Part of a series of delightful sites that deal with literacy and numeracy challenges in a fun way. Features music and audio. (skills: RT, W, N, TS, CU, CL)
Teaches reading skills like scanning text for important information, distinguishing between facts and opinions, and summarizing (skills: R, W, TS, CL)
Caters to every level and offers free online courses for special requirements such as business, marketing and computer language. Games available for download or online fun. (skills: RT, OC, TS, CU, CL)
This site has a number of reading, spelling and grammar "games" (which are really exercises). Even though they were designed for English as a Second Language students, they would work equally well for literacy learners. You'll need to sign up for an account (skills: RT, W, CU, CL)
RhymeZone lets you type in a word to find rhymes, synonyms, definitions and more.
NALD provides student stories on a weekly basis for the reading pleasure of all. (skills: RT, W, TS, CL)
site provides worksheets for reading and math, along with answer keys. (skills: RT, N, W, TS, CL)
This site provides a variety of printable short stories, word games and lots of opportunities for interactivity. (skills: RT, TS, CU, CL)
Provides searches for other free encyclopedias, millions of newspaper and magazine articles, and regularly updated featured topics. (skills: RT, TS, CL)
SparkNotes from Barnes & Noble offer free online access to those interested in senior level analysis of major literary works, in addition to guides for a number of other subjects. (skills: RT, TS, CL)
The California Distance Learning Project brings us adult learning activities developed to enhance reading and life skills. The writing is simple and clear, and covers such important information as placing a 911 call. A number of the activities are supported by sound. (skills: RT, W, OC, TS, CL)
Even though it's called KidsSpace at the Toronto Public Library, you can listen to a story, read virtual books (and flip pages) and get homework help (including links to more information). Some activities require a Toronto Public Library card, but much is available directly online. (skills: RT, TS, CU, CL)