ReadingGate

Contents

How are Reading Gate's contents organized?

FAQ

How are Reading Gate's contents organized?

Reading Gate offers a variety of contents for EFL students to learn English online effectively. The contents are organized as follows.

Pre K
Students who are learning English for the first time can start here by learning the alphabet, phonics, and sight words through fun activities, exercises, and videos.

eBook
Reading Gate's eBook library consists of internationally renowned and award-winning titles as well as popular Korean children's stories retold in English. Students can readily access these eBooks through the Reading Gate platform. Additionally, every eBook comes with an audio recording featuring professional native English voice actors, so students can listen and follow along to their favorite eBooks. After reading, students can complete a quiz to test their understanding of the story.

pBook Quizzes
pBook Quizzes is where students can find and complete a quiz for many of the world's most popular book series. Please note that only the quiz is available on the Reading Gate platform, not the actual book.

Movie Books
Some of our eBooks have been turned into short animated movies for a more fun and engaging learning experience.

Contents

What are Reading Gate's Reading Levels?

FAQ

What are Reading Gate's Reading Levels?

The Reading Gate program consists of 22 levels, and the breakdown for each level is provided in the chart below. Please keep in mind that these are general standards. Because of individual differences, it is recommended that you start with the Reading Level that matches your skillset.

Contents

How do the quizzes differ between each level?

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How do the quizzes differ between each level?

eBook KA~KC
Step1. Listening Activity > Step2. Vocabulary > Step3. Reading Comprehension > Step4. Writing Activity

eBook 1A~1C
Step1. Listening Activity > Step2. Vocabulary > Step3. Reading Comprehension > Step4. Summary / True or False > Step5. Writing Activity

eBooks 2A and higher
Step1. Reading Comprehension > Step2. Vocabulary > Step3. Summary / True or False > Step4. Cloze Test

pBook Quiz
Step1. Reading Comprehension > Step2. Vocabulary > Step3. Summary / True or False > Step4. Cloze Test

Level Test

How do I take the Level Test?

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How do I take the Level Test?

After logging in to Reading Gate, click on the [Go to Study] button. Then, click on [My Info], which is located at the top of the page. Finally, click [Level Test].

After entering your age and previous English learning experience, you will be given a Level Test that is appropriate for you. Once you have finished the Level Test, a pop-up window will display your recommended Reading Level.

The Level Test can take anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes. If you stop during the middle of the test, you will need to start over from the beginning. So please set aside enough time to complete the test in one sitting.

Level Test

Do I have to take the Level Test?

FAQ

Do I have to take the Level Test?

You do not need to take the Level Test. You can open and read any book in the library regardless of your Reading Level. If you find a level that you think is appropriate for you, you can then set your Reading Level manually.

Level Test

Can I read books that are not in my Reading Level?

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Can I read books that are not in my Reading Level?

Yes, you can read any book in the library regardless of your Reading Level. Your Reading Level is only a guide to help you choose books that may be best suited for your skillset.

If you find yourself thinking that the books at your current Reading Level are too easy or too hard, you can freely adjust your Reading Level.

Whether or not you have taken the Level Test, every book in the library is available for you to read and take the quiz.

Level Test

Can I retake the Level Test?

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Can I retake the Level Test?

You can only take the Level Test once. If you would like to retake the Level Test, please contact your institution's administrators.

Quizzes

How do I start using Reading Gate?

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.How do I start using Reading Gate?

You can start reading by clicking on [Library] after successfully logging in.

If you are just starting to learn English, and want to learn the alphabet, phonics, or sight words, click on [PreK]. If you want to read one of our digital books, click on [eBooks].

After clicking on [eBooks] and selecting your Reading Level, click on the book you want to start reading. A pop-up window will appear, showing you the Book Info page. From here, click [Start] to open the book.

*If you have already set your Reading Level in the [My Info] page, books from that level will automatically appear when you click on [eBooks].

Quizzes

Do I have to set my Reading Level?

FAQ

Do I have to set my Reading Level?

No. You do not have to set a Reading Level. Setting a Reading Level, however, will make it easier for you to find books that match your skillset.

