Learning Ally Audiobook Solution™
Access and read thousands of audio e-books and textbooks
Built for students with reading deficits, blindness, visual impairments or physical disabilities. One personal login gives your student equitable access to grade-level content — on any device, any time.
80,000+
audio e-books
2.6 M+
Students served
24,000+
Partner schools
154 K+
Educators Served
Features to help students listen to learn
Elementary school · Grades 3–5
- Read books at grade level
- Create and study vocabulary lists
- Develop a love of reading
Middle school · Grades 6–8
- Create bookmarks and notes, then share them with a teacher
- Customize text size and color for readability
- Support comprehension and critical thinking
High school · Grades 9–12
- Look up words with the in-app dictionary
- Share notes for group projects
- Adjust speed for class discussion
“Learning Ally helps struggling readers access information so they can stay on par with their classmates and feel confident in their learning.”
– –Kristie Autrey, Curriculum Director, Mitchell County School District, North Carolina
Accessible audio e-books with highlighted text
Students get the textbooks they are assigned and the fiction they actually want to read. Human-read audio plus word-by-word highlighting turns reading into a multimodal experience — one that builds comprehension, vocabulary and fluency at the same time.
Proven to improve vocabulary knowledge
A random control trial conducted by the McGovern Institute for Brain Research at MIT found that students who listened to Learning Ally audiobooks demonstrated a significant increase in vocabulary knowledge.
Time-saving reporting tools
The Learning Ally Audiobook Solution™ includes access to a robust library of self-serve educator resources plus reporting tools for tracking student reading progress.
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Frequently asked questions
Can students use the Audiobook Solution offline?
Yes. Students can download books to their device and continue listening without an Internet connection. They just need to add books to their bookshelf while online first.
What devices support the Audiobook Solution app?
The app is available on supported iOS, Android, Chromebook, Mac, and Windows devices. Families and schools should check current system requirements before installing to ensure the best experience.
Can the Audiobook Solution integrate with my school’s LTI or SSO provider?
Yes. The Audiobook Solution can be integrated with LTI providers Canvas, Schoology, Safari Montage, and Google Classroom and SSO providers Clever, Classlink, and Google SSO.
How do students add new audiobooks to their bookshelf?
From within the app, students can browse or search for books and add them to their bookshelf. Once added, books are ready to download and read on that device.
Does reading progress sync across devices?
With an Internet connection, reading progress, notes, bookmarks, and vocabulary sync across compatible devices so students can pick up where they left off.
How can educators monitor student reading?
For school accounts, student activity in the app syncs to the educator portal. Teachers can log in to view reading progress and engagement data for their students.