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Hi everyone, Peter Galante, founder of Innovative Language Learning here. With 2012 winding down, it’s time to check in and see just how far your Russian has progressed with RussianPod101! Around this time of year, our inboxes start filling up with success stories from users all around the world. (You can share your story here.) This year, I'd like to share my 2012 Chinese language success story with you. On January 1st, 2012 I made a resolution to learn Chinese. What was different from past years? I wrote out the resolution and left it on my desk, where I looked at it each day; I listened to ChineseClass101 lessons or vocabulary lists each day during commutes on my mobile phone; I used my ChineseClass101 lessons as study... Show more

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 27 languages in under 2 minutes by learning one of the most important phrases, “Thank You.” Learn how to say “Thank You” in 27 languages with this free video lesson! Click Here For... Show more

Hello Listener, Mothers don’t choose favorites. But we do! When it comes to apps, WordPower Russian v4.0 has a special place in our hearts. And for good reason. WordPower Version 4.0: Not Just an Update, It’s Like a Brand New App WordPower for iPhone and iPad has been rebuilt from top to bottom and the reviews are coming in. This latest update turns WordPower into your complete Russian language and culture course. We've changed the look and added the Russian Local List to the current list of 2,000 words. The Russian Local List contains words and phrases specifically related to Russian daily life and culture. Ever wonder what the most popular beverages are in Russia? Need to know the name of famous landmarks?... Show more

Let’s play a game of Would You Rather? Would you rather have this... Over 300 Russian learning CDs (yeah, CDs...remember those?) piled to the ceiling in your bedroom next to stacks upon stacks of expensive, outdated textbooks that teach you dry, humorless Russian conversation. ...or this? The same amount of content, shrunken down to fit onto your smartphone or tablet. And all those lessons? They’ve been updated to teach you vocabulary, grammar and culture so that learning Russian is actually fun! The answer is clear. You’d rather have the RussianPod101 Mobile! The biggest Russian course. All on your tiny mobile device. Introducing RussianPod101 Mobile Beta! Take all of your favorite Russian lessons and lesson notes... Show more

Another Fall has come and gone and just like that, another iPhone model has hit the market, along with iOS updates for all. If you’ve updated your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad to iOS 6 already and tried looking for your favorite InnovativeLanguage.com podcast, you may be scratching your head wondering if we’ve packed our bags and closed up shop. We haven’t. In fact, we continue to release new lessons every single week in over 25 languages! Here are some tips on where to find us and listen on-the-go!* Using the Podcast App To find these apps using iOS 6, you’ll need to download Apple’s Podcast app. (Here’s a quick link to the free download.) Once you have the Podcast app installed, you’ll be able to find us under Education or... Show more

Dear Reader, “You’ll Never Master a Language!” That’s what my foreign language teacher, Mr. Barry, told me many years ago. “I’m sorry, you just don’t have an aptitude for languages” is what he added. Well, he was wrong, and I knew it. I went on to master Japanese, a much harder language than the one Mr. Barry taught, obtaining a master's degree from a top Japanese university and founding a Japanese company headquartered in Tokyo. My name is Peter Galante, founder of Innovative Language Learning, and I’m here to tell you the story of how I proved them wrong. So how did I go from language class failure, to founder of a language learning company with over 200 million language lessons delivered? The secret lies in my... Show more

Hello Listener, Just one thing is missing from making your Russian perfect. A native Russian speaker. Someone who can correct your mistakes. Someone who understands your strengths and weaknesses and tells you what to study next. Someone to practice with. Ready to improve your Russian? The NEW Premium PLUS subscription at RussianPod101.com, like Premium, gives you unlimited access to the entire RussianPod101 website. You’re getting: • 450+ Audio and Video lessons and the lesson notes with every lesson, • Premium Tools such as 2000 Core word list, Spaced Repetition Flashcards, Line by Line pronunciation, Voice Recorder, and more. But here’s how you reach Russian perfection: Premium PLUS gives you access to your... Show more

Hello Listener, Last July, the RussianPod101 Dashboard made its first appearance. It provides a great place to start if you’re completely new to RussianPod101 and don’t know where which level is right for you. In short, the Dashboard allows you to: Start at a lesson appropriate for your level Track your Russian learning progress with every lesson completed Jump to the next lesson from the Dashboard by pressing “Study Now” And the feedback? It was incredibly positive and filled with great suggestions. Thank you for reaching out to us! We listened and this past month, applied the suggestions to your Dashboard. Your New Dashboard V1.1: Take control of your Russian learning! What’s New? Want to study on your own... Show more

Hello Listener, What’s one day of Russian learning? Simple phrases? Takes 5 minutes. 30 new vocabulary words? At least 30 minutes. New grammar and creating your own sentences? Let’s say an hour. And we’re still just 2 hours and 35 minutes into the day. You won’t master Russian in one day but you’ll make big progress. One day is enough to start learning, start speaking, and improve your Russian. Rome wasn’t built in a day, but streets and city blocks here. So, if you tune into the fun, fast and easy lessons, you start speaking minutes into the lesson. Just one lesson. Imagine how much more you’ll learn in one day? It only takes one day to speak better Russian. Start today and save 27% on all Basic and Premium... Show more

Love the fast, fun and easy lessons at RussianPod101? Love free stuff? (who doesn’t!) Then you’ll love this! Just in case you didn’t know...there are free Russian lessons at RussianPod101. They don’t stop. They’re published weekly. They’re yours. And that’s just the tip of the Free Feature iceberg when you get a Free Lifetime Account! Here’s what you get... Every New Lesson From The Past 3 Weeks You’re not getting just one little lesson. We publish several lessons weekly so you have 3 weeks worth of audio and video lessons to learn with. You can find them by clicking on the “Newest Lessons” tab in the top menu at RussianPod101 Click Here To Access The Newest Russian Lessons! First 3 Lessons Of Every Season And Series... Show more