Media
Knowledge is power and the resources covered in this section of the site will provide information across a variety of mediums and topics to bolster language acquisition. Specific languages and various regions are explored in the form of local news outlets, television shows, professional journals, and associated blogs. The multitude of online news, television, and radio resources links are available freely online and were selected explicitly to empower language learning. Those looking to explore other links related to distinct language news resources should visit the following sites used to compile this list.
Global Atlanta
Thank you to Global Atlanta for their support of CULTR’s mission. For more than 20 years, Global Atlanta has been the primary publication devoted to tracking Atlanta’s rise as a center for international business, education and culture.
The following listing highlights publications dedicated to the advancement of the teaching and learning of foreign languages, particularly languages other than English. Serving the professional interests of educators, researchers, and administrators across a range of contexts, these foreign language journals can certainly be utilized to stimulate language acquisition in a classroom setting.
Foreign Language Annals
Foreign Language Annals is the official refereed journal of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) and was first published in 1967. The journal seeks to serve the professional interests of classroom instructors, researchers, and administrators across a range of contexts and is dedicated to the advancement of the teaching and learning of foreign languages, particularly languages other than English. It is published four times per year. To access the most recent issue and/or archived issues of Foreign Language Annals, membership to ACTFL is required.
Language Learning & Technology
Language Learning & Technology (LLT) is a refereed journal with an editorial board of scholars in the fields of second language acquisition and computer-assisted language learning. The focus of the publication is not technology per se, but rather issues related to language learning and language teaching, and how they are affected or enhanced by the use of technologies. Since its first publication in July 1997, LLT is sponsored and funded by the University of Hawai’i National Foreign Language Resource Center (NFLRC), University of Hawai‘i Center for Language and Technology (CLT), and the Michigan State University Center for Language Education and Research (CLEAR). Language Learning & Technology is published three times per year (February, June, and October) for free on the World Wide Web, at no cost to either authors or readers. Authors maintain copyright over their individual articles and should be contacted regarding any questions about republication rights.
Language Teaching
Language Teaching is a research resource for language professionals providing a rich and expert overview of research in the field of second-language teaching and learning. It offers critical survey articles of recent research on specific topics, second and foreign languages and countries, and invites original research articles reporting on replication studies and meta-analyses. The journal also includes regional surveys of outstanding doctoral dissertations, topic-based research timelines, theme-based research agendas, and recent plenary conference speeches. Research-in-progress reports, themed comparative book review articles and a list of publications received complement the content of each issue. A thorough peer-reviewing procedure applies to both the commissioned and the unsolicited articles.
Language Teaching Research
Language Teaching Research is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes research within the area of second or foreign language teaching. Although articles are written in English, the journal welcomes studies dealing with the teaching of languages other than English as well. The journal is a venue for studies that demonstrate sound research methods and which report findings that have clear pedagogical implications. This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
The Modern Language Journal
The editorial mission of The Modern Language Journal is to publish “research and discussion about the learning and teaching of foreign and second languages.” The MLJ is an international refereed journal that is dedicated to promoting scholarly exchange among researchers and teachers of all modern foreign languages and English as a second language. The journal is particularly committed to publishing high-quality work in non-English languages. Its publication focus is further defined by linking the findings of research to teaching and learning in a variety of settings and on all educational levels. Article contributions are expected to meet the highest standards of scholarly excellence, advance theoretical knowledge, and explore clearly stated and well-supported implications for teaching.
Chinese online TV, radio stations, and podcasts |
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| 360 TV | 360 TV provides links to popular TV series on other websites, and you can easily choose which site works best for you. There are also review scores for each series represented by the color of the tomatoes, which is helpful if you’re overwhelmed by the number of choices. |
| Baidu TV | Baidu, China’s largest search engine, has its own TV series channel. Dramas are up-to-date and the selection is vast. |
| BBC news podcast | The popular public service broadcaster and news source delivered in Chinese. |
| CCTV’s Learn Chinese | For pure beginners, the “Growing Up with Chinese” series on CCTV’s Learn Chinese channel is a good place to start. While it isn’t quite Chinese TV in the regular sense, the clips are really easy to understand, short, and wouldn’t overwhelm the elementary learner. |
| Corner with Love (转角遇到爱) | If you’re a beginner to intermediate learner, you’ll have a good chance of success (and great entertainment) if you follow a Taiwanese idol drama. The Taiwanese accent is clear, and idol dramas are usually set in common everyday situations that you can easily relate to (e.g. schools, offices, home). This drama is one of the most popular Taiwanese Idol Dramas to date. |
| Fluent U: Mandarin Chinese Language and Culture Blog | Used to pull many of these resources, this blog highlights resources for learning and immersing oneself among the culture and speakers of the Chinese language. |
| “If You Are the One” ( 非诚勿扰) | A dating game show that features mostly young professionals searching for a date or a soulmate. |
| iMandarinPod Special Chinese | A language learning based website utilizes videos to teach Chinese. |
| “iWalker” (愛玩客) | Travel programs are also a great way to learn, especially since they are very descriptive with places and emotions, while keeping the vocabulary simple and direct. There are many types of Chinese travel programs, and one example of a high-energy one is “iWalker” (愛玩客). |
| “Legend of the Condor Heroes” (射雕英雄传) | In addition to flowery expressions and vocabulary, period dramas also provide a glimpse into the ancient history of China. A popular series that you could start with is this epic story of good and evil. |
| ”Phoenix Chinese Channel” (凤凰网卫视新闻今日谈) | Phoenix is a Hong Kong-based television broadcaster that seeks to promote a free flow of information and entertainment within the Greater China region. |
| Radio Taiwan International | An international radio service that is a Taiwan government-owned station that broadcasts in 13 languages around the world with a majority emphasis on Mandarin-language broadcasts over shortwave into China. |
| Tudou TV | Tudou is a really popular site for streaming TV series and movies—and not just Chinese, but international programs as well. There’s also a free app available for download on tablets, Androids, iPhones and iPads, so you could really make your long commute to work an educational and entertaining one. |
