10 Language Learning Magazines That All Learners Should Flip Through

10 Language Learning Magazines That All Learners Should Flip Through 10 Language Learning Magazines That All Learners Should Flip Through Did you know that the word magazine originally meant something like storehouse or warehouse?And really, it seems appropriate, since magazines are basically warehouses of information!Theres a good chance you read magazines in your native language, whether in print or online, but you may not have tried reading them in a language youre learning. If thats your case, then youre missing out.As a language learner, getting plenty of reading practice is essential. It’s also a bit of a dilemma for beginning and intermediate learners.Most learners have textbooks or other materials from class, and even though textbooks can provide some reading material, their reading sections are usually short and arent always as engaging as youd like.If you want to get enough reading practice, youll have to supplement your textbooks. There just isnt enough in most books to really kick your reading into gear.For beginners, though, it’s hard to just pick up a native-level book and start reading. So where can you find fresh, engaging reading material that’s not too hard? Ideally, the material would  also give you a way to get new content on a regular basis, without having to search around for it.The solution: Magazines for language learners.These magazines can be either online or printed, but they all have interesting but easy articles for beginning and intermediate learners. Theyre published periodically, so you dont have to search for new resources to continually find fresh reading material. Plus, theyre written for people just like you.Magazines for language learners arent the same as just any old magazine in your target language. Those can also be awesome resources, but theyre usually best for learners who have at least reached an intermediate level. For beginners, native-level content of any kind can be overwhelming. Thats what these magazines are for. Whats Unique About Magazines for Language LearnersTheyre accessible for beginners and low-intermediate level learners.They focus on cultural information that would be obvious to a native speaker, and therefore would not be included in a native-level magazine. For example, there might be articles about how specific holidays are celebrated in places that speak your target language.  When you learn a language its also important to pick up on things like the most important holidays or what the school or healthcare system is like.Many magazines for language learners include audio recordings that can be incredibly useful for practicing listening as well as reading.Being magazines, these resources are updated frequently. Some are updated daily or weekly, others every two months, but the commonality is that there will be new material at a regular interval. That means you dont have to worry about finding new resources, which makes them a huge time saver.10 Language Learning Magazines That All Learners Should Flip ThroughMagazines from Think Language (French, Spanish and Italian)The online magazines from Think Languag e  are published once a month. They focus on the target culture, and all include an audio component.For example, a recent issue of  Think Spanish  included articles about music traditions in Spain, the Patagonian train and the history and tradition of tobacco products in Latin America.The magazines are called audio magazines, mostly because they all have both text and audio, so you can listen along with the text. Theres also a grammar-focused feature at the end of the magazine.The  Think Language  magazines are only available online and not, for example, as an app through the iPads newsstand. They cost $99 for a 12-month subscription.Bien-direBien-dire  (Say It Right) is one of the oldest magazines on this list because although theres an online component, Bien-dire is a traditional print magazine produced by one of Frances large publishing houses.Theres a magazine for beginning/intermediate learners and another one for more advanced learners. The magazine is accompanied by an audio CDâ€"yes, just because its a printed magazine doesnt mean theres no audio! However, the audio CDs do cost extra. The online component is meant to be a complement to the printed magazine, and theres no way to get the full magazine experience without the hard copy.Bien-dire is updated every two months. It certainly is the best option if you want the experience of having a new magazine arrive in your mailbox!It costs 47 euros for a year-long subscription for just the magazine, and 99 euros with  the audio CDs.VeinteMundosVeinteMundos  (Twenty Worlds) is an online magazine produced by the language learning company Lingua Editions.Theres some confusion about what it means to be an online magazine. In the case of  Think Language,  their  magazines are published very much like a traditional magazine, but theyre accessible through an online reader. VeinteMundos  is more like what most people think of by online magazineâ€"it has  constantly-updated articles that you read on a web page.The ar ticles have a multimedia component, and are focused on culture as opposed to grammar. Recent articles include one about how climate change is affecting Latin America, and a travel piece about a trip through the Amazon. Every article has audio, grammar spotlights, reading comprehension exercises and pull-out vocabulary including not just words but also popular expressions.Finally, if youre reading this article for English practice (or if you know someone whos learning English), Lingua Editions also makes a similar online magazine for English learners,  TeaTime-Mag.  