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Peter here, and welcome to another year of SpanishPod101! It’s halfway into January and everyone’s focused on their New Year’s resolutions. This used to happen to me year after year, and now I see it year after year. The start of a new year gives everyone renewed hope that THIS is finally going to be the year they master their goal! The hard truth? 90% of these people will fail. 70% will have given up by February. Resolutions have become a kind of societal joke that we all pretend to play along with. That is, until we actually have to do something about it. Do these numbers surprise you? I know from personal experience that it’s easy to let your goal go. For many, many years I had the same goal year after year! Then one year,... Show more

Welcome Back Listener! It’s been a while! Last time we saw you, it was still 2012... Christmas trees were up, and you were still making your 2013 resolutions. Now that the New Year has begun, the #1 question everyone’s asking is... “How do I fulfill my resolution and make serious Spanish progress?” One: Stop thinking and start doing. Take on the challenge and jump in. Your progress starts NOW. Two: Create a measurable and attainable Spanish goal. (Master new 100 words in 2 weeks, listen to 5 Spanish lessons a week, hold Spanish a conversation for 5 minutes, etc.) Three: Challenge yourself more each month. (Go for 10 minute conversations, move on to 200 words, etc.) It’s as easy as that! So this 2013, take the... Show more

Welcome Back Listener! It’s been a while! Last time we saw you, it was still 2012... Christmas trees were up, and you were still making your 2013 resolutions. Now that the New Year has begun, the #1 question everyone’s asking is... “How do I fulfill my resolution and make serious Spanish progress?” One: Stop thinking and start doing. Take on the challenge and jump in. Your progress starts NOW. Two: Create a measurable and attainable Spanish goal. (Master new 100 words in 2 weeks, listen to 5 Spanish lessons a week, hold Spanish a conversation for 5 minutes, etc.) Three: Challenge yourself more each month. (Go for 10 minute conversations, move on to 200 words, etc.) It’s as easy as that! So this 2013, take the... Show more

Rise and shine, listener! You’re in a new year and you've made your Spanish resolution! Just one last thing left to do: start speaking some Spanish with SpanishPod101. Whether you’re just starting out light with the basics, or going heavy...you’re about to add some serious Spanish muscle this year. You’ll go from simple phrases to dominating conversations in Spanish. Why? We’re guiding you every step of the way, that’s why! And we've made it our New Year’s resolution to go heavy too. We’re pushing out all new series – all new lessons to get you learning the Spanish language and culture inside-out with native speakers. Stay tuned because the first lessons start publishing on January 7, 2013! Here’s a sneak peek of the... Show more

Hello Listener, While people were out getting TVs and DVDs... Our listeners were getting better, faster, stronger in Spanish instead. Black Friday and Cyber Monday were prime time for language learning.. But if you missed out on Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals at SpanishPod101, then good news! The holiday season is fast approaching which means two things: one, wear a sweater and two... The SpanishPod101 Holiday Countdown Begins December 10th. Serious about mastering Spanish in 2013? Join the Holiday Countdown as we count down the holiday season with 10 days of the 10 BIGGEST deals on Spanish Apps, Audiobooks, Software Subscriptions, and much much more. How big? Try 53% OFF Premium! 55% OFF Basic! 50% OFF Apps and... Show more

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 Spanish has progressed with SpanishPod101! 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

Incredible news from our friends over at Ultralingua, the online and mobile dictionary specialists. A good Spanish dictionary can be hard to find, but with Ultralingua and SpanishPod101 by your side, you’ll be armed with 2 of the most powerful Spanish learning tools online. Ultralingua Cyber Monday Sale! Save up to 66% on on Ultralingua Dictionary products! Sale begins Sunday, November 25th, 2012 and ends at midnight Cyber Monday. (That’s November 26th, 2012!) Check out some of their amazing deals: The All New Ultralingua Dictionary for iPhone and iPad: Free to download, save 25% on all In-App Upgrades until Monday! Click here to download it free! Original Ultralingua iPhone and iPad Apps: Save 25% instantly when you... 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 Spanish? If you’re not careful, your Spanish language will take a backseat. So this Thanksgiving, you come first. Thank yourself with something that gets you speaking better Spanish in minutes. We owe you a thank you too! Thank you for learning Spanish with SpanishPod101 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 Spanish 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 Spanish language and culture course. We've changed the look and added the Spanish Local List to the current list of 2,000 words. The Spanish Local List contains words and phrases specifically related to Spanish daily life and culture. Ever wonder what the most popular beverages are in Spain? 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 Spanish 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 Spanish 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 Spanish is actually fun! The answer is clear. You’d rather have the SpanishPod101 Mobile! The biggest Spanish course. All on your tiny mobile device. Introducing SpanishPod101 Mobile Beta! Take all of your favorite Spanish lessons and lesson notes... Show more