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Thank Yourself This Thanksgiving & Learn 27 Ways To Say Thank You

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 Russian?

If you’re not careful, your Russian language will take a backseat. So this Thanksgiving, you come first. Thank yourself with something that gets you speaking better Russian in minutes.

We owe you a thank you too!

Thank you for learning Russian with RussianPod101 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 Your Free Thanksgiving Video Lesson!

And thank yourself with the Russian learning gift you deserve.

Save 30% on all Basic and Premium Subscriptions at RussianPod101 until November 23rd, 2012. Premium is our most popular plan and 1-Year Premium is as low as $7 a month.

Want to speak and understand Russian? You will. You learn real life Russian conversation, slang and cultural tips in each RussianPod101 lesson. Our lesson hosts break down and translate all Russian conversation, grammar, and vocabulary so you can use it in minutes.

Audio and video lessons are what users love most and you unlock the entire lesson archive. That’s thousands of lessons and lesson notes, with new lessons published weekly.

No Experience? RussianPod101 Takes You By The Hand and guides you from Absolute Beginner to Advanced. Set your learning level and start with a personalized lesson appropriate for your level. Our lesson hosts do the rest.

Lesson Personalization: One Of Many New Features. You can also track your progress, see how much Russian you’ve learned, and where to go next. Personalization, progress tracking and guidance can all be done with the new RussianPod101 Dashboard.

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Your RussianPod101 Membership Gives You:

  • Russian Lesson Library: all Audio and Video lessons we’ve ever made and will make.
  • Dashboard: track your progress, customize your lessons and know where to go next!
  • Lesson Notes For Every Lesson: Lesson notes include translations, grammar and vocabulary.
  • Smart Flashcards: learn Russian words fast! Create your own word decks, master the hard words, and skip the easy ones with Spaced Repetition Flashcards!
  • Your Personal Word Bank: come across a word you don’t know? Save it for later review. The Word Bank is your personal collection of words.
  • 2000 Common Russian Words List: must-know Russian vocabulary to get you conversationally fluent.
  • Line-By-Line Pronunciation: master pitch perfect pronunciation by hearing the conversation again and again.
  • Exclusive Premium iTunes Feed: Download lessons directly with the iTunes Feed.
  • …and more!
  • Thank You For Learning With Us! Grab your gift from us and learn how to say “Thank You” in 27 languages! And make sure to thank yourself this Thanksgiving – Save 30% on Basic and Premium on the most effective Russian course!

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    Happy Thanksgiving,
    Team RussianPod101

    No One App Should Have All This Russian Word Power

    Hello Listener,

    Mothers don’t choose favorites. But we do!

    When it comes to apps, WordPower Russian 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 Russian language and culture course. We’ve changed the look and added the Russian Local List to the current list of 2,000 words.

    The Russian Local List contains words and phrases specifically related to Russian daily life and culture.

    Ever wonder what the most popular beverages are in Russia? Need to know the name of famous landmarks? You’ll learn all that and everything else you need if you’re traveling or living in Russia.

    For even more insight, we’ve even included links to the each topic’s Wikipedia page. Trust us, you’re never putting this app away.

    “2,000 words? That’s a lot! Where do I start?”

    Great question. With WordPower 4.0, you can study on your own and browse our expansive list by category. Or, for more guidance, we’ve organized words into Study Courses. Start off with the Top 100 Russian words every Russian learner must know.

    Once you’re done, dive into 10 course levels from Basic to Upper Intermediate and track your progress along the way.

    Not Just a Vocab App, Learn How to Use the Vocab Too!
    Brand new to WordPower is instant RussianPod101 audio lesson access. Sign up for a Free Lifetime Account and access our latest lessons, week after week. From beginner to advanced, you’ll find lessons that meet your needs. WordPower arms you with the tools to transform you from a timid speaker with a big vocabulary into an unstoppable Russian speaking machine!

    Core Words? Check. Russia-Specific Words and Phrases? Check. Culture? Check.

    Conversational Audio Courses? Yes, you get this too.

    You gotta see it to believe it. And to see it, you gotta download it.

    Click Here To Get Word Power Russian for Free!
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    Here’s What’s New in WordPower Russian version 4.0!