| Tunein Radio | Listen to 100,000+ live radio stations, plus on-demand content like podcasts & shows anywhere you go. Can browse by country and city to hear current broadcasts. |
| Voice of America | A news source with stories covering global and domestic issues through the scope of American affairs delivered in Chinese. |
| Youku | Youku is a great resource and one of the nation’s largest video streaming websites, kind of like YouTube. |
Chinese News and Newspapers |
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| China News Services | State-owned news agency in the People’s Republic of China, serving overseas Chinese and residents of Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macau |
| China Times | News from Taiwan |
| Lian He Zao Bao | A daily newspaper from Singapore |
| Mei Nan Xin Wen | Online news from China and Taiwan |
| Ming Pao Daily News | News from Hong Kong |
| Ren Min Ri Bao | Official newspaper of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China |
| RTHK | RealAudio broadcasts in Cantonese from Radio Television Hong Kong |
| Sing Tao | An electronic daily from Hong Kong |
| Workers’ Daily | A simplified Chinese language newspaper that circulates nationwide in China discussing economic news |
| Zhong Guo Xin Wen Yu Bao Dao | Gateway to contemporary news, events and web resources. Published in Beijing by the China Internet Information Desk, a government-led initiative |
French online TV, radio stations, and podcasts |
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| Arte | Arte is a Franco-German network famous for its artistic and often avant-garde films and shows. Arte has a VOD platform allowing users to digitally borrow films and shows from their collection. Classic French cinema and documentaries are on offer, as are certain television shows. |
| Canal+ | A private channel that’s home to some of France’s best original programming. The best online programs to check out here are their “news” shows, which take a mocking approach to the nightly news. Le Petit Journal involves several bits, including a journalist doing funny interviews of very serious individuals from Anna Wintour to Front National politician Jean-Marie Lepen, while Les Guignols de l’Info conducts the nightly — and weekly — news entirely with marionettes. |
| France2 | A French public channel that offers quite a few different things to watch online. Many of the shows that you’ll see via France2’s site are actually extracts, previews or teasers. But one place where you’re sure to have a bit of fun is in the Un Jour, Une Histoire section. This section of the site shows full-length documentaries exploring the lives of French (and international) stars and personalities. |
| France 24’s news podcast | Staying up-to-date with the most recent news stories, a French news podcast is the thing for you. France 24’s news podcast is the ideal way to introduce yourself to the world of French news. New stories are up every day, with some as short as two minutes. An added bonus with this podcast is the video portion. |
| France Musique | A music podcast serving as an ideal solution for people who love music and French. Some podcasts are fairly song-centered, but many include interesting information from experts as well. |
| Fluent U: French Language and Culture Blog | Used to pull many of these resources, this blog highlights resources for learning and immersing oneself among the culture and speakers of the French language. |
| France Bleu’s le Grand miam (the big yum!) podcast | Brings you delicious treats from Rodolphe Martinez, Chef Jésus and Philippe Vigier. Every day from Monday to Friday, this hour-long podcast brings you easy recipes based on an ever-changing product of the day. The podcast also explores food events like markets, restaurant openings and food blogs. |
| France Inter’s culture podcast | A podcast intended for those living in Paris and gives suggestions of what to do in the city. But even if you’re not in Paris, it can be interesting to hear about all the new things going on in the French capital, especially given the wide range of topics. Podcasts may include history lessons on early 20th century Paris, reviews of hip hop shows or documentaries, or analyses of photo exhibits. |
| Je vous fais mon cinema | This link offers a great resource for those interested in both French music and French film. Hints are given by the presenter to try to help you guess what movie the next song is from; with a good amount of movie knowledge and a bit of comprehension skills, you’ll be playing along in no time. |
| Les grandes voix de la musique traditionnelle | Introduction into the world of international traditional music, particularly in the hands – or voices – of modern artists. Several different international musicians make up each podcast, with artists hailing from Egypt, Cuba, Iran, Italy, America, Pakistan, Afghanistan and more. |
| Petites musiques d’une grande guerre | This resource explores the music that was popular during the First World War. It’s an interesting glimpse into the past that was created in honor of the centennial of the war. Stories include soldier-musicians during the war, international music and musicians inspired by the war. |
| Poetry Podcast | Sponsored by the Comédie Française with the goal of offering a new poem every day from Monday through Friday. The podcast is a shorter one, just 2 minutes long on average, but the interpretation by the Comédie Française actors of classic French poetry will bring the verses to life. |
| Tunein Radio | Listen to 100,000+ live radio stations, plus on-demand content like podcasts & shows anywhere you go. Can browse by country and city to hear current broadcasts. |
| TV5MONDE | TV5MONDE is one channel that is actually available via certain cable providers, so you can watch French TV on your TV. But if you don’t have TV5MONDE, you can access this wealth of news from your computer. Several particularly short video types are available, like the court du jour (short of the day), which offers a 3-minute video on a current event or idea, and flash info, which gives you the inside scoop on the day’s news in a bite-sized format. |
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| Algérie Press Service | Portal to newspapers and TV station sites. News reports on the Algierian economy, culture, sports and health as well as world news (Alger) |
| Agence Centrafique Presse | National press agency. Searchable. From Bangui, Central African Republic |
| Aujourd´hui Le Maroc | An online newspaper from Morocco. Archives from 2003 |
| Sud Online (Quotidien) | An online newspaper from Senegal |
Belgium |
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| Het Laatste Nieuws | One of the most widely circulated newspapers published in Brussels, Belgium |
| Le Soir | Leading Belgian French-language newspaper based in Brussels |
Canada |
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| Le Journal de Montréal | A daily tabloid newspaper that is the largest-circulating newspaper in Quebec |
| La Presse | A French-language daily newspaper founded in 1884 |
| Radio-Canada (Radio and TV) | Radio (AM and FM) and television website for CBC |
| Le Réseau des Sports | A Canadian sports magazine |
France |
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| Agence France-Presse (AFP) | One of the largest news agencies |
| France 24 | International news channel, covering international current events from a French perspective |
| La Tribune | French business newspaper contains in-depth articles about economy, industry, banking, finance, stock exchange, employment, and more |
| Le Canard enchaîné | Leading weekly newspaper published in France. The newspaper was established in 1915 |
| Le Figaro | Le Figaro is one of the most widely read newspapers in France |
| Le Monde | Leading French evening daily newspaper. Subscribe to the Kindle Edition of Le Monde |
| Le Parisien | One of the top selling France newspapers |
Switzerland |
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| 24 heures | A French newspaper, published by Edipresse, located in Canton of Vaud, Switzerland |
