We recommend the following websites for free resources to help  students improve their literacy and English skills on their own or as extra practice with their tutors.

For reading (ABL) students:

Reading program for students and teachers with a digital lesson library and progress tracking: commonlit.org

Content, curriculum, and tools to power teaching and learning at all reading levels: readworks.org 

Authentic and interesting content from trusted news sources in a variety of reading levels and subjects: newsela.com  

Career pathways platform that assesses literacy, numeracy, workplace skills, and interests to recommend jobs and resources: https://workforceatlas.org/

For English (ESL) students:

Ventures student arcade – games and practice for the skills you learn in each level: https://www.cambridge.org/us/esl/venturesadulted/venturesarcade/

World news written in three levels from beginning to intermediate, including videos: http://www.newsinlevels.com/

News articles with vocabulary, audio, discussion questions, and worksheets: https://eslnewsstories.com/

Listening activities for ESL students at various levels: http://www.esl-lab.com/

Conversation starters, listening, and vocabulary for ESL students: http://www.dailyesl.com/

Improve your American pronunciation: https://soundsamerican.net/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-MSYk9R94F3TMuKAnQ7dDg

Help with pronunciation, spelling, and reading English: http://www.soundsofenglish.org/

English grammar, pronunciation (minimal pairs), reading, and a picture dictionary: http://easyworldofenglish.com/ 

Online picture dictionary with audio: http://www.languageguide.org/english/ 

Quizzes, tests, exercises and puzzles to help you learn English: http://a4esl.org/

Audio and video stories in English to help you learn new vocabulary: http://learningenglish.voanews.com/

Reading, listening, and vocabulary activities in 7 levels using news stories: http://breakingnewsenglish.com/ 

TOEFL prep and tips: https://www.notefull.com/

101 ways to learn English – a list of advice: http://www.ecenglish.com/en/101-ways-to-learn-english 

English reading comprehension, vocabulary, and more: http://www.5minuteenglish.com/ 

Learning website that teaches English speaking, listening, vocabulary, pronunciation, reading, writing, grammar, and citizenship:  https://www.usalearns.org/ 

ESL video lessons, PowerPoints, worksheets, grammar, and vocabulary by student type and level:  https://en.islcollective.com/ 

Practice speaking, improve your grammar, build your vocabulary, practice listening, and more: https://eslgold.com/ 

Find out the meanings of common sayings (idioms): http://www.idiomsite.com/

For all students  (ABL & ESL):

Readtheory offers free personalized reading comprehension exercises for all levels of reading and ESL students: readtheory.org

Printable English worksheets suitable for ESL, GED, or adult literacy students, with  a large variety of subjects including reading and grammar: englishforeveryone.org

A list of the most common English prefixes and suffixes: http://teacher.scholastic.com/reading/bestpractices/vocabulary/pdf/prefixes_suffixes.pdf

American stories written at a lower level, created by the Library of Congress: https://www.americaslibrary.gov/index.html

Wikipedia free encyclopedia articles written in simple English: https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page

Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and writing help: https://www.grammarly.com/

Vocabulary building games for ESL or reading students: freerice.com

Study English and take grammar quizzes online: http://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/

Entertaining videos and engaging web activities in reading, writing, vocabulary, and more: http://www.tv411.org/

Interactive tutorials for daily life, reading activities including stories to listen to and read along, and picture dictionaries:
http://www.gcflearnfree.org/

Learning Express library has adult literacy, ESL, test prep, driver’s test practice, book finders and more:
http://www.learningexpresshub.com/

Learn to manage your money, understand credit and loans, and protect your personal information: https://www.consumer.gov/

Resources to help you reach your life goals, including reading, job skills, citizenship, and more: https://learner.lincs.ed.gov/

Health education videos and tools using animated graphics to explain a body part or organ, and how diseases and conditions affect them: https://medlineplus.gov/anatomyvideos.html

Official Arkansas driver’s license practice tests, with audio, and also available in Spanish: https://www.dps.arkansas.gov/law-enforcement/arkansas-state-police/services-programs/driver-examination/official-arkansas-driver-license-practice-test/