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RussianPod101 Black Friday Special! First 101 Users Get 51% OFF Total!

Hello Listener, We know you were expecting 41% OFF for Black Friday. We planned on it. You got the sneak peek email. But it’s Black Friday! And Thanksgiving and Hanukkah (Thanksgivukkah) just happened on the same day! What do we do? Well...we want to make it even easier for you learn Russian! So, in the spirit of Thanksgivukkah and Black Friday...here’s an extra 10% OFF on top of your 41% OFF discount! Black Friday Special: Today Only Get an EXTRA 10%... Save 51% TOTAL on our most popular Basic and Premium subscriptions (choose from 1 month to 3, 6, 12, and 24 months)! 24-month Premium is as low as $4.90/month and 24-month Basic is as low as $1.96/month. Take advantage! This deal ends when all spots are filled up or when the... Show more

Thank Yourself This Thanksgiving & Learn 29 Ways To Say Thank You

Hi Listener, It’s about to get really busy. The holidays are coming up which means... Gifts for moms, gifts for dads, gifts for friends. Everyone but yourself. And your Russian? If you’re not careful, your Russian language will take a backseat. So this Thanksgiving, you come first. Thank yourself with something that gets you speaking better Russian in minutes. We owe you a thank you too! Thank you for learning Russian with RussianPod101 and for being part of the Innovative Language family. To show our gratitude, get a head start on 29 languages in under 2 minutes by learning one of the most important phrases, “Thank You.” Learn how to say “Thank You” in 29 languages with this free video lesson! Click Here For Your Free... Show more

Boo! Tricks, Treats and Monster Discounts Inside This RussianPod101 Halloween Newsletter

Hi there Listener, Looking for some Russian Halloween treats? Well, we’re still one day away from the candy-eating holiday that Halloween is, but there are a few inside this newsletter. There’s that new, free iPhone/iPad App with 33 languages inside. And there’s a Halloween Sale with MONSTER 27% savings on all of our Basic and Premium subscriptions at RussianPod101... except discounted subscriptions are running low and we’re ending the sale on Halloween, at midnight (EST)! Anything else? You’ll have to keep reading to see what’s up this month! In this month’s spooky newsletter: Ends Tomorrow! Learn Russian with a MONSTER 27% OFF Discount We Stuck 33 Languages Inside this FREE Visual Dictionary iPhone App ... Show more

4 Signs You’re Learning Russian Like A Zombie This Halloween

Hi there listener! What are 4 signs you’re turning into a Russian learning zombie this Halloween? You’re up until 3AM studying Russian and develop bags under your eyes... like a zombie! You’re digging through b-o-o-r-i-n-g textbooks and your b-r-a-a-a-i-n-s just won’t process what you’ve read a minute ago. “Wait... what?” Your spoken Russian comes out as “uhh...graarhhrrr” because all you’ve been doing is reading. And... your Russian progress has simply slowed down to zombie-speed. So, this Halloween... we’re helping you break out of zombie learning and learn real-life Russian — with living, breathing, native speakers that explain all the Russian you’ll hear in real life and teach you... Show more

33 Languages Inside This Free iPhone App! Visual Dictionary is here!

Hello listener! That’s right, 33 languages! So whether you go for just Russian... or try new languages like Korean or Spanish, this app lets you decide. And of course, it’s free! What’s Visual Dictionary about? Visual Dictionary - Learn 33 languages for the iPhone & iPad teaches you practical, real life vocabulary through real-life scenarios like streets, train stations, airports, restaurants, supermarkets and more. Master up to 3,400+ must-know words across 33 languages by simply exploring scenarios one-by-one and tapping on your surroundings to get their meanings. Each language comes with 104 words and 3 scenarios with Visual Dictionary Want to get more words? Unlock the entire language with a $9.99 in-app upgrade... Show more

RussianPod101 Epic Newsletter: 4 ways to learn Russian, 3 ways to save BIG!

Hello Listener, Do you know the 4 ways to learn Russian at RussianPod101? “Well...I just know there’s Premium and I think Free users get a 7-day trial.” Whoa, whoa, hold on. Free Users get access to all the newest lessons published in the last 3 weeks and much more. But if you’re still in the dark about the 4 types of subscriptions at RussianPod101, we explain them below. And while the EPIC Sale is up, you save BIG on Basic, Premium and Premium PLUS subscriptions and learn Russian with our advanced learning system. Keep reading to find out more! The 4 ways to learn Russian at RussianPod101. Premium:Unlimited Access to All Lessons, Notes & Study Tools. Premium Plus: Premium Access & Your Russian Own... Show more

Learning Russian? That’s Pretty Epic. If you haven’t realized this already…

Hello Listener, Learning Russian? That’s pretty epic. If you haven’t realized this already... the amount of people actually choosing to learn Russian (or any language for that matter), setting goals, and learning despite whatever excuse and distraction daily life throws at them... is very, very small. It’s very easy to do nothing... and get nothing done. Lots of people do that. But learning Russian and going from simple words to speaking and understanding comfortably? It’s worth stopping for a moment to admire your hard work and progress. It’s pretty EPIC. And knowing how much dedicated students invest in a language, it only makes sense to help you master Russian for less cash with an EPIC sale! Save 15% on... Show more

RussianPod101 Member Survey – We Need Your Help!

Hello Listener, Thank you for learning with RussianPod101. Through your ongoing feedback and requests, we continue to improve the way we deliver your Russian lessons. Take for example... Lesson Page Layouts – Completely redesigned based on last year’s survey. Mobile Web App – You requested a mobile friendly version of RussianPod101. Progress Tracking Dashboard – You wanted to track your progress. We thought it was a great idea. So, if you have 5 minutes to spare, please help us improve RussianPod101 by taking this short survey at the link below. Click here to take the RussianPod101.com September Survey! Good, bad or ugly, we will read every single answer. Thank you for your feedback... Show more

Take Your First Lesson. Your Russian Class Starts Today

Hi Listener, I hope you weren’t expecting expensive textbooks, surprise quizzes and Russian conversations completely irrelevant to real life. None of these are in any of our RussianPod101 lessons. In fact... no textbooks necessary; all the Russian lessons you’ll ever need are on the site. No surprises. This is stress free, at-your-own-pace learning. And best of all, we only focus on real life Russian conversations. Now that we’ve covered these crucial basics, you’re ready to learning. In fact, your Russian lessons start today with the Back to School Sale. Take your first sample lesson here: RussianPod101.com/Lesson Back To School Sale: Master Russian This School Year at 24% OFF! Want to jump into speaking and... Show more

Perfect your Russian pronunciation with the New & Improved Voice Recorder. Here’s how…

Hi there listener, You’re regularly exposed to Russian speakers and conversations in RussianPod101 lessons. But do you actively practice pronunciation and the proper accent? If not, now’s the time to start. How would you do it? Simply listening and repeating Russian speakers isn't enough. You need to hear how you actually sound as opposed to how you think you sound . So, naturally, recording and comparing yourself is one of the best ways of knowing how close your Russian is to native Russian. In fact, you can start doing this with your Russian lessons at RussianPod101. We've upgraded & re-added the Voice Recording Tool into your lesson pages. If you’re a Premium member, you’ll find the Voice Recorder in the... Show more