| Le Courrier | Swiss daily newspaper based in Geneva |
German online TV, radio stations, and podcasts |
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| Arte | An arts and culture channel produced in France and Germany. You can watch short clips from many of its shows online. |
| Das Erste | Das Erste is Germany’s first public channel. As well as news, some of its popular shows include Tatort, a crime series, Sandmännchen, a children’s show, soap operas including Marienhof and Lindenstraße and some sports events. |
| Deutsche Welle | Germany’s international broadcaster producing TV, radio and online services in German and many other languages. The all shows section has an archive of shows already broadcast. |
| Fluent U: German Language and Culture Blog | Used to pull many of these resources, this blog highlights resources for learning and immersing oneself among the culture and speakers of the German language. |
| Fluent U: The Ultimate Guide to Watching German TV Online | Combining language learning with entertainment is made easy with this resource as German youtube videos, podcasts, radio, blogs, movies, and solutions to viewing local television is explored. |
| German Pod 101 | A podcast series with lessons designed for every level of ability, from the absolute beginner to the advanced speaker. The lessons feature acted out scenes, with the dialogues translated by the hosts. The hosts then delve into verb conjugations and other aspects of grammar. There’s a good rapport between them and they occasionally provide some interesting cultural insights. You can also follow these lessons by reading the transcript. |
| Learn German by Podcast | Beginners wanting a good grounding in German language to build from will find a lot of useful material in “Learn German by Podcast.” The lessons focus on an acted out scene, which is usually repeated and then followed by a thorough dissection of the dialogue. Each podcast is accompanied by a suite of learning materials including a full transcript, a vocabulary list and exercises to try. |
| MDR (Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk) | The Central German Broadcasting channel, also part of Die Dritten. Displays regional shows and news and many of the program pages have video clips. |
| NDR (Norddeutscher Rundfunk) | The North German Broadcasting channel, one of seven regional networks collectively known as Die Dritten (The Third Networks). Produced by ARD, the same public service broadcasting station behind Das Erste. Features documentaries, older movies and regional news programs. |
| ProSieben | Privately-owned channel showing entertainment, comedy, sport and music programs and film trailers. There are episode synopses, quizzes, photo galleries and video interviews with producers from various US series as well. The video pages show highlights from some of the most popular programs. |
| Slow German | A podcast aiming to accelerate German language learning for beginners and intermediates. For beginners, the podcasts are in English with introductions to key German words and navigation of specific situations (such as ordering in a restaurant). For the intermediate learner, Annik, the host living in Munich, narrates totally in German but at a relatively slowed-down pace. A transcript in German of each podcast is provided. |
| Tunein Radio | Listen to 100,000+ live radio stations, plus on-demand content like podcasts & shows anywhere you go. Can browse by country and city to hear current broadcasts. |
| ZDF (Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen) | Germany’s second channel, also a public broadcaster, shows educational episodes of shows. |
Austria |
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| Kronen Zeitung (Krone) | One of the most widely circulated newspapers in Austria. The newspaper was established in 1900 and is headquartered in Vienna. |
| Oberösterreichische Nachrichten | Daily newspaper based in Linz. Local edition of the newspaper also published from Steyr, das Salzkammergut, Mühlviertel, Wels, and das Innviertel. |
| Österreich | Austrian national daily newspaper. |
| Tiroler Tageszeitung (TT) | Daily newspaper based in Tyrol and owned by Moser Holding. Regional edition of the TT printed in Tyrol, Landeck, Kitzbühel, Schwaz, Reutte, Kufstein, Innsbruck, and Imst. |
| Wirtschafts Blatt | Daily Austrian business and financial newspaper. Wirtschafts Blatt featuring business, market opportunities, investment, real state, and more. |
| Wiener Zeitung | Austrian daily newspaper. The Wiener Zeitung was founded in 1703. Wiener Zeitung is one of the oldest newspapers in Europe. |
Germany |
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| Abendzeitung (AZ) | Daily tabloid format newspaper based in Munich, Germany. Abendzeitung is also published in Nuremberg. |
| Augsburger Allgemeine | Regional daily newspaper headquartered in Augsburg, Germany. |
| Bild | Leading daily tabloid printed nationwide including Ahrensburg, Berlin, Essen, Esslingen, Hanover, Leipzig, Munich, Neu-Isenburg, and Syke. |
| Das Aktuelle Tagesprogramm | Information on German television |
| Der Spiegel | Germany’s first online political magazine. |
| Die Welt | Daily newspaper published in Berlin, Germany. The newspaper owned by the multimedia company Axel Springer AG. |
| Die Zeit | One of the most widely read German newspapers.Subscribe to Die Zeit(Kindle Edition) |
| Elektroniknet | An electronics magazine highlighting technology trends and news. |
| Elle | A monthly women’s magazine. |
| GEO Explorer | News from “Project Tropical Rainforest” and GEO magazine. |
| Handelsblatt | Business newspaper based in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Subscribe to Handelsblatt (Kindle Edition). |
| Jetzt | A German online magazine aimed at a young audience covering a variety of topics. |
| PC Magazin News | An online computer magazine. Publication of online editions started in late 1994 and continues to this day. |
| Süddeutsche Zeitung (SZ) | Leading German-language newspaper based in Munich. The newspaper owned by the Südwestdeutsche Medienholding. Subscribe to Süddeutsche Zeitung(Kindle Edition). |
Italy |
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| Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata (ANSA) | The leading wire service in Italy, and one of the leaders amongst news agencies. ANSA is a not-for-profit cooperative, whose members and owners are 36 leading news organizations in Italy. |
| Avvenire | An Italian daily newspaper which is affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church and is based in Milan |
| Corriere della Sera | One of the top selling newspapers in Italy. |
| Il Resto del Carlino | Italian regional newspaper based in Bologna, Italy. The newspaper was founded in 1885. |
| Il Sole 24 Ore | A national daily business newspaper owned by Confindustria, the Italian employers’ federation. |
| Il Tirreno | A regional Italian newspaper, printed in Livorno and published in Tuscany. |
| Internazionale | A weekly magazine of articles (in Italian) from newspapers and magazines throughout the world. (Currently contains summary of latest issue, world news in brief, and a few selected articles.) |
| La Gazzetta dello Sport | Popular Italian sports newspaper. The newspaper featuring Italian soccer, golf, baseball, basketball, and more. La Gazzetta dello Sport’s based in Milan, Italy. |
| La Repubblica | One of the largest Italian newspapers, published by Gruppo Editoriale L’Espresso. |
| La Stampa | Leading Italian national daily newspaper based in Turin. Subscribe to La Stampa (Kindle Edition). |
| Leggo | One of the most widely read newspapers in Italy. |
| Rai Sport 1 | The website to an Italian sports TV channel, launched in 1999 by the state-owned RAI television network. It broadcasts Italian and international sports events in Italy and is the Italian version of Eurosport. |
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| Free Japanese Fonts | For information on obtaining Japanese fonts, please follow the link to the site. |