And the best part is that theyre  free!Deutsch perfektDeutsch perfekt  (Perfect German), a magazine for German learners, is produced by a publishing company in Germany that also produces language magazines for Germans to learn French and Spanish.The product is similar to  Bien-Dire.  Its a printed magazine thats mailed to your home. You can opt, in addition to the magazine, to get an exercise book as well. If getting a pr inted magazine isnt your thing, theres also an option to receive the magazine as a downloaded PDF file every month. Every article comes with audio, and the focus is on Germany, Switzerland and Austriaâ€"not just Germany.A 12-month subscription costs 85.20 euros.Hiragana TimesHiragana Times is produced in Japan for Japanese learners. The company that publishes it doesnt produce any other magazines, although it does run a business  that helps students of Japanese find language schools in Japan.You can get either a digital or print subscription to Hiragana Times, and its probably not surprising that the digital version is much less expensive, especially if you want audio (which is extra for print magazine subscribers) and you dont live in Japan (the fees are higher for subscribers outside of Japan).Recent articles include a feature about the changing Japanese ideals for female beauty, and another about pilgrimages by anime fans to the sacred spots of anime.There are different subscript ion options and costs, but for someone outside of Japan, a 12-month digital subscription costs 6,000 yen whereas a 12-month print-only (no audio) subscription costs 10,000 yen.An easy way to try out  Hiragana Times is through White Rabbit Japan, an online store thats a great place for learners to find Japanese reading material in general. Currently, you can buy a single issue for $7.75.Tutto ItalianoAnother print magazine for language learners,  Tutto Italiano  (Everything Italian) is for those learning Italian. Its published six times per year, and is available either with or without an audio CD. Theres no online component to Tutto Italianoâ€"its all in the print magazine!Like the other magazines on this list, Tutto Italiano is focused on culture. The articles are graded according to difficulty, and have glossaries for vocabulary and expressions.A year-long subscription costs 99 pounds, but a two-year subscription only costs 70 pounds more.Uchites / Russian LifeRussian Life is an E nglish-language magazine about Russian culture, written for non-Russians, of course.While the primary magazine is in English and doesnt have a language learning component,  Uchites  (Study)  is a language-learning supplement that goes with the magazine. Uchites  doesnt actually come with the (print) magazine, but instead is posted online at the same time the magazine is mailed to subscribers.There are occasional audio features, but for the most part both the magazine and the language learning supplement are largely text.A subscription to  Russian Life costs $39, but the  Uchites supplement is free.Language MagazineLastly,  Language Magazine  is a magazine, in English, about language learning in general, along with other interesting topics with an international focus.With just a click, most of the articles can be displayed in up to 8 different languages. There are many articles by language teachers, and you can sort the articles by target language. There are also articles about langu age schools and some cultural articles as well.This is a good place to read about language learning, without stressing about having to  do much learning yourself. Plus, its free!Dont see the language youre learning on this list? That doesnt mean there isnt a magazine for learners of that language, but you might have to do a little searching.Magazines for language learners are not whole language courses, but they can be great supplemental material that will increase your interest and excitement about the language and give you a lot more to read.Reading language learning magazines is a fabulous way to learn cultural basics, too, and its the kind of thing that you would never learn through material thats written for native speakers. And One More ThingIf youre digging the idea of learning with these magazines, youll love using FluentU, too. FluentU makes it possible to learn languages  from music videos, commercials, news and inspiring talks.With FluentU, you learn real languagesâ€"the same way that real people speak them. FluentU has a wide variety of videos, like movie trailers, funny commercials and web series, as you can see here:FluentU App Browse ScreenFluentU has interactive captions that let you tap on any word to see an image, definition, audio and useful examples. Now native language content is within reach with interactive transcripts.Didnt catch something? Go back and listen again. Missed a word? Hover over or tap on the subtitles to instantly view definitions.FluentU Interactive TranscriptsYou can learn all the vocabulary in any video with FluentUs quiz mode. Swipe left or right to see  more examples for the word you’re learning.FluentU Has Quizzes for Every VideoAnd FluentU always keeps track of vocabulary that you’re learning. It uses that vocab to give you a 100% personalized experience by recommending videos and examples.