Grow Your Vocabulary with WholeReader
Boost your English with WholeReader. Read, listen, learn new words, and track progress with books, articles, and free guided courses.
A Smart and Simple Way to Learn English Through Books, Audio, and Courses
If you're learning English and want to sound more confident, professional, or just more natural, you’ve probably heard this advice:
“Read more. Listen more. Practice more.”
But how do you do all of that in one place — and without getting bored?
That’s where WholeReader comes in.
WholeReader is a free online tool that helps English learners grow their vocabulary using real, classic books, with audio and text perfectly aligned. You read and listen at the same time — like having a personal reading coach who also speaks.
It’s not just fun. It’s effective.
Let’s explore how WholeReader works — and how it can take your English to the next level.
Explore Immersive Books
As well as fiction short stories, poems and novels, WholeReader offers a wide selection of nonfiction books that help you learn English while exploring big ideas in philosophy, psychology, history, and science.
These books don’t just improve your vocabulary — they help you think more clearly and understand the world better. And because every book comes with perfectly synced audio, you improve your listening and pronunciation at the same time.
Here are just a few nonfiction gems you can enjoy:
The Conquest of Happiness by Bertrand Russell – A powerful book on emotions, values, and how to live a more meaningful life.
The Art of Public Speaking by Dale Carnegie – A classic guide for building confidence, speaking clearly, and inspiring others.
The Theory of Psychoanalysis by Carl Jung – Learn about the human mind while building advanced vocabulary in psychology and abstract thinking.
These books challenge your thinking — while also giving you strong, practical vocabulary you can use in everyday conversation or professional settings.
Reading nonfiction with WholeReader is like taking a smart conversation with you — wherever you go.
Articles That Help You Sound Smarter
Not ready for a full book? WholeReader’s blog also gives you bite-sized learning. These short, practical articles are designed to help English learners speak and write more naturally and confidently — with real examples and gentle humor.
Start with:
How to Sound Smarter in English – Learn smart words and phrases that make you sound professional (without sounding fake).
Make Your Writing Better with The Elements of Style – A simple guide to writing clearly, using one of the most famous style books ever written.
Business English Made Easy for Emails and Meetings – Understand what to really say in formal emails and office talk.
These articles are great for daily practice — just one a day gives you new words, grammar tips, and speaking confidence.
Free Courses That Build Real Skills
WholeReader also offers free mini-courses based on classic books — perfect for learners who like structure.
Each course includes reading, listening, flashcards, vocabulary practice, and reflection questions to make sure you understand the ideas.
Some great starting points:
Sigmund Freud’s Dream Psychology – Explore the mind and the language of dreams and emotions.
The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka – A strange and deep story that’s great for expanding your vocabulary in both daily and abstract English.
These are not boring grammar lessons. They’re real stories, real thinkers, and real ideas — explained in a way that makes learning English exciting and meaningful.
Why WholeReader Works
Learning a language is easier when you enjoy the process — and that’s what makes WholeReader so powerful. It uses a method called immersive reading, where you read and listen to a book at the same time. This helps your brain connect sounds, meanings, and spelling naturally, just like native speakers do.
But that’s just the beginning.
WholeReader also includes helpful tools that make learning faster and more focused:
A built-in dictionary lets you click on any word to see its meaning right away — no need to leave the page or use another app.
A vocabulary assessment test helps you find your current level and shows which words you already know and which ones to learn.
The notes feature lets you save ideas or mark new words, so you can review them later.
Your personal dashboard shows your progress, helps you set learning goals, and keeps you motivated.
And if you want even more structure, WholeReader’s free courses guide you step by step.
Each course is built around a classic book, and includes:
- Flashcards to help you remember new vocabulary
- Comprehension quizzes to test your understanding
- Vocabulary tasks to boost your word power
- Short writing prompts and essay tasks to practice using what you’ve learned
It’s like having a personal tutor — but with more freedom and less pressure.
WholeReader turns reading into an active, guided learning experience. Whether you read 10 minutes a day or an hour, you’ll know exactly what you’re learning and how you’re growing.
Start exploring now: WholeReader Library