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| Crunchyroll | This site lets you watch dozens of free anime, dramas, and pop music programs for free! Best of all, it features English subtitles to keep you from getting too lost in the language. |
| Fluent U: Japanese Language and Culture Blog | Used to pull many of these resources, this blog highlights resources for learning and immersing oneself among the culture and speakers of the Japanese language. |
| Fuji News | By staying on top of political and social issues in Japan, you’ll soon develop your own opinions about the present state of the nation and be able to express them. Fuji News features current headline news embedded in the homepage. |
| Reddit: JTV subreddit | Pre-recorded video hand-picked by Redditers, this source is constantly updated with recently aired TV shows found from various sources |
| Tunein Radio | Listen to 100,000+ live radio stations, plus on-demand content like podcasts & shows anywhere you go. Can browse by country and city to hear current broadcasts. |
| NHK News | Easy to read news articles with the option to listen, change Kanji to Furigana, and watch videos |
| QVC Live from Japan | (Home Shopping) Offers a broad range of products. QVC stands for for -Quality, Value, Convenience-. It is an American cable, satellite and broadcast television network also broadcasting in Japan. |
Japan Magazine Resources |
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| AneCan | Popular Japanese-language fashion magazine published by Shogakukan. The magazine contains articles about fashion, beauty, health, model profile, careers for women, and more. |
| Seventeen | Japanese teenagers fashion magazine published by Shueisha, Inc. The magazine focusing on fashion trends, beauty, skincare, celebrities, nutrition, exercise, quizzes, horoscopes, lifestyles, hair, makeup, and more. |
| Tokyo Journal | Japanese English-language magazine about Tokyo. The magazine featuring arts, film, music, nightlife, celebrity, dining, Oriental medicine, martial arts, butoh, onsens, Japanese history, tattooing, Zen, Japanese female wrestling, Japanese basketball, lkabuki, samurai, modern ninja, classifieds, and more. |
| Vivi | One of the most widely circulated Japanese fashion magazines. The magazine published by the Kodansha Limited. Vivi includes articles about fashion, style, clothes, hair, nail, make-up, good lifestyles, gender, food, eating, sports, apparel, relationship, and more. Vivi magazine also published in China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. |
Japan National Newspapers |
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| 朝日新聞 | Asahi Shimbun | Literally “Morning Sun Newspaper”, this medium is one of the most widely circulated and stands as one of the five national newspapers in Japan. Subscribe Asahi Shimbun (Kindle Edition). |
| 毎日新聞 | Mainichi Shimbun | Literally “Daily News”, Mainichi Shimbun was founded in 1872 and remains one of oldest Japanese newspapers. It is considered one of the five “national” newspapers.Subscribe to Mainichi Shimbun (Kindle Edition). |
| 日本経済新聞 | Nikkei Shimbun | Literally “Japan Economic Newspaper”, is Nikkei Inc.’s flagship publication and the world’s largest financial newspaper, with a daily circulation exceeding three million. It is considered one of the five “national” newspapers. |
| 産経新聞 | Sankei Shimbun | Literally “Industrial and Economic Newspaper”, is a daily newspaper in Japan published by the Sankei Shimbun Co., Ltd. Considered one of the five “national” newspapers. |
| 読売新聞 | Yomiuri Shimbun | Yomiuri Shimbun is the largest Japanese-language newspaper by circulation. It is published in Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, and other major Japanese cities and remains part of the Yomiuri Group, Japan’s largest media conglomerate. It is considered one of the five “national” newspapers. |
Chūbu |
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| 中日新聞 | Chunichi Shimbun | A daily “broadsheet” newspaper published in mostly Aichi Prefecture and neighboring regions by Chunichi Shimbun Co., Ltd. The newspaper is dominant in its region, with a market penetration approaching 60 percent of the population. |
| 静岡新聞 | Shizuoka Shimbun | Literally “Shizuoka newspaper”, this is a Japanese language daily newspaper. The company is associated with the Shizuoka Broadcasting System (SBS) group. |
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| 中国新聞 | Chūgoku Shimbun | A Japanese local daily newspaper based in Hiroshima that was founded in 1892. |
| 山口新聞 | Yamaguchi Shimbun | A Japanese language daily newspaper published by The Minato-Yamaguchi Co., Ltd and headquartered in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi. It was first published in Shimonoseki in 1946. |
Hokkaidō |
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| 北海道新聞 | Hokkaidō Shimbun | A Japanese language daily newspaper published mainly in Hokkaidō, Japan by The Hokkaido Shimbun Press. It is often abbreviated as Doshin (道新 Dōshin). |
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| 神戸新聞 | Kobe Shimbun | a daily newspaper based in Kobe, Japan, and the company publishing that newspapers is also called The Kobe Shimbun |
| 京都新聞 |Kyoto Shimbun | A daily newspaper published in Kyoto, Japan, and headquartered in Kyoto and Ōtsu, and three branch offices in Uji, Tokyo and Osaka. |
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| 株式会社電通 | Dentsu | A Japanese international advertising and public relations company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. |
| 株式会社フジテレビジョン |Fuji Television | A Japanese television station that is based in Daiba, Minato, Tokyo, Japan, also known as Fuji TV. It is the flagship station of the Fuji News Network (FNN) and the Fuji Network System. |
| 上毛新聞 | Jōmō Shimbun | The regional daily newspaper published in Gunma prefecture, Japan. It was established in 1887. |
| 株式会社TBSラジオ&コミュニケーションズ | TBS Radio & Communications, Inc. | The flagship radio station of Japan Radio Network (JRN) in Tokyo, Japan. |
| 東京新聞 | Tokyo Shimbun | A Japanese newspaper published by The Chunichi Shimbun Company. The Chunichi Shimbun Company’s headquarters is in Nagoya, Japan. |
| Tokyo Sports | A Japanese daily sports newspaper covering a variety of mediums in the fields of sport and competition. |
| 株式会社テレビ東京 |TV Tokyo | A television station headquartered in Toranomon, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. It is one of the major Tokyo television stations, particularly specializing in anime. |
Kyūshū |
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| 西日本新聞 | Nishinippon Shimbun | Literally “West-Japan Daily”, this is a Japanese language daily newspaper published by the Nishinippon Shimbun Co., Ltd. It is headquartered in Fukuoka, which accounts for the bulk of its circulation, and is also sold throughout Kyūshū. |
| 宮崎日日新聞 | Miyazaki Nichinichi Shimbun | A daily newspaper that targets Miyazaki Prefecture in the Kyūshū region of Japan. |
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| 徳島新聞 | Tokushima Shimbun | A Japanese newspaper covering news across the country and in the Tokushima Prefecture located on Shikoku island. |
| Shikoku Shimbun | A Japanese newspaper covering news across the country and on the island of Shikoku, Japan. |
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| 河北新報 | Kahoku Shimpō | A daily newspaper serving as the block paper for the Tōhoku region of Japan. The first issue appeared in 1897 |
| 山形新聞 | Yamagata Shimbun | Covering news within the Yamagata Prefecture, this local newspaper also covers other stories in Japan. It was founded in 1876. |
The following listing highlights publications dedicated to the advancement of the teaching and learning of foreign languages, particularly languages other than English. Serving the professional interests of educators, researchers, and administrators across a range of contexts, these foreign language journals can certainly be utilized to stimulate language acquisition in a classroom setting.
