Choose Your Reading Journey
The Bookiverse Reading Program is built on a powerful, research-backed principle: learners need different types of reading for different goals. To become a truly proficient reader, you need a strong foundation in phonics, broad exposure to language (Extensive Reading), and focused, deep comprehension practice (Intensive Reading). That's why we offer three distinct, CEFR-aligned programs. Choose the path that best fits your goals today, and feel free to switch between them as your needs evolve.
Choice 1: Foundational Phonics Programs
Master the building blocks of English. This program includes 125 lessons targeting the alphabet and all core sounds, based on the Science of Reading and CEFR guidelines—a unique approach unprecedented in ESL/EFL settings.
Choice 2: Extensive Reading Program
Read for fluency and joy. Immerse yourself in our vast digital library of graded books, stories, and articles. This path focuses on reading volume without comprehension questions, helping you build vocabulary naturally and develop a love for reading.
Choice 3: Intensive Reading Program & Formative Assessment
Read for mastery and feedback. Engage with level-appropriate texts followed by comprehension tasks. Receive an instant score and diagnostic feedback to pinpoint your strengths and weaknesses, ensuring deep understanding.
Three programs designed for learners of English as a second or foreign language
Learners of English as a second or foreign language need different kinds of reading at different stages. Phonics gives beginners the letters and sounds of English; extensive reading builds fluency and vocabulary through volume and enjoyment; intensive reading checks understanding with comprehension questions and an instant score. All three are levelled by the CEFR, from A1 to C2.
- Not sure where to start? The English Proficiency Test (ages 6–15) recommends the level of books to read.
- Listen while you read: audio narration and Read Aloud connect each word with its pronunciation.
- Practise the words of each level with the vocabulary challenges and the Vocabulary Trainer.
- Keep a record: with an account, your books and scores are saved to your dashboard.
