Vocable

Vocable is a French monthly magazine dedicated to language learning through the international press. Founded in 1984 by Dominique Lecat and published by Société maubeugeoise d’édition & Cie in Paris, it offers selections of articles from leading foreign newspapers and magazines — such as The Economist, The New York Times, The Guardian, ABC, El País, Wirtschaftswoche and Der Spiegel — presented in their original language with translations of difficult words and expressions provided in French at the end of each page. The magazine is published in separate English, German and Spanish editions, and an "All English" version replaces French translations with English synonyms to aid comprehension. Each article is preceded by a short French introduction and classified by difficulty level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). A detachable central section called Praticable reviews grammar and vocabulary basics for practical situations. Vocable also offers audio content by subscription, available as downloads (mp4) or audio CDs, in either a "conversation" format (a radio-style show discussing topics from the current issue) or a "reading" format (the magazine read aloud in the target language). Originally published twice a month on alternate Thursdays, Vocable moved to a monthly schedule in October 2022 and now appears on the first Friday of each month. The magazine was recognized as being of pedagogical interest by the French Ministry of National Education in 2011. Its website, vocable.fr, extends the brand with video reports, film and series recommendations in original version, language test advice, study-abroad content and translation contests.

Vocable was founded in 1984 by Dominique Lecat. It is published by Société maubeugeoise d’édition & Cie, based in Paris. The magazine was originally a bimonthly publication, released every other Thursday. It offers separate English, German and Spanish editions, each containing articles from the international press in their original language with French translations of difficult words and expressions. An "All English" version provides the same content as the English edition but replaces French translations with English synonyms. In 2011, the magazine was recognized as being of pedagogical interest by the French Ministry of National Education. In October 2022, Vocable changed from a bimonthly to a monthly publication schedule, now appearing on the first Friday of each month. The brand has also expanded into audio content, available by subscription as downloads or audio CDs, in conversation or reading formats. Its website, vocable.fr, offers additional language-learning resources such as video reports, film and series recommendations in original version, advice on language tests and study abroad, and translation contests.

• 2022

  Publication frequency changed from bimonthly to monthly in October 2022.

• 2011

  Recognized as being of pedagogical interest by the French Ministry of National Education.

• 1984

  Vocable founded by Dominique Lecat.

Language-learning magazine using authentic international press articles with translation aids, graded by CEFR level.

• Vocable Anglais

  English-language edition with articles in original English and French translation aids.

• Vocable Allemand

  German-language edition with articles in original German and French translation aids.

• Vocable Espagnol

  Spanish-language edition with articles in original Spanish and French translation aids.

• All English

  Version with same content as the English edition but French translations replaced by English synonyms.

• Audio content

  Subscription-based audio in conversation or reading format, available as download or CD.

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