Foreign Language Annals
Foreign Language Annals is the official refereed journal of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) and was first published in 1967. The journal seeks to serve the professional interests of classroom instructors, researchers, and administrators across a range of contexts and is dedicated to the advancement of the teaching and learning of foreign languages, particularly languages other than English. It is published four times per year. To access the most recent issue and/or archived issues of Foreign Language Annals, membership to ACTFL is required. Those interested in this publication may view the latest issue video abstracts or view abstracts on the video abstract library page.
Language Learning & Technology
Language Learning & Technology (LLT) is a refereed journal with an editorial board of scholars in the fields of second language acquisition and computer-assisted language learning. The focus of the publication is not technology per se, but rather issues related to language learning and language teaching, and how they are affected or enhanced by the use of technologies. Since its first publication in July 1997, LLT is sponsored and funded by the University of Hawai’i National Foreign Language Resource Center (NFLRC), University of Hawai‘i Center for Language and Technology (CLT), and the Michigan State University Center for Language Education and Research (CLEAR). Language Learning & Technology is published three times per year (February, June, and October) for free on the World Wide Web, at no cost to either authors or readers. Authors maintain copyright over their individual articles and should be contacted regarding any questions about republication rights.
Language Teaching
Language Teaching is a research resource for language professionals providing a rich and expert overview of research in the field of second-language teaching and learning. It offers critical survey articles of recent research on specific topics, second and foreign languages and countries, and invites original research articles reporting on replication studies and meta-analyses. The journal also includes regional surveys of outstanding doctoral dissertations, topic-based research timelines, theme-based research agendas, and recent plenary conference speeches. Research-in-progress reports, themed comparative book review articles and a list of publications received complement the content of each issue. A thorough peer-reviewing procedure applies to both the commissioned and the unsolicited articles.
Language Teaching Research
Language Teaching Research is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes research within the area of second or foreign language teaching. Although articles are written in English, the journal welcomes studies dealing with the teaching of languages other than English as well. The journal is a venue for studies that demonstrate sound research methods and which report findings that have clear pedagogical implications. This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
The Modern Language Journal
The editorial mission of The Modern Language Journal is to publish “research and discussion about the learning and teaching of foreign and second languages.” The MLJ is an international refereed journal that is dedicated to promoting scholarly exchange among researchers and teachers of all modern foreign languages and English as a second language. The journal is particularly committed to publishing high quality work in non-English languages. Its publication focus is further defined by linking the findings of research to teaching and learning in a variety of settings and on all educational levels. Article contributions are expected to meet the highest standards of scholarly excellence, advance theoretical knowledge, and explore clearly stated and well supported implications for teaching.
Chinese online TV, radio stations, and podcasts |
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| 360 TV | 360 TV provides links to popular TV series on other websites, and you can easily choose which site works best for you. There are also review scores for each series represented by the color of the tomatoes, which is helpful if you’re overwhelmed by the number of choices. |
| Baidu TV | Baidu, China’s largest search engine, has its own TV series channel. Dramas are up-to-date and the selection is vast. |
| BBC news podcast | The popular public service broadcaster and news source delivered in Chinese. |
| CCTV’s Learn Chinese | For pure beginners, the “Growing Up with Chinese” series on CCTV’s Learn Chinese channel is a good place to start. While it isn’t quite Chinese TV in the regular sense, the clips are really easy to understand, short, and wouldn’t overwhelm the elementary learner. |
| Corner with Love (转角遇到爱) | If you’re a beginner to intermediate learner, you’ll have a good chance of success (and great entertainment) if you follow a Taiwanese idol drama. The Taiwanese accent is clear, and idol dramas are usually set in common everyday situations that you can easily relate to (e.g. schools, offices, home). This drama is one of the most popular Taiwanese Idol Dramas to date. |
| Fluent U: Mandarin Chinese Language and Culture Blog | Used to pull many of these resources, this blog highlights resources for learning and immersing oneself among the culture and speakers of the Chinese language. |
| “If You Are the One” ( 非诚勿扰) | A dating game show that features mostly young professionals searching for a date or a soulmate. |
| iMandarinPod Special Chinese | A language learning based website utilizes videos to teach Chinese.td> |
| “iWalker” (愛玩客) | Travel programs are also a great way to learn, especially since they are very descriptive with places and emotions, while keeping the vocabulary simple and direct. There are many types of Chinese travel programs, and one example of a high-energy one is “iWalker” (愛玩客). |
| “Legend of the Condor Heroes” (射雕英雄传) | In addition to flowery expressions and vocabulary, period dramas also provide a glimpse into the ancient history of China. A popular series that you could start with is this epic story of good and evil. |
| ”Phoenix Chinese Channel” (凤凰网卫视新闻今日谈) | Phoenix is a Hong Kong-based television broadcaster that seeks to promote a free flow of information and entertainment within the Greater China region. |
| Radio Taiwan International | An international radio service that is a Taiwan government-owned station that broadcasts in 13 languages around the world with a majority emphasis on Mandarin-language broadcasts over shortwave into China. |
| Tudou TV | Tudou is a really popular site for streaming TV series and movies—and not just Chinese, but international programs as well. There’s also a free app available for download on tablets, Androids, iPhones and iPads, so you could really make your long commute to work an educational and entertaining one. |
| Tunein Radio | Listen to 100,000+ live radio stations, plus on-demand content like podcasts & shows anywhere you go. Can browse by country and city to hear current broadcasts. |
| Voice of America | A news source with stories covering global and domestic issues through the scope of American affairs delivered in Chinese. |
| Youku | Youku is a great resource and one of the nation’s largest video streaming websites, kind of like YouTube. |
Chinese News and Newspapers |
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| China News Services | State-owned news agency in the People’s Republic of China, serving overseas Chinese and residents of Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macau |
| China Times | News from Taiwan |
| Lian He Zao Bao | A daily newspaper from Singapore |
| Mei Nan Xin Wen | Online news from China and Taiwan |
