Want to know the 25 greatest foreign language products on Amazon for 2023?
There is no shortage of options, that is for sure. If you are learning a new language, these products below are the best of the best! They will help you study as efficiently as possible and will improve your language skills tenfold.
From books on how to learn to fun games to helpful study tools and more – these are the best products available on the market today.
After all, if you are looking for some products that will fit perfectly into your life on any budget, Amazon is one of the best places to look. They have an incredible selection for foreign language learners and they offer products suited for a lot of different languages that many sites do not offer. On top of this, their selection of fun, general study tools makes Amazon a top pick!
I hope this list below helps with finding what resource is perfect for you and your language learning journey.
For products that are specific to the language you are learning, be sure to check out the free resources and master lists for specific languages on my site, too! Just search the language(s) you are learning and then browse the results.
Happy learning!
No time to read the whole post?
No worries! These are the top 4 products I recommend:
Fluent Forever is the best book about language learning
Other-Wordly is the best coffee table book for linguaphiles
Lingo Mastery has the best short stories for language learning
The Kindle Paperwhite is the best study tool for readers (click here to learn why reading is so important in language learning!)
1.) The Best Book About Learning Languages
The ultimate rapid language-learning guide!
Written by Gabriel Wyner, a polyglot who speaks six languages fluently. He learned them via self-study and in Fluent Forever, he reveals his top techniques and tips. A must-read for any language learner, especially those who are fairly new to language learning.
2.) A Short Book on Language Learning
Away with Words was written Ryan Doherty, a polyglot who speaks 5 languages fluently.
This is a great book with tons of language learning tips and tricks. It is short and succinct, but it packs a punch and is suitable for learners of any language and level!
3.) Not Directly Language Related, but Important for Language Learners!
This book, while not about language learning in particular, is such a help to us language students.
Jim Kwik is a world-renowned brain coach and has spent more than 25 years helping people unlock their full potential. He teaches the science-based practices and field-tested tips to accelerate self-learning, communication, memory, focus, recall, and speed reading - all to create fast, measurable results. Results that can certainly benefit us with language learning!
4.) A Gem if You Love Linguistics
Authored by linguist Guy Deutscher, this book is an investigation into the creation and evolution of language.
He draws on groundbreaking discoveries in modern linguistics, arguing that destruction and creation in language are entwined and showing how these processes are continuously in operation - generating new words, new structures, and new meanings in language!
5.) An Insider’s Look into Conlangs
This fun book is almost 400 riveting pages of an insiderβs tour through the construction of invented languages.
It was authored by David J. Peterson - the creator of more than 30 constructed languages. Some you may know from 'Dune', 'Game of Thrones', 'The 100', or 'Thor: Dark World'!
6.) The Best Book for the Best Mix: Puzzles and Languages!
Authored by puzzle master Alex Bellos, is a globe-trotting, time-traveling celebration of language great for all puzzle and language lovers!
It will tease your brain and twist your tongue with unusual alphabets, fascinating characters, and intriguing local customs for time-telling, naming children, and more.
7.) Helpful Short Stories for Language Learners
These great books by Lingo Mastery contain multiple stories and are offered for beginners and intermediate learners in tons of different languages! From Swedish to Japanese to German and so many more.
8.) A Fun, Naughty Series for Language Learners
The D!RTY series for learning slang and vulgarities comes in tons of different languages and is a very fun and interesting read for any language student!
Slang and vulgarities are an important part of language learning, especially once you become intermediate or advanced in a language! It will help you sound more natural and help you understand common language better.
9.) The Best Bilingual Visual Dictionary
This series from DK offers so many different languages! All offer around 10,000 different, illustrated terms arranged by themes and situations.
This dictionary is also accompanied by a free audio app that can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play, so you can learn the correct pronunciation of everyday words and phrases.
10.) A Fun Way to Learn Vocab
These word search puzzles by David Solenky are offered in tons of different languages and contain over 100 different puzzles - all with great vocab for you to learn!
11.) The Best Language Charts
BarCharts Quick Study series contains tons of incredibly helpful (laminated!) charts in various languages on various topics. Whether grammar related or vocab related or a simple alphabet chart, this company has you covered.
12.) The Best Way to Practice Handwriting and a New Script
GenkΕ yΕshi is a type of Japanese paper meant for writing. It is primarily used for Japanese kana and kanji, but you could theoretically use the squares the paper offers for any writing practice!
Mastering the script of your target language and nailing your handwriting in it are both so important. These practice books will help you get there in no time!
