The Benefits of Audiobooks Audiobooks are proven to help students with reading disabilities become better readers and learners. They can be a powerful tool to support comprehension, boost confidence, save time on schoolwork and ultimately lead to better outcomes. Join Learning Ally today "I give a lot of credit to Learning Ally for giving me the tools I needed. This year has been one of the most successful." - Catherine M., Student Here's how Learning Ally's audiobooks help Human-narrated Audio Textbooks & Literature Provide a good model of fluency, expression and prosody that exceeds any synthetic voice option available VOICEtext Books Highlights words as students read - reinforcing word identification and decoding skill development Critical Skill Development Supports the growth of background knowledge and vocabulary development so students can continue to build important comprehension skills. Motivation & Engagement Listening to audiobooks allows students to enjoy age-appropriate titles and helps them stay on track with classwork. Your Child Can Read on the Go. Anywhere, anytime Free playback software with membership. Play audiobooks on your computer, tablet, or mobile phone. A Leading Reading Expert Speaks to the Benefits of Audiobooks Founder of the Wilson Reading System® and special educator Barbara Wilson describes how human-narrated audiobooks, combined with intensive reading instruction, leads to positive student outcomes. Audiobooks & Student Progress Become a Better Reader Listening to audiobooks can help bridge the gap between decoding words and assigning meaning. Receiving information both visually and audibly reinforces word recognition, improves fluency, builds vocabulary and supports the development of comprehension skills. Become a More Effective Learner by Listening Audiobooks help students by allowing them to focus on the meaning of what they’re reading rather than decoding words on a page. A dyslexic’s listening comprehension may be stronger than their reading comprehension. By listening to text, students access content that’s above their current reading levels making learning more efficient. Increase Self Esteem and Confidence Audiobooks ease frustration, boost confidence and make reading much more enjoyable by allowing students to independently access text and keep up with peers on both content area reading and pleasure reading. Foster Motivation and a Natural Love of Stories Audiobooks help children learn to enjoy literature and build a diverse knowledge base. They are key to unlocking the magical world of stories so they can experience getting lost in a good book just like their peers. Get Started Put your student on a path to success with audiobooks, plus other tools and resources to help you both begin to learn and thrive. For Educators For Parents For College and Adults