| Ming Pao Daily News | News from Hong Kong |
| Ren Min Ri Bao | Official newspaper of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China |
| RTHK | RealAudio broadcasts in Cantonese from Radio Television Hong Kong |
| Sing Tao | An electronic daily from Hong Kong |
| Workers’ Daily | A simplified Chinese language newspaper that circulates nationwide in China discussing economic news |
| Zhong Guo Xin Wen Yu Bao Dao | Gateway to contemporary news, events and web resources. Published in Beijing by the China Internet Information Desk, a government-led initiative |
French online TV, radio stations, and podcasts |
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| Arte | Arte is a Franco-German network famous for its artistic and often avant-garde films and shows. Arte has a VOD platform allowing users to digitally borrow films and shows from their collection. Classic French cinema and documentaries are on offer, as are certain television shows. |
| Canal+ | A private channel that’s home to some of France’s best original programming. The best online programs to check out here are their “news” shows, which take a mocking approach to the nightly news. Le Petit Journal involves several bits, including a journalist doing funny interviews of very serious individuals from Anna Wintour to Front National politician Jean-Marie Lepen, while Les Guignols de l’Info conducts the nightly — and weekly — news entirely with marionettes. |
| France2 | A French public channel that offers quite a few different things to watch online. Many of the shows that you’ll see via France2’s site are actually extracts, previews or teasers. But one place where you’re sure to have a bit of fun is in the Un Jour, Une Histoire section. This section of the site shows full-length documentaries exploring the lives of French (and international) stars and personalities. |
| France 24’s news podcast | Staying up-to-date with the most recent news stories, a French news podcast is the thing for you. France 24’s news podcast is the ideal way to introduce yourself to the world of French news. New stories are up every day, with some as short as two minutes. An added bonus with this podcast is the video portion. |
| France Musique | A music podcast serving as an ideal solution for people who love music and French. Some podcasts are fairly song-centered, but many include interesting information from experts as well. |
| Fluent U: French Language and Culture Blog | Used to pull many of these resources, this blog highlights resources for learning and immersing oneself among the culture and speakers of the French language. |
| France Bleu’s le Grand miam (the big yum!) podcast | Brings you delicious treats from Rodolphe Martinez, Chef Jésus and Philippe Vigier. Every day from Monday to Friday, this hour-long podcast brings you easy recipes based on an ever-changing product of the day. The podcast also explores food events like markets, restaurant openings and food blogs. |
| France Inter’s culture podcast | A podcast intended for those living in Paris and gives suggestions of what to do in the city. But even if you’re not in Paris, it can be interesting to hear about all the new things going on in the French capital, especially given the wide range of topics. Podcasts may include history lessons on early 20th century Paris, reviews of hip hop shows or documentaries, or analyses of photo exhibits. |
| Je vous fais mon cinema | This link offers a great resource for those interested in both French music and French film. Hints are given by the presenter to try to help you guess what movie the next song is from; with a good amount of movie knowledge and a bit of comprehension skills, you’ll be playing along in no time. |
| Les grandes voix de la musique traditionnelle | Introduction into the world of international traditional music, particularly in the hands – or voices – of modern artists. Several different international musicians make up each podcast, with artists hailing from Egypt, Cuba, Iran, Italy, America, Pakistan, Afghanistan and more. |
| Petites musiques d’une grande guerre | This resource explores the music that was popular during the First World War. It’s an interesting glimpse into the past that was created in honor of the centennial of the war. Stories include soldier-musicians during the war, international music and musicians inspired by the war. |
| Poetry Podcast | Sponsored by the Comédie Française with the goal of offering a new poem every day from Monday through Friday. The podcast is a shorter one, just 2 minutes long on average, but the interpretation by the Comédie Française actors of classic French poetry will bring the verses to life. |
| Tunein Radio | Listen to 100,000+ live radio stations, plus on-demand content like podcasts & shows anywhere you go. Can browse by country and city to hear current broadcasts. |
| TV5MONDE | TV5MONDE is one channel that is actually available via certain cable providers, so you can watch French TV on your TV. But if you don’t have TV5MONDE, you can access this wealth of news from your computer. Several particularly short video types are available, like the court du jour (short of the day), which offers a 3-minute video on a current event or idea, and flash info, which gives you the inside scoop on the day’s news in a bite-sized format. |
Africa |
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| Algérie Press Service | Portal to newspapers and TV station sites. News reports on the Algierian economy, culture, sports and health as well as world news (Alger) |
| Agence Centrafique Presse | National press agency. Searchable. From Bangui, Central African Republic |
| Aujourd´hui Le Maroc | An online newspaper from Morocco. Archives from 2003 |
| Sud Online (Quotidien) | An online newspaper from Senegal |
Belgium |
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| Het Laatste Nieuws | One of the most widely circulated newspapers published in Brussels, Belgium |
| Le Soir | Leading Belgian French-language newspaper based in Brussels |
Canada |
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| Le Journal de Montréal | A daily tabloid newspaper that is the largest-circulating newspaper in Quebec |
| La Presse | A French-language daily newspaper founded in 1884 |
| Radio-Canada (Radio and TV) | Radio (AM and FM) and television website for CBC |
| Le Réseau des Sports | A Canadian sports magazine |
France |
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| Agence France-Presse (AFP) | One of the largest news agencies |
| France 24 | International news channel, covering international current events from a French perspective |
| La Tribune | French business newspaper contains in-depth articles about economy, industry, banking, finance, stock exchange, employment, and more |
| Le Canard enchaîné | Leading weekly newspaper published in France. The newspaper was established in 1915 |
| Le Figaro | Le Figaro is one of the most widely read newspapers in France |
| Le Monde | Leading French evening daily newspaper. Subscribe to the Kindle Edition of Le Monde |
| Le Parisien | One of the top selling France newspapers |
Switzerland |
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| 24 heures | A French newspaper, published by Edipresse, located in Canton of Vaud, Switzerland |
| Le Courrier | Swiss daily newspaper based in Geneva |
German online TV, radio stations, and podcasts |
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| Arte | An arts and culture channel produced in France and Germany. You can watch short clips from many of its shows online. |
| Das Erste | Das Erste is Germany’s first public channel. As well as news, some of its popular shows include Tatort, a crime series, Sandmännchen, a children’s show, soap operas including Marienhof and Lindenstraße and some sports events. |
