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Explore a world of literary adventures with Oxford Reading Buddy

by Oxford University Press | Sep 26, 2023 | Digital Solutions News

Oxford Reading Buddy is more than just an educational resource. This digital product will spark curiosity, ignite imagination, and build lifelong love for reading.

The product provides every child with a virtual reading coach to support their reading journey and motivate them to succeed. It also offers teachers valuable insights into their pupils’ attainment and development. A key element of the service is the Coaching eBooks that are accompanied by a personalized ‘Reading Buddy’ who models key comprehension strategies and asks questions in order to probe their understanding and give tailored feedback.

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