Your Reading Level can be changed at any time. Please note that every book in Reading Gate's library is still accessible, regardless of your Reading level.

Quizzes

Is there a limit to how many books I can read per day?

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Is there a limit to how many books I can read per day?

There is no limit on the number of books you can read per day.

For books Level 1 and above, however, each book's quiz can only be completed once per day. If a student wants to retake a quiz, they must wait until the following day.

Quizzes

I can take the same quiz over and over again?

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I can take the same quiz over and over again?

For each book, you can only take its corresponding quiz twice. After completing the quiz both times, you can review the quiz at any time. When reviewing the quiz, please note that the correct answer will be displayed for each question and Reading Points cannot be earned during this time. In addition, taking a quiz in review mode will not be recorded in your report

- How to access review mode: Click on the [Reports] menu, then click on the book that you wish to review and click [Review].
- If you fail a quiz, it will not count as one of the two times you can earn Reading Points.
- Activities in the PreK program can be completed as many times as you please.

Quizzes

Where can I find the answers to the quizzes?

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Where can I find the answers to the quizzes?

You can find the correct answers to quizzes that you have completed by going to the [Reports] menu and clicking on [My Report]. From here, click on the book you would like to see the answers to, and once the pop up appears, click [Review]. Please note that answers will only be shown for quizzes that have been successfully passed with a score of 70 or greater. Answer choices will not be shown for books that have not been passed.

- Quiz review is not available for books that had been completed more than 6 months ago.
- Answers are not saved during review mode.

Quizzes

Can I delete or reset my reading history?

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Can I delete or reset my reading history?

No. Reading history cannot be deleted or reset. It is a cumulative record of all of the books you have passed or failed.

Quizzes

How can I Level Up?

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How can I Level Up?

Once you have reached the set number of points for each level, you will be automatically Leveled Up. To check the points needed to Level Up for each level, go to the [Reports], then click on [My Progress].

- Contents for all levels can be accessed regardless of your Reading Level.
- It is possible to Level Up more than one level (e.g., if your current Reading Level is KC, but you read and complete quizzes from Level 1C and have earned more than 1000 points, you will automatically be Leveled Up to 2A).

Reading Points

What are Reading Points?

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What are Reading Points?

A book's Reading Point is calculated by taking into account its difficulty level, word count, ATOS Level, and other variables. The Reading Point for each book can be found on the book's cover or on its Book Info page. Reading Points can only be earned if an average score of all the steps on the quiz is greater than 70.

Reading Points

How do I earn Reading Points?

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How do I earn Reading Points?

Reading Points can be earned a total of two time for each book. They can only be earned if an average score of all the steps on the quiz is greater than 70.

The first time you complete a quiz, you will receive 100% of the points. After this, you make take the quiz once more. Successfully completing a quiz the second time will only earn you 50% of the book's total Reading Points.

- After successfully completing a quiz the first time, a [Completed 1] icon will appear.

-For PB and EB Levels 2 and above, students must earn a score of 70 or higher on the Step1 Reading Comprehension section to move onto the next step. In the event that Step1 has to be retaken, the final score will be the average of the first and second attempts.

Reading Points

How do I use the Reading Points that I have earned?

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How do I use the Reading Points that I have earned?

Reading Points can be used to Level Up and earn DODO and Friends Reading Units.

Level Up
See all the Level Up badges you have earned by going into the [Challenges] menu and clicking on [Level Master]. You can also see how many points are needed to Level Up to the next level by clicking on [Level Up Guide].

DODO and Friends
Depending on the number of Reading Points a student has earned, they can unlock a DODO and Friends characters. As students earn more points, they can watch their character grow until they unlock the next DODO and Friends character. This character will also appear during quizzes to help cheer students on and provide motivation. You can see the characters by going into the [Challenges] menu and clicking on [DODO and Friends].

Troubleshooting

I am having trouble logging in.

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I am having trouble logging in.

Reading Gate has a separate homepage for each of its different educational institutions and individual users. So please make sure you have entered the correct site for your institution. In addition, make sure you have entered the correct ID and password (there should be no spaces in your username).

