16 resources with free audiobooks in English
Audiobooks help you improve your language skills. It's a great way to improve listening skills, learn new words, and familiarize yourself with unknown literary works. Plus, audiobooks are convenient to use -- you can listen on the go or on public transportation when it's crowded and you can't read a paper book. Some are good for you personally, others for your younger brothers, sisters, children or students if you are tutoring.
Loyal Books. Over 7,000 free books on one site. Searchable by genre. Not only in English but also in other languages.
LibriVox. The site features materials from volunteer native speakers who record audiobooks in good quality. There are recordings in English (over 24,000), many in German, French, Spanish, and Chinese. You can also find books in several other languages.
Storynory. In addition to classic literature, you'll find short stories, fairy tales, and interviews in English.
Free Classic AudioBooks.com. A collection of classic literature. There are works by Mark Twain, Jane Austen, O. Henry, and other famous authors.
LearnOutLoud.com. Not only fiction, but also free audiobooks and videos for learning in different areas of science and self-development.
Scribl. A resource where you will find contemporary audiobooks. They are often read by authors. The site can be searched by genre, style, and major themes covered in the book.
Lit2Go. A resource from one of Florida's online learning centers. In addition to audio versions, you can download excerpts from books and combine reading with listening.
Thoughtaudio.com. Classic literature and fiction. In addition to MP3s, you can download lyrics.
Librophile.com. A simple and stylish site for finding audiobooks. Users can leave reviews for literature.
Newfiction.com. Here you'll hear books in spoken American English accompanied by cartoons, images and sound effects.
For Kids
Kiddie Records Weekly. Children's songs and audiobooks from 1940-50 America. There are also colorful illustrations. You can listen to and flip through picture books.
Robert Munsch Site. Audiobooks that read well and emotionally.
Alvie, the Little Brown Burro. The site is dedicated to Alvie the little plush donkey. Here you'll hear stories about him: how the donkey found a home, got his name, celebrates the holidays, and finds friends.
Mightybook.com. Animated books for kids. You can search by age range and different topics.
Speakaboos. Here you will find stories and different educational materials to listen to. There is a separate category of bedtime stories.
World of Tales. Author audio tales and folklore from different regions.
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