| Deutsche Welle | Germany’s international broadcaster producing TV, radio and online services in German and many other languages. The video on demand section has an archive of shows already broadcast. |
| Duolingo: German Learning Resources List | Ranging between introductory learners and experts, this diverse compilation highlights different shows, websites, and movies in German chosen to improve German language acquisition. |
| Fluent U: German Language and Culture Blog | Used to pull many of these resources, this blog highlights resources for learning and immersing oneself among the culture and speakers of the German language. |
| Fluent U: The Ultimate Guide to Watching German TV Online | Combining language learning with entertainment is made easy with this resource as German youtube videos, podcasts, radio, blogs, movies, and solutions to viewing local television is explored. |
| German Pod 101 | A podcast series with lessons designed for every level of ability, from the absolute beginner to the advanced speaker. The lessons feature acted out scenes, with the dialogues translated by the hosts. The hosts then delve into verb conjugations and other aspects of grammar. There’s a good rapport between them and they occasionally provide some interesting cultural insights. You can also follow these lessons by reading the transcript. |
| Learn German by Podcast | Beginners wanting a good grounding in German language to build from will find a lot of useful material in “Learn German by Podcast.” The lessons focus on an acted out scene, which is usually repeated and then followed by a thorough dissection of the dialogue. Each podcast is accompanied by a suite of learning materials including a full transcript, a vocabulary list and exercises to try. |
| MDR (Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk) | The Central German Broadcasting channel, also part of Die Dritten. Displays regional shows and news and many of the program pages have video clips. |
| NDR (Norddeutscher Rundfunk) | The North German Broadcasting channel, one of seven regional networks collectively known as Die Dritten (The Third Networks). Produced by ARD, the same public service broadcasting station behind Das Erste. Features documentaries, older movies and regional news programs. |
| ProSieben | Privately-owned channel showing entertainment, comedy, sport and music programs and film trailers. There are episode synopses, quizzes, photo galleries and video interviews with producers from various US series as well. The video pages show highlights from some of the most popular programs. |
| Slow German | A podcast aiming to accelerate German language learning for beginners and intermediates. For beginners, the podcasts are in English with introductions to key German words and navigation of specific situations (such as ordering in a restaurant). For the intermediate learner, Annik, the host living in Munich, narrates totally in German but at a relatively slowed-down pace. A transcript in German of each podcast is provided. |
| Tunein Radio | Listen to 100,000+ live radio stations, plus on-demand content like podcasts & shows anywhere you go. Can browse by country and city to hear current broadcasts. |
| ZDF (Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen) | Germany’s second channel, also a public broadcaster, shows educational episodes of shows. |
Austria |
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| Kronen Zeitung (Krone) | One of the most widely circulated newspapers in Austria. The newspaper was established in 1900 and is headquartered in Vienna. |
| Oberösterreichische Nachrichten | Daily newspaper based in Linz. Local edition of the newspaper also published from Steyr, das Salzkammergut, Mühlviertel, Wels, and das Innviertel. |
| Österreich | Austrian national daily newspaper. |
| Tiroler Tageszeitung (TT) | Daily newspaper based in Tyrol and owned by Moser Holding. Regional edition of the TT printed in Tyrol, Landeck, Kitzbühel, Schwaz, Reutte, Kufstein, Innsbruck, and Imst. |
| Wirtschafts Blatt | Daily Austrian business and financial newspaper. Wirtschafts Blatt featuring business, market opportunities, investment, real state, and more. |
| Wiener Zeitung | Austrian daily newspaper. The Wiener Zeitung was founded in 1703. Wiener Zeitung is one of the oldest newspapers in Europe. |
Germany |
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| Abendzeitung (AZ) | Daily tabloid format newspaper based in Munich, Germany. Abendzeitung is also published in Nuremberg. |
| Augsburger Allgemeine | Regional daily newspaper headquartered in Augsburg, Germany. |
| Bild | Leading daily tabloid printed nationwide including Ahrensburg, Berlin, Essen, Esslingen, Hanover, Leipzig, Munich, Neu-Isenburg, and Syke. |
| Das Aktuelle Tagesprogramm | Information on German television |
| Der Spiegel | Germany’s first online political magazine. |
| Die Welt | Daily newspaper published in Berlin, Germany. The newspaper owned by the multimedia company Axel Springer AG. |
| Die Zeit | One of the most widely read German newspapers.Subscribe to Die Zeit(Kindle Edition) |
| Elektroniknet | An electronics magazine highlighting technology trends and news. |
| Elle | A monthly women’s magazine. |
| GEO Explorer | News from “Project Tropical Rainforest” and GEO magazine. |
| Handelsblatt | Business newspaper based in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Subscribe to Handelsblatt (Kindle Edition). |
| Jetzt | A German online magazine aimed at a young audience covering a variety of topics. |
| PC Magazin News | An online computer magazine. Publication of online editions started in late 1994 and continues to this day. |
| Süddeutsche Zeitung (SZ) | Leading German-language newspaper based in Munich. The newspaper owned by the Südwestdeutsche Medienholding. Subscribe to Süddeutsche Zeitung(Kindle Edition). |
Italy |
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| Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata (ANSA) | The leading wire service in Italy, and one of the leaders amongst news agencies. ANSA is a not-for-profit cooperative, whose members and owners are 36 leading news organizations in Italy. |
| Avvenire | An Italian daily newspaper which is affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church and is based in Milan |
| Corriere della Sera | One of the top selling newspapers in Italy. |
| Il Resto del Carlino | Italian regional newspaper based in Bologna, Italy. The newspaper was founded in 1885. |
| Il Sole 24 Ore | A national daily business newspaper owned by Confindustria, the Italian employers’ federation. |
| Il Tirreno | A regional Italian newspaper, printed in Livorno and published in Tuscany. |
| Internazionale | A weekly magazine of articles (in Italian) from newspapers and magazines throughout the world. (Currently contains summary of latest issue, world news in brief, and a few selected articles.) |
| La Gazzetta dello Sport | Popular Italian sports newspaper. The newspaper featuring Italian soccer, golf, baseball, basketball, and more. La Gazzetta dello Sport’s based in Milan, Italy. |
| La Repubblica | One of the largest Italian newspapers, published by Gruppo Editoriale L’Espresso. |
| La Stampa | Leading Italian national daily newspaper based in Turin.Subscribe to La Stampa (Kindle Edition). |
| Leggo | One of the most widely read newspapers in Italy. |
| Rai Sport 1 | The website to an Italian sports TV channel, launched in 1999 by the state-owned RAI television network. It broadcasts Italian and international sports events in Italy and is the Italian version of Eurosport. |
Japanese Fonts |
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| Free Japanese Fonts | For information on obtaining Japanese fonts, please follow the link to the site. |