If you have forgotten your password, click on the [Find password] button and follow the given instructions. If you have forgotten your ID or are having issues finding your password, please contact our Customer Center at 1599-0533.

Troubleshooting

There is no sound.

FAQ

There is no sound.

1. Go [Control Panel] > [Sound] > [Default Speaker] > [Configuration] > [Stereo] > [Test], and check if the sound comes out. Then, click [Confirm] > [Next] > and check both front speakers for sounds. > Then, click [Next] > [Finish].

2. Go [Control Panel] > [Sound] > [Default Speaker] > [Properties] > [Audio Enhancement]. > Check [Disable All Sound Effects] > then, try logging back in the program.

3. For iOS devices (iPhones and iPads), please turn off silent mode and restart the Reading Gate app. If you cannot hear the story being read, check to see if the Reading Mode has been set to No Audio. If this is the case, please change it to Basic to hear the audio recording.

Troubleshooting

I am encountering errors on my PC.

FAQ

I am encountering errors on my PC.

Microsoft Edge users

1. Press the [Ctrl], [Shift], and [Delete] keys all at the same time. When the [Clear browsing data] window pops up, check all boxes in the list, then click the [Clear now] button.

If the error persists even after clearing your browsing data, restart Edge and follow the instructions below (No. 2).

2. Click three dots at the top right corner of the browser window, then click [Settings]. On the left hand pane, click [Reset settings], then [Restore settings to their default values]. Click [Reset], then restart the browser.

If the error continues, please contact our Customer Center (1599-0533).

If you are still having issues, please contact our Customer Center at 1599-0533.

Google Chrome users

1. Press the [Ctrl], [Shift], and [Delete] keys all at the same time. When the [Clear browsing data] window pops up, change the [Time range] to [All time], and check all boxes in the list. Then click the [Clear data] button.

If the error persists even after clearing your browsing data, restart Chrome and follow the instructions below (No. 2).

2. Click three dots at the top right corner of the browser window, then click [Settings]. On the left hand pane, click [Advanced], then [Reset and clean up]. Click [Restore settings to their original defaults], then click [Reset settings]. Restart your browser.

If you are still having issues, please contact our Customer Center at 1599-0533.

Troubleshooting

I am encountering errors on my tablet PC and/or smartphone..

FAQ

I am encountering errors on my tablet PC and/or smartphone.

When using a tablet PC or smartphone, users must download the Reading Gate app.

If the Reading Gate app is not installed on your smart device, please search "Reading Gate" on Google's Play Store (Android) or Apple's App Store (iOS).

If you have already installed the app, please update the app or reinstall the app after deleting it from your device. (It is important to delete the app from your device first before reinstallation.)

Miscellaneous

Are Korean manuscripts of the books available?

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Are Korean manuscripts of the books available?

Korean manuscripts of the books are not available. It is recommended to understand the plots of the stories as you read, rather than interpreting them sentence by sentence.

At lower levels, storylines can be inferred from the illustrations. At higher levels, context can be used to understand the plots of the stories.

Miscellaneous

What are the minimum system requirements to run Reading Gate?

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What are the minimum system requirements to run Reading Gate?

Desktop and/or laptop users

Minimum system requirements to run Reading Gate on your PC

- Other operating systems, such as Linux, are not supported

- Browsers such as Safari, Opera, etc. may result in unstable performance

- Windows XP and Windows 7 as well as Internet Explorer 11 and earlier are no longer supported due to Microsoft ending its support of these products

Miscellaneous

Can I access Reading Gate on my tablet PC or smartphone?

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Can I access Reading Gate on my tablet PC or smartphone?

For mobile devices, the Reading Gate platform can only be accessed via the Reading Gate app.

Android

- Smart devices released more than five years ago may be restricted from using the Reading Gate App due to its older OS version. Please check before downloading.

- Smart devices manufactured for special purposes will not be able to install the Reading Gate App due to the removal of certain OS features.

iOS

- Support for iPhones 5 and earlier is not available

- Support for iPad 1,2,3 and early Air models is not available