Children
Build strong foundations in English language, literacy, reading and writing at an age-appropriate pace.
✦ Reading Support
Reading Support That Builds Fluency & Confidence
Online reading support for learners who want to improve fluency, comprehension, vocabulary and confidence with texts.
✦ Who It's For
Reading Support for Learners of All Ages
Reading goals differ by age and situation, so materials and practice are personalized.
Teens
Strengthen communication, reading and writing for school, assignments and future goals.
Adults
Develop practical English for work, study, personal goals and everyday communication.
Newcomers / ESL Learners
Build confidence using English for daily life, community, work and study in Canada.
Lifelong Learners
Use reading to explore interests, strengthen English and keep learning at any age.
✦ Common Reading Challenges
Areas We Can Work On
MiPal adapts reading practice to the learner’s current level and needs.
Comprehension
Finding it difficult to understand or explain what a text means.
Limited Vocabulary
New words can make a text feel harder than it needs to be.
Slow or Uneven Fluency
Reading may feel effortful, hesitant or difficult to sustain.
Low Confidence
Frustration can lead to avoiding reading or participating less.
✦ Skills We Build
A Balanced Reading Skill Set
Practice may focus on one or several areas depending on the learner.
Comprehension
Understand meaning, main ideas and details.
Vocabulary
Learn and use new words in context.
Fluency
Read more smoothly at a comfortable pace.
Pronunciation
Build clearer pronunciation where relevant.
Discussion
Talk about what you read to deepen understanding.
Confidence
Develop a more positive and independent reading habit.
✦ Our Reading Approach
Support That Meets You Where You Are
Materials and activities are selected to match the learner’s goals and level.
Choose Relevant Texts
Use material that matches the learner’s level, interests and purpose.
Guided Practice
Practise reading strategies with direct tutor support.
Discuss & Clarify
Talk through meaning, vocabulary and ideas.
Review Progress
Use feedback to decide what to practise next.
✦ What Progress Can Look Like
Practical Reading Outcomes
Progress varies by learner, but these are common goals for reading support.
Stronger Understanding
Get more meaning and useful information from what you read.
More Confidence
Feel more comfortable reading and discussing texts.
Better Everyday Reading
Apply reading skills to school, work, forms, messages and daily life.
Start Your Reading Journey with a FREE 30-Min Trial
Discuss your current reading goals and find the right starting point.