Welcome to our Literacy resources section!

This area is designed to support adult learners in developing reading, writing, and communication skills.

Whether you're starting from the basics or looking to build your confidence, our easy-to-use materials will help you improve your everyday literacy.

From reading signs and forms to writing emails and understanding grammar, you'll find clear explanations, practical activities, and helpful tools to support your learning and communication in daily life and work.

If there are any specific resources you would like to see, please let us know using the contact form.

We’ll be adding and refreshing resources on a regular basis, so check back often to see what’s new.

Resource downloads

Common Misspellings
PDF, 2.0 MB
This document is a reference guide for common English misspellings, offering correct spellings, helpful tips, and a list of frequently made errors to support adult learners in improving their reading and writing skills.
English Spelling Rules
PDF, 291.9 kB
This document summarises key English spelling rules with clear examples, helping learners understand common patterns and exceptions for writing and spelling words correctly.

Useful websites

BBC Skillswise: Resources for adult learners
Practical learning resource designed to help adults improve their essential skills in reading, writing, maths and ICT. Free videos, worksheets quizzes and guidance.

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