English Learners Help
Here are 15 excellent resources specifically for ESL students to improve their reading skills:
Online Reading Platforms
ESL Bits
This website offers full-text novels that ESL learners can read or listen to, allowing them to practice reading while also improving their listening comprehension.
https://nclibraries.niagaracollege.ca/ESL_Resources/Reading
ESL Lounge
Organized by proficiency level, this site provides about 25 reading comprehension exercises per level. Each exercise includes a short text followed by comprehension questions.
https://teacherblog.ef.com/self-study-resources-for-students
Breaking News English
This resource offers simplified news stories for ESL learners at various levels (0-6), making it suitable for beginners to advanced readers.
https://hagerstowncc.libguides.com/ESOL2/Reading
Easy World of English
Featuring short, easy passages for reading and listening, this site is particularly useful for beginners and intermediate learners.
https://hagerstowncc.libguides.com/ESOL2/Reading
ELC Study Zone
This platform provides short stories that ESL students can both read and listen to, catering to different proficiency levels.
https://hagerstowncc.libguides.com/ESOL2/Reading
Interactive Reading Practice
Read Theory
This site offers personalized reading comprehension practice, adapting to the learner’s level as they progress.
https://hagerstowncc.libguides.com/ESOL2/Reading
National Geographic Learning – Interactive Reading Practice
This resource provides readings followed by interactive comprehension activities, audio recordings, and supplementary grammar and vocabulary practice.
https://nclibraries.niagaracollege.ca/ESL_Resources/Reading
5 Minute English (Reading)
Offering short reading comprehension passages with vocabulary explanations and quizzes, this site is ideal for quick practice sessions.
https://hagerstowncc.libguides.com/ESOL2/Reading
Leveled Reading Resources
Reading A-Z
This award-winning platform offers thousands of leveled readers, lesson plans, worksheets, and assessments specifically designed for English language learners.
https://www.readinga-z.com/ell
Tween Tribune
This site provides news stories at varying Lexile levels, allowing ESL students to find articles suited to their reading ability.
https://hagerstowncc.libguides.com/ESOL2/Reading
Comprehensive ESL Resources with Reading Components
USA Learns
Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, this free website offers contextualized practice activities in various skills, including reading.
https://www.literacymn.org/free-online-reading-listening-resources-for-esl-learners
EnglishClub
This site provides a wide range of activities and materials for ESL learners, including reading practice with audio tracks and interactive quizzes.
https://www.literacymn.org/free-online-reading-listening-resources-for-esl-learners
ESL Fast
With over 3,000 short stories and essays with exercises, this platform offers a vast array of reading materials for ESL learners at different levels.
Specialized Reading Resources
Colorín Colorado
This website offers a practical and accessible guide to reading instruction for English Language Learners, organized around five key components.
https://www.colorincolorado.org/resource-topic/teacher-resources-reading-instruction-ells
Reading Skills for Today’s Adults
This project provides leveled reading selections specifically designed for adult ESL learners, focusing on practical topics such as civics, employment, and health.
https://www.literacymn.org/free-online-reading-listening-resources-for-esl-learners
