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How to Really Learn Spanish in Just Minutes a Day and Stick with it Get an Instant 10% OFF with coupon code FF2009 for a limited time. The Myth What if I told you mastering Spanish wasn't that hard. That actually learning the language itself is not nearly as difficult as you may have heard. And that the problem to progressing is an age old one...failure to execute. The Real Issue Said another way, "People don't progress 'cause they don't do! If you don't do the work, you won't reach your goals." It's a bold statement, but think about it. How many things have you tried, only to give up at some later point in time. Exercising daily, diets, hobbies, etc. Language learning is no exception. We tend to start out... Show more

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Welcome to the SpanishPod101.com blog, Feature Spotlight. Here we would like to periodically introduce some well known features as well as some not so well known features here at SpanishPod101.com. We want to make sure everyone knows about all the great features that you can use to master Spanish in just minutes a day. Today we would like to introduce My Feed. This is a fully customizable RSS feed. What's that mean? Well, for those that haven't studied up on the latest Web 2.0 technology, that basically allows Premium members to decide exactly what lesson content they want on their Premium feed. Here's 3 simple steps on how you can use My Feed to really master Spanish: You decide exactly what you want. You download what you... Show more

Are you committed to studying Spanish? Do you study on the train? At home after a long day of work? While at the gym? Any moment of free time you can find? We know how serious our students are. Studying a language takes time and commitment. We know you have the commitment to study. Now we're providing you with the time to study Spanish for 2 full years, hassle free! You can now study with SpanishPod101.com with our new 24 Month Subscriptions! After studying Spanish with SpanishPod101.com for 24-months you can take the leap from Beginner to Advanced, have flowing and fluent conversations with native-Spanish speakers, and rread books, novels, magazines, and newspapers. We want you to be able to reach those goals. That's why we've... Show more

One of our long time listeners is a writer in Mexico. Meet, Phylis Collier. She sometimes finds it difficult in some areas to find natives who don't speak Spanish! That can be real discouraging when you're trying as hard as Phylis is to learn Spanish. Hear about how she toughs it out and tries her best to still practice. "I have been living in Mexico for about three years. I lived in Oaxaca when I first came and my Spanish was coming along really well, mainly because so few people spoke English. However, when I moved to San Miguel de Allende that luxury changed. There are scores of Norte Americanos here and although the upside is more conveniences because of them, most Mexicans encountered in stores, restaurants etc., speak... Show more

This week we'd like to share a story from John Miller. John enjoys listening to Spanish while working and had a great experience with being able to use his Spanish to help out a fellow passenger on a plane. "I came across this podcast via iTunes, in the best of 2008 listings. I am and have always been totally blind, and therefore I obviously learn best through audio. As one who has made repeated attempts to learn this language, I thought your offerings might well help. Since then, I've actually dated a Spanish woman who resided in Madrid. Of course, being in a relationship is a difficult way to learn a language. I've tried other couple online sites that helped a little as well, although according to the woman in Spain their... Show more

This week we'll announce our Mail Bag Contest II GRAND PRIZE Winner! Give a big congratulations to Tobie from Melbourne, Australia! Tobie had this to say about his Spanish studies and travels: "Querido Amigos, I am an Australian student and you have been of great help to me over this past year and a half! I began using it before I started to officially study it. I listened to each podcast just before I go to sleep and then the next day I would write a letter or a journal entry. I found that these were 2 great ways to explore and experiment with my abilities and knowledge. Fortunately, 6 months ago I was given the opportunity to travel to Spain. I went to Toledo, Granada, Barcelona, Madrid and Cordoba. It was an AMAZING... Show more

Welcome to the new section of our blog, The Mail Bag. This is where we'll share stories from our listeners in their endeavors with Spanish. We hope stories from fellow students can help motivate and inspire you to begin learning Spanish or give you that extra needed push and renewed sense of strength when you think it's impossible to get become more proficient! Today we look at one such individual who had trouble restarting since 2 years of high school Spanish.  Meet Katrina Sanford. "In the past, I have tried very hard to learn another language.  First I started off with Spanish, taking 2 years in school.  That's because my dream is to work and teach around the world! :D Fast forward to the present.  There are now three of... Show more

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from everyone here at SpanishPod101.com! We're grateful to have listeners just like you, and we're eagerly waiting for the upcoming year to learn Spanish together! And when the New Year comes around, be sure to make a resolution to study Spanish with SpanishPod101.com! Have a healthy and happy holiday season. From the SpanishPod101.com Team!

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