Japanese TV and radio stations |
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| Crunchyroll | This site lets you watch dozens of free anime, dramas, and pop music programs for free! Best of all, it features English subtitles to keep you from getting too lost in the language. |
| Fluent U: Japanese Language and Culture Blog | Used to pull many of these resources, this blog highlights resources for learning and immersing oneself among the culture and speakers of the Japanese language. |
| Fuji News | By staying on top of political and social issues in Japan, you’ll soon develop your own opinions about the present state of the nation and be able to express them. Fuji News features current headline news embedded in the homepage. |
| Reddit: JTV subreddit | Pre-recorded video hand-picked by Redditers, this source is constantly updated with recently aired TV shows found from various sources |
| Tunein Radio | Listen to 100,000+ live radio stations, plus on-demand content like podcasts & shows anywhere you go. Can browse by country and city to hear current broadcasts. |
| NHK News | Easy to read news articles with the option to listen, change Kanji to Furigana, and watch videos |
| QVC Live from Japan | (Home Shopping) Offers a broad range of products. QVC stands for for -Quality, Value, Convenience-. It is an American cable, satellite and broadcast television network also broadcasting in Japan. |
Japan Magazine Resources |
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| AneCan | Popular Japanese-language fashion magazine published by Shogakukan. The magazine contains articles about fashion, beauty, health, model profile, careers for women, and more. |
| Seventeen | Japanese teenagers fashion magazine published by Shueisha, Inc. The magazine focusing on fashion trends, beauty, skincare, celebrities, nutrition, exercise, quizzes, horoscopes, lifestyles, hair, makeup, and more. |
| Tokyo Journal | Japanese English-language magazine about Tokyo. The magazine featuring arts, film, music, nightlife, celebrity, dining, Oriental medicine, martial arts, butoh, onsens, Japanese history, tattooing, Zen, Japanese female wrestling, Japanese basketball, lkabuki, samurai, modern ninja, classifieds, and more. |
| Vivi | One of the most widely circulated Japanese fashion magazines. The magazine published by the Kodansha Limited. Vivi includes articles about fashion, style, clothes, hair, nail, make-up, good lifestyles, gender, food, eating, sports, apparel, relationship, and more. Vivi magazine also published in China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. |
Japan National Newspapers |
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| 朝日新聞 | Asahi Shimbun | Literally “Morning Sun Newspaper”, this medium is one of the most widely circulated and stands as one of the five national newspapers in Japan. Subscribe Asahi Shimbun (Kindle Edition). |
| 毎日新聞 | Mainichi Shimbun | Literally “Daily News”, Mainichi Shimbun was founded in 1872 and remains one of oldest Japanese newspapers. It is considered one of the five “national” newspapers.Subscribe to Mainichi Shimbun (Kindle Edition). |
| 日本経済新聞 | Nikkei Shimbun | Literally “Japan Economic Newspaper”, is Nikkei Inc.’s flagship publication and the world’s largest financial newspaper, with a daily circulation exceeding three million. It is considered one of the five “national” newspapers. |
| 産経新聞 | Sankei Shimbun | Literally “Industrial and Economic Newspaper”, is a daily newspaper in Japan published by the Sankei Shimbun Co., Ltd. Considered one of the five “national” newspapers. |
| 読売新聞 | Yomiuri Shimbun | Yomiuri Shimbun is the largest Japanese-language newspaper by circulation. It is published in Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, and other major Japanese cities and remains part of the Yomiuri Group, Japan’s largest media conglomerate. It is considered one of the five “national” newspapers. |
Chūbu |
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| 中日新聞 | Chunichi Shimbun | A daily “broadsheet” newspaper published in mostly Aichi Prefecture and neighboring regions by Chunichi Shimbun Co., Ltd. The newspaper is dominant in its region, with a market penetration approaching 60 percent of the population. |
| 静岡新聞 | Shizuoka Shimbun | Literally “Shizuoka newspaper”, this is a Japanese language daily newspaper. The company is associated with the Shizuoka Broadcasting System (SBS) group. |
Chūgoku |
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| 中国新聞 | Chūgoku Shimbun | A Japanese local daily newspaper based in Hiroshima that was founded in 1892. |
| 山口新聞 | Yamaguchi Shimbun | A Japanese language daily newspaper published by The Minato-Yamaguchi Co., Ltd and headquartered in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi. It was first published in Shimonoseki in 1946. |
Hokkaidō |
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| 北海道新聞 | Hokkaidō Shimbun | A Japanese language daily newspaper published mainly in Hokkaidō, Japan by The Hokkaido Shimbun Press. It is often abbreviated as Doshin (道新 Dōshin). |
Kansai (Kinki) |
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| 神戸新聞 | Kobe Shimbun | a daily newspaper based in Kobe, Japan, and the company publishing that newspapers is also called The Kobe Shimbun |
| 京都新聞 |Kyoto Shimbun | A daily newspaper published in Kyoto, Japan, and headquartered in Kyoto and Ōtsu, and three branch offices in Uji, Tokyo and Osaka. |
Kantō |
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| 株式会社電通 | Dentsu | A Japanese international advertising and public relations company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. |
| 株式会社フジテレビジョン |Fuji Television | A Japanese television station that is based in Daiba, Minato, Tokyo, Japan, also known as Fuji TV. It is the flagship station of the Fuji News Network (FNN) and the Fuji Network System. |
| 上毛新聞 | Jōmō Shimbun | The regional daily newspaper published in Gunma prefecture, Japan. It was established in 1887. |
| 株式会社TBSラジオ&コミュニケーションズ | TBS Radio & Communications, Inc. | The flagship radio station of Japan Radio Network (JRN) in Tokyo, Japan. |
| 東京新聞 | Tokyo Shimbun | A Japanese newspaper published by The Chunichi Shimbun Company. The Chunichi Shimbun Company’s headquarters is in Nagoya, Japan. |
| Tokyo Sports | A Japanese daily sports newspaper covering a variety of mediums in the fields of sport and competition. |
| 株式会社テレビ東京 |TV Tokyo | A television station headquartered in Toranomon, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. It is one of the major Tokyo television stations, particularly specializing in anime. |
Kyūshū |
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| 西日本新聞 | Nishinippon Shimbun | Literally “West-Japan Daily”, this is a Japanese language daily newspaper published by the Nishinippon Shimbun Co., Ltd. It is headquartered in Fukuoka, which accounts for the bulk of its circulation, and is also sold throughout Kyūshū. |
| 宮崎日日新聞 | Miyazaki Nichinichi Shimbun | A daily newspaper that targets Miyazaki Prefecture in the Kyūshū region of Japan. |
Shikoku |
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| 徳島新聞 | Tokushima Shimbun | A Japanese newspaper covering news across the country and in the Tokushima Prefecture located on Shikoku island. |
| Shikoku Shimbun | A Japanese newspaper covering news across the country and on the island of Shikoku, Japan. |
Tōhoku |
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| 河北新報 | Kahoku Shimpō | A daily newspaper serving as the block paper for the Tōhoku region of Japan. The first issue appeared in 1897 |
| 山形新聞 | Yamagata Shimbun | Covering news within the Yamagata Prefecture, this local newspaper also covers other stories in Japan. It was founded in 1876. |