Hear the passage first. Read with more confidence.
Let students listen to an English reading passage before they read, reread, or answer questions. Read Aloud gives students a fluent model without changing the text, questions, or learning goal.
No credit card. Start with 4 free passages.
Fiction · Grade 2
Zarnok Goes to School
The passage may be right. The first read can still feel hard.
Sometimes students do not need a different passage.
They need to hear it first.
Read Aloud gives students a clear English model before they try the text on their own. It supports pronunciation, rhythm, vocabulary, and fluency without changing the reading task.
- Listen before reading.
- Hear fluent English pronunciation.
- Support students without lowering the goal.
Listen first
Students hear the passage before they read it alone. This makes the passage feel more approachable and gives them a clear model to follow.
Build fluency
Read Aloud supports pace, phrasing, pronunciation, and rhythm. Students hear what fluent English can sound like.
Keep the reading work
The audio supports the student. It does not replace the reading, questions, or comprehension practice.
A simple listen, read, respond routine.
- 1
Choose a passage.
Create a new English passage or open one from the library.
- 2
Press Read Aloud.
Students listen to the passage before or during reading.
- 3
Read and answer.
Students reread the text and complete the comprehension questions.
Built for listening support, not visual tracking.
Read Aloud reads the passage aloud.
It does not add word-by-word highlighting, guided tracking, or visual reading support.
Students hear the text. They still do the reading.
FAQ
Can students listen before answering questions?
Is this useful for English learners?
Does this replace reading practice?
Do the passages still include questions and downloads?
Give students a way into the text.
Let students hear the passage first. Then help them read with more confidence.