English Magazines

How to start reading more extensively

by Kasra Sharifan | Jul 18, 2019 | Reading

There are thousands of magazines published in English every month covering a variety of topics from celebrities to more global issues like global warming or the gulf of Mexico oil spill. Apart from having topics that are interesting to read, the articles are used in the reading section of IELTS.

So, you ought to start reading more extensively because knowing the style will help you read more effectively in the IELTS exam. Here are four well-known, internationally-recognized magazines you will love to read:

TIME

Category:	News Magazine
Frequency:	Weekly
Country:	United States
Circulation:	(more than) 3.2 million copies
Since:	1923

TIME magazine is famous because not only does it cover each week’s news, but it can be read in an hour and usually focuses on one celebrity or an individual to make the tone of magazine understandable for everyone.

TIME

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National Geographic

Category:	Geography, Science, History, Nature
Frequency:	Monthly
Country:	United States
Circulation:	(more than) 4 million copies
Since:	1888

National Geographic magazine is famous for its articles on geography, history, and world culture; not to mention a lot of stunning pictures.

National Geographic

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Newsweek

Category:	News Magazine
Frequency:	Weekly
Country:	United States
Circulation:	(more than) 1.5 million copies
Since:	1933

Being the second most popular news magazine, after TIME, the magazine also focuses on news and opinions on a weekly basis.

Newsweek

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Reader’s Digest

Category:	Families’ General Interest
Frequency:	Monthly
Country:	United States
Circulation:	(more than) 4.5 million copies
Since:	1922

Reader’s Digest carries the title of best-selling consumer magazine in the United States. Surprisingly, the size of the magazine is almost half the other magazines in this field.

Readers Digest

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Kasra Sharifan

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British Council certified English teacher, IDP-trained IELTS instructor, content writer, editor-in-chief, co-founder, and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at IELTS Juice Online Academy.