  • Russian Culture Guide List – this list of 100 words relevant to daily Russian life and culture turns WordPower into a mini travel and cultural handbook.
  • Study Courses – 10 courses starting with the most basic words. Work your way up from Level 1 to 10.
  • Study Categories – study words with 75 common categories.
  • RussianPod101 Lessons – combine your word study with conversational lessons. Access lessons with your Free, Basic, or Premium account.
  • Word of the Day – learn one Russian word a day.
  • Progress Tracking – see how far you’ve gotten in each category or level.
  • Completely Redesigned User Interface – much cleaner and more user-friendly.
  • …plus, get the Word Class, Gender, New Flashcard Study Settings, and Russian Basic Resources!

    Click Here To Get WordPower Full Russian for the iPhone or iPad

    Try Before You Buy, Learn 200+ Words Free with WordPower Lite

    WordPower Lite also got a much needed update.

    It’s not just a Word of the Day app anymore. We received enough feedback to know that Lite needed more! So we injected 200 core words, kept the Word of the Day, and added access RussianPod101 lessons.

    Plus, Lite is loaded with exactly the same study features as WordPower Full, so you’ll get a picture perfect idea of what’s waiting for you when you upgrade to full and unlock all 2,000 essential Russian words!

    Click Here To Get WordPower Russian Lite for Free!

  • RussianPod101 Goes Mobile! Master Russian with One Thumb, No Squinting Necessary

    Let’s play a game of Would You Rather?

    Would you rather have this…
    Over 300 Russian 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 Russian 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 Russian is actually fun!

    The answer is clear. You’d rather have the RussianPod101 Mobile!

    The biggest Russian course.
    All on your tiny mobile device.

    Introducing RussianPod101 Mobile Beta!
    Take all of your favorite Russian lessons and lesson notes on the go, anywhere you have a WiFi or 3G/4G connection, anytime and on any device. That’s hundreds of Russian lessons from Absolute Beginner to Advanced, available at the touch of a finger. Optimized for any screen, you’ll navigate through our rich collection of lessons and resources easily and intuitively.

    No more zooming. No more squinting. This is language learning on-the-go!

    Exclusive New Feature for 12-month and 24-month Premium Subscribers!
    Whether you’re an iOS or Android user, Beginner or Advanced speaker, you can swipe your way to Russian fluency as you go from lesson to lesson. Accessed through your device’s browser, once you log in and your 12-month or 24-month Premium membership has been authenticated, you’ll gain access to our entire lesson library including audio, video, lesson notes, line-by-line transcripts and vocabulary with audio.

    Loading that many lessons onto your Phone would take up 20GB at least! With RussianPod101 Mobile, you get all the content without giving up all that storage space. Save that extra space for more Instagram photos of your delicious Russian lunch!

    learn Russian online with RussianPod101 Mobile

    Log On to Tune In
    Using any WiFi-enabled device, log in at mobile.Russianpod101.com and tap on “Browse” to scroll through all seasons and lessons by difficulty. If you’d like to continue where you’ve left off, tap on “History.”

    Most Lessons come with 3 Audio Tracks:

  • Lesson Audio Track – Listen to the complete lesson
  • Lesson Review Track – Review words and phrases from the lesson
  • Dialog Track – Hear just the Russian-only dialog to make sure you understand it all!
  • Plus, you get Lesson Notes and Supplementary Resources:

  • PDF Lesson Notes – Get the lesson in writing
  • Lesson Transcript – Read and listen to the dialogue again and again
  • Vocabulary List – The words, translations, and pronunciations
  • Expansion – Additional audio related to the grammar
  • RussianPod101 Mobile is currently available to 12-month and 24-month Premium and Premium Plus subscribers only. To access RussianPod101 Mobile as well as the unlimited RussianPod101.com access that comes with Premium and Premium+, click here to subscribe.

    RussianPod101 Mobile Launch Special: Save 20% on any 12-month or 24-month Premium Subscription until November 15th, 2012. Use coupon code MOBILE

    Click here to save 20% on 12-month and 24-month Premium!

    If you have questions or feedback for us, send us a message here.