13.) The Best Coffee Table Book for Linguaphiles
This book written by Yee-Lum Mak and illustrated by Kelsey Garrity-Riley is a stunning look into unique words in various languages around the world. There is a high percentage of English words, compared to other, similar books, but there are still plenty of other languages represented.
The illustrations and design are truly gorgeous and there are near 100 words defined, making this book a one-of-a-kind piece.
14.) Another Unique Coffee Table Book
This fun book by Ella Frances Sanders contains more than 50 unique expressions from all over the world - all illustrated beautifully! Not only are there illustrations, but also simple, fun explanations of the expressions.
15.) A Great Pair to The Two Books Above
This book by Ella Frances Sanders brings to life more than 50 words from various languages that donβt have direct English translations. And it does so with charming illustrations and interesting, humorous definitions and insight!
16.) A Great Book for A2+ Learners
This book is a great option for A2+ learners. Its fairly straightforward and simple and the context lends well to learning new words and phrases.
You can also usually find this book with bilingual side-by-side options which is a great option for A1 learners!
17.) An Amazing Series for A2/B1+ Learners!
Percy Jackson is an amazing series to learn another language with - its simple enough for most learners to understand, its fast paced, its fun and interesting, and its a long series!
With plenty of books to go through, you can grow your language level as you go.
18.) The Best Home Accessory
You can find 8 different languages in this magnetic poetry series, from Norwegian to Chinese for kids and more.
Rearrange the words to write simple poems or messages to your roommates, a haiku on your car hood, or even a novelette on your omelette maker. Magnetic Poetry is both a creative writing aid, and just a really fun, limitless toy!
19.) A Fun Way to Learn the Basics of a Language
This game is offered in a few different languages! With all of them, you will learn your chosen language via KLOO's unique ColorSense Card System and Discovery Learning system.
Each deck covers a special theme. As you master all the words in one deck move onto the next. Keep playing and you'll learn hundreds and be able to make tens of thousands of sentences!
20.) An Amazing Way to Learn Vocab
The popular award-winning game, similar to Scrabble, is now available in various languages other than English!
Bananagram is a fast moving, addictive, and educational game. No waiting turns and no paper or pencils needed. It is certainly is great and fun way to study your target language!
21.) An Irreplaceable Help for ANY Language Learner!
This product is amazing for language learners. Did you know that you can read in multiple languages and you can access dictionaries, Wikipedia, and Google Translate all at the touch of a button?
That makes this tool invaluable for language learners! Your language level will progress rapidly when you start to read and understand the language so greatly and so easily, due to the helpful tools offered within your Kindle!
22.) A Must-Have for Anyone Nowadays
These glasses are amazing! They are so comfortable and lightweight and they block the blue light emitted by digital products and prevent UV400, as well.
Blue blockers are extremely important for you if you use your phone or computer often. They help you get to sleep faster and sleep better, they reduce eye strain and headaches, and they can be worn over contacts!
23.) Your New Favorite Study Buddy
These headphones are a great, budget-friendly option for amazing noise cancelling headphones. They have ANC (active noise cancelation), they are adjustable, the ear pads are very soft and comfortable, the sound quality is very good, and the battery life is extremely long - up to 100 hours!
For those study sessions where you need to focus, these headphones are your best study buddy!
24.) A Beautiful Multilingual Decor Piece
This beautiful and simple wall art is great for language lovers! It shows the world hello in 20 different languages.
Unfortunately, the scripts are all romanized which can be a con for some, but if you search on Amazon, you can find some options with non-romanized scripts too!
25.) The Best Conversation Starter
This tote bag is a great option to not only carry your supplies in a cute way, but to also potentially start some great conversations.
Part (and one of the best benefits) of language learning is expanding your world and making new friends along the way and this bag can certainly help you!
Non-Amazon Bonus! Printables for Language Learners:
From Korean study packs and charts to S.M.A.R.T language goal creation to language vocab challenges to weekly language planners and so much more!
These printables will help any language learner - no matter the level or language!
You donβt have to spend a lot of money on the best foreign language products on Amazon. There are plenty of excellent options that will help you, without breaking the bank. Hopefully this list has helped you find the perfect product for your studies!
If there was anything I missed on our list, please comment below! I am always happy to find more ideas.
Like This Gift Guide?
Check out my guide on 60 gifts for any language learner!
Latest posts:
- The 25 Greatest Foreign Language Products on Amazon!
- Spanish Reflexive Verbs: a Simple How to Guide!
- How to Learn a Different Alphabet or Writing System!
- How to use Social Media for Language Learning! [+ Accounts to follow]
- How To Use Spaced Repetition for Language learning!
Let’s be friends! π
Leave a Reply