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Hello Listener,

You and I, we make a pretty good team.

You love the Spanish language. We love helping you conquer it.
You love the lessons with real-life Spanish conversations. We have a blast making them.
You love seeing your Spanish skills grow. And we do too.

So this Valentine’s Day, we must pop the question.

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Spanish Lessons Made Just For You. You want to speak Spanish from the start. Our Spanish lesson hosts give you real-life conversation and break it all down – phrases, vocabulary, grammar, and culture. Just set your learning level and start with a lesson right for you. From Beginner to Advanced, the Spanish you’ll hear is the Spanish you’ll speak.

You Won’t Miss A Word. We wanted to make sure you learned it all; every Spanish lesson, every conversation, every grammar point. Each lesson comes with in-depth PDF lesson notes you can read as you listen or review later.

You’ll Love Seeing Your Spanish Progress. Your Spanish only gets better with time. We track your progress so you know where to go next with the SpanishPod101 Dashboard.

And Spend Less Time Studying, More Time Speaking Spanish. We understand all relationships take a bit of work. But with Premium Study Tools, you cut your learning time in half and study smart with spaced repetition flashcards, core word lists, line-by-line scripts and more!

• Spanish Lesson Library: all Audio and Video lessons we’ve ever made and will make.
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• Exclusive Premium iTunes Feed: Download lessons directly with the iTunes Feed.
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• …and more!

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Hello Listener,

And out goes January! If you missed the the big news, SpanishPod101 Mobile is now open to all users! Plus the Inner Circle kicks off on Friday! What’s this Inner Circle, you ask? Keep reading to find out!

To your fluency,
Team SpanishPod101

In this month’s newsletter:

1) SpanishPod101 Mobile Is All Yours!
2) The Inner Circle: Motivation and Strategies for Spanish Success
3) We’re Hiring! Join Innovative Language Learning in Japan!

1) SpanishPod101 Mobile Opened To All Subscribers!
iPhone? Android? No matter – take all your Spanish lessons on the go with any mobile device including tablets like iPad and Kindle. No downloads necessary. A Wi-Fi or 3G connection and a love for the Spanish language are all you need. This was our New Year’s gift to you, just in case you missed it the first time around.

Click Here To Read More About SpanishPod101 Mobile!

2) The Exclusive Inner Circle Starts This February!
Spanish mastery is within your grasp. Millions have done it, and they’ve picked up crucial lessons along the way. Find out how successful students stay motivated and knock their Spanish goals out of the park. With Inner Circle Membership, you get exclusive access to tools, tips, and strategies to turn you in a goal-setting, high-performing, Spanish-speaking machine.

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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, that all changed. I’ll get to that a bit later.

I saw a post on Facebook that reminded me of the predictable New Year’s resolution cycle:

Damn, people with New Year’s resolutions crowding my gym. Can’t we pretend it’s February already?

Hilarious and also true.

Everyone knows that New Year’s resolutions are a joke.

But they don’t have to be.

So how do you break the cycle? How do you stay motivated and productive enough that you’re still improving yourself come March, June and December?

Questions like these have been flooding my inbox this month, so today, as a sneak peek to what we’re offering with our new Premium Inner Circle, here are a few tips on how to avoid failure in 2013.

Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail:

Those are the 3 biggest reasons people fail with their New Year’s resolutions. Last January, I made these 3 simple changes with my own Chinese studies and it kept me on track throughout the entire year.  

So what’s next? Where do you start?

For more on that, you’ll have to wait for Part II with the Premium Inner Circle newsletter in February. We’ve put together a cheat sheet on how to get started with your new Premium account, including a February Learning Calendar that will keep you on track and give you a template on how to organize your year!

So What’s The Inner Circle? Learn how successful students stay motivated and knock their Spanish goals out of the park. Starting February, get exclusive access to tools, tips, and strategies to turn you in a consistent, goal-smashing, high-performing Spanish learner. Inner Circle Membership is an exclusive benefit for Premium users.

Upgrade to Premium today and save 45%
during our 12-Month Challenge Sale!

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 SpanishPod101
12-Month Challenge!

Your progress starts now! Jump in and get 1 whole year of Premium Access for only $99 (that’s just $8.25/a month and 45% OFF the regular price) until January 18th, 2013!

Got your Spanish goal ready? Good! With a 1-Year Premium Subscription, you’ll dive right into fun and effective Spanish conversation lessons while our Dashboard tracks and measures your progress throughout the year. Seeing how far you’ve progressed will keep you motivated to keep on learning!

Reached your first goal? Congratulations! Now, challenge yourself even further! Move on to more advanced lessons and bigger word lists! With Premium, you get all lessons from Beginner level to Advanced and Premium tools including the 2000 core words list! Our giant library of lessons will keep you busy from January 1 to December 31st.

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What’s A Premium Subscription?
It’s the most popular plan among our users. Why? All the Spanish lessons we’ve ever made (and will make), and all the handy lesson notes and Premium study tools are yours. Plus, you get to track your progress every step of the way.

Here’s how it works!
You learn real-life Spanish directly from native speakers in every lesson. Our lesson hosts explain and simplify the language for you: conversation, grammar, vocabulary, culture – you learn it all and are ready to speak ASAP.

You also get printable lesson notes to help review and master everything presented in the lesson. And with exclusive Premium tools, you get Spanish word lists, pronunciation practice and the study tools to master ‘em all fast.

Click Here To Get Unlimited SpanishPod101 Access for 45% OFF!

