Acronyms, abbreviations, and slang terms used online.

Whether you want to learn new words, practice reading, or review those grammar rules you forgot over the years, this interactive program is for you.

Find out how you can read and understand text, skim and scan documents and discover other people's reading habits.

SuperSummary provides high-quality, in-depth study guides for a wide range of fiction and non-fiction titles, including a number of contemporary novels (many of which aren't covered by older study guide sites). The guides offer a mix of summary and analysis, featuring critical analysis of major characters, themes, symbols/motifs, important quotations, and essay topics.

 

Adult Literacy: better reading comprehension, how to speed read, and some life changing literature to improve your life. As well as offering some fantastic information, this site shares a few links to some interesting resources.

This site provides free audio books that are in the public domain. (skills: TS, OC, CU, CL)

The Canadian Encyclopedia is a beautiful encyclopedia with a youth section, quotes, "This Day in History", picture galleries, games, quizzes and interactive activities. (skills: RT, 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)

There are eleven (11) units including Family, Health and Safety, Housing, Money and many others. Be sure to create an account to access the course. (You will need an email address and create a simple password.)

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)

Provides searches for other free encyclopedias, millions of newspaper and magazine articles, and regularly updated featured topics. (skills: RT, TS, CL)

This site provides a variety of printable short stories, word games and lots of opportunities for interactivity. (skills: RT, TS, CU, CL)

This site provides worksheets for reading and math, along with answer keys. (skills: RT, N, W, TS, CL)

RhymeZone lets you type in a word to find rhymes, synonyms, definitions and more.

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)