That fear couldn’t have people further from the truth with Whelan recalling, “they listened more.”
As noted byWestern Dows Libraries, reading aloud has proven benefits.
Audiobooks promote reading accuracy in young learners, teach pronunciation, increase recall, and even improve comprehension.
In 2008, it became a subsidiary of Amazon.
However, the service does not come without a fee $7.95 a month, perAudible.
Fortunately, it’s not too hard to find audiobook platforms that are accessible without any subscription cost.
Much like a brick-and-mortar library, Libby allows users to “borrow” audiobooks for up to two weeks.
However, most users walk away satisfied.
“It’s especially helpful for listening to audiobooks while on road trips.”
LibriVox and YouTube offer public domain audiobooks
TheLibriVoxapp offers a surprisingly-broad selection of free, public-domain audiobooks.
What makes the platform especially unique is its use ofvolunteers.
Readers from around the world lend their voices to the platform, with no performing experience required.
On LibriVox, users can also borrow books indefinitely.
So, unlike Hoopla or Libby, you’ll never have to return a title you love.
When in doubt,YouTubeis also a dependable source for audiobooks.
Your brain just might thank you, as there are many waysit can reap the benefits of reading.