Oh, and that’s not all!

Here’s what you get in more detail:

Ready to crush your 2013 Resolution? Take the SpanishPod101 Challenge and get one whole year of non-stop Spanish lessons, lesson notes and more! Hurry, the SpanishPod101 challenge ends January 18th, 2013!

1-Year Premium is just $8.25 a month. Click Here To Start Learning Spanish!

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 SpanishPod101
12-Month Challenge!

Your progress starts now! Jump in and get 1 whole year of Premium Access for only $99 (that’s just $8.25/a month and 45% OFF the regular price) until January 18th, 2012!

Got your Spanish goal ready? Good! With a 1-Year Premium Subscription, you’ll dive right into fun and effective Spanish conversation lessons while our Dashboard tracks and measures your progress throughout the year. Seeing how far you’ve progressed will keep you motivated to keep on learning!

Reached your first goal? Congratulations! Now, challenge yourself even further! Move on to more advanced lessons and bigger word lists! With Premium, you get all lessons from Beginner level to Advanced and Premium tools including the 2000 core words list! Our giant library of lessons will keep you busy from January 1 to December 31st.

Need More Motivation? Get insider tips and tricks on how to master your Spanish resolution this year. The Insider’s Circle Newsletter is an exclusive bonus gift when you use coupon code CHALLENGE to save 45% on 12-Month Premium!

Take The Challenge – Click To Get The Most Effective Spanish Course For 1 Year!

What’s A Premium Subscription?
It’s the most popular plan among our users. Why? All the Spanish lessons we’ve ever made (and will make), and all the handy lesson notes and Premium study tools are yours. Plus, you get to track your progress every step of the way.

Here’s how it works!
You learn real-life Spanish directly from native speakers in every lesson. Our lesson hosts explain and simplify the language for you: conversation, grammar, vocabulary, culture – you learn it all and are ready to speak ASAP.

You also get printable lesson notes to help review and master everything presented in the lesson. And with exclusive Premium tools, you get Spanish word lists, pronunciation practice and the study tools to master ‘em all fast.

Click Here To Get Unlimited SpanishPod101 Access for 45% OFF!

Oh, and that’s not all!

Here’s what you get in more detail:

Ready to crush your 2013 Resolution? Take the SpanishPod101 Challenge and get one whole year of non-stop Spanish lessons, lesson notes and more! Hurry, the SpanishPod101 challenge ends January 18th, 2012!

1-Year Premium is just $8.25 a month. Click Here To Start Learning Spanish!

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 SpanishPod101 2013 schedule

Monday: Absolute Beginner Season 3
Tuesday: Learn with Pictures
Thursday: Throwback Thursday
Friday: Spanish in 3 minutes

Remember! All newly published SpanishPod101 lessons are free for 3 weeks. With a Free Lifetime Account, you have 3 weeks worth of lessons at any given time and access to every new lesson published.

Click here to sign up for a Free Lifetime Account and get a head start on the Spanish language!

Welcome to 2013!

P.S. Make 2013 your year! Take the 12-month Challenge and see how far your Spanish goes!
Get a 1-Year Premium Subscription for only $99 until January 18th!

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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 more!

Starting December 10th until December 23rd – not including the weekend – the 24 hour daily deals begin. At midnight one expires and a new one takes its place! But the catch is… you won’t know what the next deal is until it arrives.

So… do you take it?
Do you wait for a better Spanish deal?
What if you miss one?
What if Santa just decides to fly past your house altogether?

No worries! There’s something better coming up. From subscriptions on the fast, fun, and easy Spanish lessons to mobile apps and audiobooks, you have 10 days to get in on the biggest deals of the year and start mastering Spanish!

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Want to get notified when the best deals come?
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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 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?

1. I wrote out the resolution and left it on my desk, where I looked at it each day;
2. I listened to ChineseClass101 lessons or vocabulary lists each day during commutes on my mobile phone;
3. I used my ChineseClass101 lessons as study material with my tutor;
4. I set smaller goals: weekly and monthly;
5. And a few more tactics and tricks I’d be more than happy to share if you’re interested.

The results? As of the last week in November, my two weekly 30-minute Chinese lessons are 99.9% in Chinese. And we’ve progressed to the point where I can talk about personal interests such as personal finance, taxes and online life with my tutor.

How did I do it? Basic and Premium members simply mail me, and I’ll share ALL the secrets. Not a member? Become one now and find out how to master any language, fast:

Sign up here

My rapid language progress is not unique. Over the years, we’ve helped thousands of students just like you ace exams, travel with ease and open doors to new, life changing opportunities. We even helped a young man propose to his girlfriend in her native language! (She said “Yes!”)

Motivation is the Key to Success
These stories keep our team motivated to continue working hard to deliver the freshest and most effective learning tools online. So we want to hear from you!

Click here to tell us your story!

How have our lessons and learning tools helped your Spanish? Did you reach any major milestones with your language studies? What are your language goals for 2013? Click on the link below and let us know!

We want to hear your Spanish learning story!

The Power of Community
Not only do your stories keep us motivated, they help to encourage other students in our SpanishPod101 community! By sharing your progress, you’re helping to pay it forward – just in time for the Holidays!

Share your progress and love of Spanish!

Thanks again for being a part of our learning community!

Peter Galante
Founder, SpanishPod101

P.S. We want to hear from you! Share your success story with us! >> Click here to share!

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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!

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Happy Thanksgiving,
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