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For college & adult learners

Accessible audiobooks for college and adult learners with documented print disabilities.

Access college textbooks, professional materials, and lifelong learning titles in an audio format that works with your schedule and devices, with human-read audiobooks designed for learners with print disabilities.

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Tools that make complex reading more manageable

College students and adult learners often juggle dense reading loads, work, and other responsibilities. Learning Ally’s human-read audiobooks and accessible apps make it easier to keep up with textbooks, test prep, and professional reading by listening on computers, smartphones, and other devices.

Human-read audiobooks

Clear narration for college-level textbooks, classic literature, test prep, and professional materials, including many STEM titles.

Page-level navigation and bookmarks

Navigate by page, section, or chapter, and use bookmarks to return to key passages, notes, or study points.

Adjustable listening settings

Control playback speed and other audio settings to match your preferred pace for studying, or revisiting material.

Accessible across devices

Listen on computers, tablets, and smartphones with apps designed to work alongside assistive technology and campus accessibility tools.

Library aligned to higher education

Thousands of college textbooks, test prep materials, and study aids available for download, supporting a wide range of majors and adult learning goals.

Why audiobooks help with college and beyond

Heavy reading loads in higher education and professional programs can be difficult to manage for learners with print disabilities. Our audio e-books let you access assigned chapters and articles on your own schedule, while commuting, studying, or managing work and family, without relying solely on print.

FAQ

Questions college and adult learners ask about audiobooks