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“To have another language is to possess a second soul.” - Charlemagne Learning a new language is an achievement anyone can be proud of and it's exciting and beneficial at all ages. It offers many practical, intellectual and aspirational benefits. A wave of new research shows the incredible psychological benefits of learning a second language. These benefits extend far beyond being able to order a cup of coffee abroad or ask directions to your hotel. 1. Learning a Foreign Language Boosts Brain Power Medical studies have shown the positive effect learning a second language has on the brain. A foreign language is a whole new system with distinct rules, etymology, and meaning, which are just a few of the complexities of a language.... Show more

Hello Listeners, There’s a brand new feature out! But first, here’s a question... How long have you been actively studying Russian? Why do we ask? Well, Einstein once said... "It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer.” While most people quit, the smarter ones (or the stubborn ones) stick with Russian long enough to break through and see progress. And if you think about it, time and effort are the two things that’ll ultimately dictate how far your Russian will go. Look at it like this... Anyone with bigger muscles – they’ve spent more time at the gym than most. Anyone that’s a great artist – they’ve spent more time on their craft. Anyone that knows a ton of Russian words – they’ve spent... Show more

Hello Listener, First of all, thank you for listening to RussianPod101 lessons and learning with the Free Russian Vocab Lists! We’ve read the replies and are glad to hear you're improving. Now, are you ready for more? Then get set! There’s a new RussianPod101 feature called My Report. There’s the Ready, Set, Speak Russian 28% discount on our entire learning system. And a free feature that just keeps on boosting your Russian vocab! In this month’s newsletter: Ends Friday! Learn Russian at 28% OFF Any Basic or Premium Plan!New Feature! Track Your Russian Study Time & Effort with My ReportFree Feature Alert: Learn More Russian With Bonus Word List Emails 1. Ends Friday! Ready to Speak Russian? Get 28% OFF Basic & Premium! ... Show more

Hello Listener, One big reason people don’t aggressively pursue Russian is because they think it’ll take weeks – or months – before they speak Russian. But at RussianPod101... It’s just Ready, Set, Start Speaking Russian. Ready? Get set with effective personalized lessons and you’ll start speaking minutes into your first lesson. See for yourself. Upgrade with the Ready, Set, Speak Sale and not only do you get 28% OFF ANY Basic or Premium plan, but your investment is fully guaranteed for 60 days. Save TODAY and if you aren’t thrilled with your progress, just contact us for a FULL refund on your entire purchase! Ready? Click here to get 28% OFF ANY RussianPod101 plan! You gain instant access to over 140 hours of Russian... Show more

Hello Listener, What’s the one big thing that’s been going on this month? TONS of feedback about the Innovative Language 101 App! That’s right, the App that gives you ALL of your RussianPod101 lessons on the go. Want to know what other users are saying? Read the reviews below – and get the App for free if you haven’t. Oh, and don’t forget that our All-Access Pass Sale ends Friday! If you want All Access to our proven Russian learning system, be sure to take advantage. In this month’s newsletter: Ends Friday! Get your 25% OFF All-Access Pass at RussianPod101What are others saying about the Innovative Language 101 App? 1. Ends Friday! Get 25% OFF! Master Russian with the All-Access Pass! Want an ALL-ACCESS PASS to ALL the Russian... Show more

Hello Listener, Anyone interested in Russian wishes they could finally learn it. They have the desire. They read some articles. They watch some videos. They learn some phrases. But that’s it. To really learn to speak and understand Russian effectively... ...You need an All-Access Pass to ALL the Russian lessons, study tools and exclusive apps in one place. An All-Access Pass to a complete Russian learning system. Sale Starts Now! Save 25% - Basic, Premium and Premium PLUS! This is an all-access, site-wide offer where every subscription is 25% off – 1-, 3-, 6-, 12- and 24-month – and the longer you subscribe for, the bigger your savings. Unlock over 140 hours of effective audio and video lessons, lesson notes, study tools,... Show more

Hello Listener, It’s that time again – monthly newsletter time! Here’s a quick two-minute update about what’s going on at RussianPod101. What’s inside? There’s an exclusive 2-for-1 Bundle offer – access to our ENTIRE Russian learning system PLUS a FREE audiobook – that ends Friday. There’s a new video for the Innovative Language 101 App. Oh, and a free feature that teaches you new Russian words every day. Keep on reading to learn more! In this month’s newsletter: Bundle ends Friday! Get 28% OFF & a FREE Russian audiobook! Check out the newest video for the Innovative Language 101 App Free Feature Alert: One daily Russian word in your inbox 1. Ends Friday! Learn Russian at 28% OFF & get a FREE... Show more

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Hi there Listener! Hope you’re not too tired from smashing your Russian learning resolution and just generally being awesome (you are pretty awesome). We wanted to swing by and quickly update you on what happened this month. We’ve got new lessons, new vocab lists and some awesome free features! Keep reading to find out how you can upgrade your Russian in 2015. In this month’s newsletter: New Vocab Lists! Learn Faster with our NEW Vocabulary Lists New Lesson Schedule! New Weekly RussianPod101 Lesson! My Account Updated! Customize Your Username & More! 1. Learn Faster with NEW, Redesigned Vocabulary Lists! Want to learn vocabulary more efficiently? Check out our NEW Vocabulary Lists! With our new... Show more

Hello Listeners! If you want to become better at speaking, writing and understanding Russian, you NEED to know more words. (We’re sorry listeners, there’s no way around it!) If you want to learn vocabulary fast, you must be able to read and understand it instantly! That’s why we've redesigned our vocabulary lists to help you learn faster (and make your eyeballs happy too). All it takes is a few minutes to review a list. And the result? You know more Russian. But, let’s get into what’s new with your Russian Vocabulary Lists! Click here to see the new design and learn more vocabulary! Pretty spiffy, right? With bigger text, more space, a shiny new font and the ability to zoom in on words and look up their definitions, this... Show more