reading and Vocabulary Practice (all levels–Academic English)
Improve your English by reading the newspaper. Good for higher level students to help you widen your vocabulary.
Speed Reading Practice
Improve your reading with this website. There are lots of reading practice exercises-you can read the exercises at different levels and change the reading speed.
(There is also speed listening practice too).
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