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Archive for December, 2011

RussianPod101 2012 Lesson Sneak Peek

Oh, hello there listener! We haven’t seen you in awhile! Is that a new haircut? Did you get contacts? Or maybe a tan from your winter vacation! In any case, it’s nice to have you back!

You may have stopped by today because you’re thinking about picking up your Russian studies in the new year. Well, you’ve come to the right place. Starting January 2nd, 2012, we’ll be publishing some really great Russian lessons that are sure to keep you busy and entertained all year long!

Here’s a sneak peek at what you can look forward to:

Monday: Brand New F.A.Q. Series

Tuesday: Intermediate Series (Every other Tuesday)

Thursday: Throwback Thursday Lesson – Revisit an old lesson every week with these Throwback Thursday lessons!

Sunday: Innovative Language News Lesson – Stay up to date with the latest language news, tips and deals!

And remember, RussianPod101’s newest lessons are free for the first two weeks, so be sure to stop by regularly to listen to and download the lessons with your Free Lifetime Account!

Cheers to you in the New Year!

The Innovative Language Story

It all started with JapanesePod101.com, back in December of 2005.

6 years later, Innovative Language Learning is up to 22 language sites, 2 million registered users, and 4 million app downloads. But what does it all mean?

It means we couldn’t have done it without you. It means we’re very lucky to have a community of language lovers. It also means the world sees beauty in languages and cultures, and people wish to communicate with one another. And we’re happy to help.

Here are some key stats:

  • December 2006 – 10,000 members
  • December 2008 – 100,000 members
  • April 2010 – 101 Million lesson downloads
  • November 2011 – 2,000,000 members
  • So how exactly does a Japanese podcasting website grow?

    And how does it spread out to languages like Korean, Spanish, Russian, and Dutch? Well, it’s quite a long story to tell. If you’re really interested, we can set some time aside, get some hot cocoa and tell the tale by the fireplace. But as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words.

    Click here to see the Timeline of Innovative Language Learning.

    Learn A New Language with the NEW Innovative Language Learning!

    Good design is important. It communicates in ways text can’t.
    It is the visual delivery of what a website is about.

    With this in mind, the Innovative Language Learning website has been redesigned. We’ve thought about how we could best portray who we are and how we can help language lovers like you. And after long hours of tinkering in the lab, here is the result!

    Ready? Go!

    Visit the Innovative Language Learning Homepage!


    Select your language.


    Lifetime of learning.


    The mobile way.

    The sleek new design gets right to the point – you want to learn a foreign language. We help you master over 38 languages – including some rare ones like Mongolian and Swahili – in the fastest, easiest, and most fun way.

    However, fitting all of this under one roof and keeping it focused was no easy task:

  • 21 language learning websites
  • Over 200 iPad iBooks, Kindle Books, Nook Books, and Audio Books in 38 languages
  • Over 700 iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, and Android mobile applications in 38 languages
  • Over 120 Mac and Mobile desktop applications in 38 languages
  • Survival Phrases courses available in 20 languages
  • But there’s more to the website.

    Get quick links to all of our products – we admit, we have a lot of language learning material. This lets you access and browse through them easier.

    Search either by language or product – to master as much material as possible for a certain language or if you’re going mobile and would like just the apps!

    Like free stuff? Who doesn’t! – check the free resources section with free subscriptions to our language sites, apps, audiobooks, kindle books and more!

    Click to visit the Russian Page on Innovative Language.

    10 Best Russian Holiday Gifts!

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    Your aunt? Get her an itchy sweater.
    Brother? Father? Itchy sweaters.
    Hey, it’s winter – a sweater is perfectly sensible gift.

    But a Russian language lover, like you? Someone on a mission to be awesome at Russian!? Someone that devours podcasts, workbooks, and textbooks like a Russian learning monster and roars “MORE!”!? Don’t get sweaters!

    Get MORE! More Russian!
    And here are 10 ways to do so!

    We’re counting down the holiday season with 10 days of the 10 BEST deals of the year!

    Deals like 55% Off Premium! 50% Off Basic, 50% Off Apps and More!

    Today’s Deal Lasts Only 24 Hours! Click To Get It!

    Starting from December 12th until the 23rd – not including the weekend – there will be a daily deal, each 24 hours long. At midnight, it expires and a new deal takes over. But you won’t know what it is until it comes!

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    And here’s the challenge – do you get it or wait for something better?
    What if you miss out? What if Santa gets stuck in your chimney?

    Missing out on one deal might be okay because there may be a better one after it! These are biggest and best deals of the year after all!
    How big, you ask? About $450 in savings total!

    And today’s deal is a whopping 55% off Premium subscriptions!

    Can you grab more than one deal? Yep – if you can catch ‘em and as long as they don’t conflict.

    Go to RussianPod101.com/holidaydeals to see today’s deal!

    Update: Come January 2012, there will be new seasons and lessons. So get in early and learn more at a lower price (as high as 55% off if you don’t miss it)! Users that come around after the holidays will be paying a higher price!

    Happy Holidays from all of us at Innovative Language Learning!