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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 piled to the ceiling in your bedroom next to stacks upon stacks of expensive, outdated textbooks that teach you dry, humorless Spanish conversation.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

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 Spanish perfect. A native Spanish 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 Spanish? The NEW Premium PLUS subscription at SpanishPod101.com, like Premium, gives you unlimited access to the entire SpanishPod101 website. You’re getting: • 900+ 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 Spanish perfection: Premium PLUS gives you access to your... Show more

Hi there Listener, Your first Spanish phrase. It’s the first step to speaking Spanish Basic phrases like “How are you,” “Thank you,” and “Where’s the bathroom!?” are what beginners learn first. And since you’ll use them daily in Spain or other Spanish speaking countries, mastering these phrases is a must. Learn the Essential Phrases with the Spanish Key Phrases List! The Spanish Key Phrase List is free and the newest addition to the Spanish Resources Corner. You learn the most commonly used phrases of the Spanish language with this list. Each phrase comes with the native audio pronunciation, Spanish translation, transliteration, and an illustration to make it memorable. Mastering these basic phrases takes minutes! ... Show more

Hello Listener, Last July, the SpanishPod101 Dashboard made its first appearance. It provides a great place to start if you’re completely new to SpanishPod101 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 Spanish 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 Spanish learning! What’s New? Want to study on your own... Show more

Hello Listener, What’s one day of Spanish 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 Spanish in one day but you’ll make big progress. One day is enough to start learning, start speaking, and improve your Spanish. 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 Spanish. Start today and save 27% on all Basic and Premium... Show more

Love the fast, fun and easy lessons at SpanishPod101? Love free stuff? (who doesn’t!) Then you’ll love this! Just in case you didn’t know...there are free Spanish lessons at SpanishPod101. 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 SpanishPod101 Click Here To Access The Newest Spanish Lessons! First 3 Lessons Of Every Season And Series... Show more

Hello Listener, No textbooks. No deadlines. And you’ll never oversleep. You don’t have to go back to school to learn Spanish the way it’s spoken in real life. You need to learn from real-life conversations, not textbook examples. And you learn it from our Spanish lesson hosts who break down the necessary words and grammar so you start speaking immediately. No dry textbook conversations here! Start your Spanish semester at SpanishPod101! Until August 31st, save 20% on all Premium Subscriptions and get unlimited access to all lessons, all PDF Lesson Notes, and Premium Tools. Click Here To Save 20% On Premium Subscriptions! From beginner to advanced video and audio lessons, our Spanish lesson hosts break down the basics... Show more