Exploring Your Issue

Mary Glasgow Magazines are an exciting range of topical, levelled magazines and online resources to help your students:

  • Develop their Spanish or French skills from Levels 1 to 3/4
  • Practice and consolidate their knowledge of grammar and language structure
  • Build vocabulary, comprehension, speaking and listening skills
  • Grow intercultural awareness and understanding of the culture and history of the target language
  • Practice target language independent reading and listening

 

Magazine features include:

  • Authentic articles written by native speakers covering contemporary issues
  • Preparation and Discussion boxes act as a starter and plenary for each lesson
  • Discussion topic encourage debate and expression
  • Vocabulary boxes with audio recordings aid understanding of difficult words
  • Engaging language activities consolidate grammar, functions and vocabulary introduced in each article
  • Links to engaging multimedia help to diversify learning
  • ACTFL World-Readiness Standards for Learning and AP topics are listed alongside articles

With each Mary Glasgow subscription, you get:

 

  • Audio tracks
  • Listen Alongs
  • Worksheets
  • Videos
  • Google Quizzes
  • Extra online content
  • Listening activities

 

as well as resources to support and guide teachers in the classroom:

  • Digital Resource Guides
  • Teachers’ Guide with lesson plans
  • Newsletters (by email)

Video

An authentic video is linked to each issue, featuring real teens discussing everyday life and culture. Full transcripts and video activities are provided. Subtitles can be accessed by viewing the video through the digital magazine.

Archives

Teachers can access even more resources on popular topics using the online archive. It includes past articles, worksheets and more, including:

  • Audio
  • Videos
  • Listen Alongs
  • Extra online content
  • Listening Activities

How It Works

Click "Issues" on the website and explore! Below you can see examples of the online resources that are available with each issue:

Google Quizzes

An online quiz and video activities accompany each issue, providing a fun, easy way for students to test their language skills. Teachers can assign quizzes to students through Google Classroom or via email, and keep a record of their students’ progress using the automated grading system. How to use Google Quizzes.