Learn to Read – The GCF Reading Program
March 31, 2010 
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GCFLearnFree.org is excited to announce the launch of our Reading Program. The Reading Program is designed to help struggling adult readers become more proficient with the most common words in the English language. Built upon the 1,000 most popular words, this Reading Program utilizes original texts that use these words to help the learner become familiar with conversational English. Learners gain exposure to these words through a number of different interactive learning tools that help them learn to read.
The interactive learning tools in the Reading Program are designed in a way that learners can choose how they learn to read. We offer a Letter Explorer, which allows the learner to choose a letter and then see and hear different words that contain that letter. The Word Explorer allows a learner to pick a category of words, such as Transportation, and then see a group of words that fall into that category. When a word is clicked on, learners can choose to watch a video about the word, see a picture or hear it pronounced. If a learner wants to practice reading larger portions of text, the Text Explorer allows them to choose a category and listen as a male or female voice reads the original text to the learner. The Video Explorer allows a learner to pick a category of words and watch videos that define the word. Lastly, we have included an Activities section which will contain game-like word activities. Learners can decide which activity will best help them learn to read English.
GCFLearnFree.org decided to develop the Reading Program because of the large portion of adults who struggle with reading proficiently. There are over 43 million American adults who cannot read and over 50 million adults who cannot read higher than a fifth grade level. Our goal is to help these adults become more confident in their reading abilities.
We will continue to expand upon the Reading Program in 2010. GCFLearnFree.org will be developing more sample texts, more categories to choose from and more interactive learning tools. If you know someone who struggles with reading or would like to see the Reading Program yourself, visit www.gcflearnfree.org/reading/. This is an excellent reading resource and is free of charge. Please help us spread the word about this free Reading Program.
Wow! Congratulations to the staff of GCFLearnFree.org. You have done an amazing job to get this reading program up and running. Thank you for your hard work and best wishes as you continue to expand the program.
This is wonderful! Thank you. However, much of the content does not seem to be there yet for use. Is it ready yet for actual use with students? I look forward to more.
braehenry – thanks for taking the time to look at the program. We wanted to share the program as soon as possible so learners could start using it. Currently it comprises a foundation of 5 different interactive learning tools and 5 categories, which allows learners to explore over 150 words.
Even though the program may not be entirely complete for at least another year – we hope that learners can benefit from using it in its current form.
We do look forward to receiving feedback and hearing how people are using the program.
great
this would be something that i can help me a great deal now and in the future.
It is an unique experience of learning. Hope it will help to all who could not get chance for better studies.
From the bottom of my heart THANK YOU!