Looking to take your Italian language skills to the next level in 2025?
Reading Italian magazines is one of the most effective ways to improve your vocabulary, comprehension, and cultural knowledge while enjoying content that native speakers actually consume.
Reading is one of the most underestimated skills. When you read, you get novel exposure to all of the grammar and vocabulary that you’ve been building. Reading together with listening will give you that sense of immersion that you can’t experience if you live outside of Italy. So read more, read more Italian magazines!
Italian Magazines for Intermediate Learners
Piazzetta Italiana (magazine in simplified Italian)
It includes built-in audio and interactive exercises to strengthen comprehension and vocabulary. Perfect for learners or teachers who want engaging cultural topics—art, travel, food, and design—explained in clear, accessible Italian. Get it here.
Highlights
- Levels: A2–B1-B2 (graded articles)
- Built-in audio with every feature
- Interactive exercises (vocabulary, listening, comprehension)
- Real cultural themes: art, travel, lifestyle, cuisine
- Ideal for self-study or classroom discussion
Unlike the magazines below, this one is specifically designed for language learning: accessible yet authentic Italian, published in quarterly issues.
Bell’Italia (B2, C1)
Bell’Italia is the go-to magazine for exploring Italy’s most beautiful cities, villages, and landscapes. Packed with photography and rich cultural insights, it’s perfect for Italian learners who want to expand vocabulary while discovering art, history, and travel. A must-read for anyone in love with authentic Italian culture.
Donna Moderna (B2, C1)
Donna Moderna is a widely read women’s magazine covering lifestyle, fashion, health, and real-life stories. Its clear and modern language makes it accessible for intermediate learners, while its mix of cultural and practical content offers plenty of useful Italian for everyday conversations.
Stare bene (B1, B2)
Stare Bene is a lifestyle and wellness magazine dedicated to health, fitness, and everyday wellbeing. Simple, practical language makes it a good fit for intermediate learners who want to grow their Italian vocabulary around health, food, and self-care while keeping up with positive lifestyle trends.
The Good Life (B2, C1)
Donna Moderna is one of Italy’s most popular women’s weekly publications. It deals with politics, culture, and economics. The vocabulary used is appropriate for a young audience. You must have at least an intermediate level of Italian to read it as an Italian learner.
Internazionale (C1, C2)
Internazionale is a leading Italian magazine that translates and publishes global journalism alongside Italian commentary. It’s ideal for learners looking to build vocabulary on current affairs, politics, and culture while seeing how Italians engage with the world. Clear, engaging articles make it accessible yet thought-provoking.
Falstaff (B2, C1)
Falstaff brings together the best of Italian food, wine, and lifestyle. With gourmet guides, interviews, and reviews, it’s an excellent pick for learners eager to dive into the Italian culinary world. Reading Falstaff is a tasty way to practice Italian while exploring local flavors and traditions.
Millionaire (B2, C1)
Millionaire is Italy’s most popular business and startup magazine. Focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, and new trends, it’s a great choice for advanced learners who want to practice Italian in a modern, professional context. Perfect for those interested in Italian business culture and fresh ideas.
L’Espresso (C1, C2)
L’Espresso is one of Italy’s most respected news magazines, known for investigative journalism and in-depth political analysis. For learners, it offers authentic, challenging Italian that builds advanced vocabulary in politics, society, and current events. A top pick for those who want to understand Italy’s voice on global issues.
Tips for Learning Italian While Reading Magazines in Italian
Choose a magazine that reflects your interests so that you can develop vocabulary in that area and use it for your conversations.
Choose a magazine whose vocabulary is appropriate for your level. Usually you’ll need a solid intermediate to advanced level to read a magazine with ease. If you don’t have a good command of Italian yet, I recommend you use content appropriate for your level, like the one from my short story selection for advanced beginner or pre-intermediate learners.
Talk about what you read. If you are reading an article just once, you’re not learning, just consuming information. If you want to internalize the new words and phrases, you will need to read and study every article several times. To go to the next level, use what you have read in your Italian class.
Don’t forget, you don’t have to live in Italy to get these magazines; you can get them online or download them through their apps.
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