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Archive for June, 2013

What Are The New Languages Coming This July?

Hi listeners!

Looking for new language to study?

Aside from RussianPod101, there are 26 other languages that you can learn the fast, fun and easy way! And now that we’re done updating our lesson layouts, we’re adding even more languages!

There are 2 new language sites and a whole lot of new content on EnglishClass101 coming July 1st and we’re revealing it here first!

What are they? Based on user requests, we’re introducing British English, Persian, and Swahili. These new additions will bring the Innovative Language family to a total of 29 sites!

British English? That’s right. We have EnglishClass101.com just for our English learners.

British English itself has over 58 million speakers in the UK and opens you to over 780 million English speakers worldwide. It’s the world’s lingua franca! This July, you’ll find British English lessons on EnglishClass101.com as an alternative to the current American English lessons. However, if you’re a native speaker and want to brush up on your British accent, feel free to stop by as well!

British English Lessons start July 1st. Click here to visit EnglishClass101!

Persian is also known as Farsi. The good news? It has no articles, no cases, and nouns have no gender. In short, grammar will be easy and breezy. It also opens you up to over 110 million speakers in Iran, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. And since it’s part of the Indo-European language family, it’ll help you get a head start on Arabic (ArabicPod101.com) and Hindi (HindiPod101.com) as well! The bad news? You need to wait ‘til the site is launched!

PersianPod101.com Coming Soon! Click here to sign up for the wait-list!

Swahili is the easiest African language to learn for English and Arabic speakers. There are no lexical tones and it’s spoken just as it’s written. With over 140 million speakers, Swahili is the official language of Tanzania, Kenya and is the lingua franca of East Africa. We’re happy to have it as our first African language at InnovativeLanguage.com. And if you know what Hakuna Matata means (it means no worries), you’ve already started learning!

SwahiliPod101.com Coming Soon! Click here to sign up for the wait-list!

P.S. July 1st is the day! Stay tuned for PersianPod101, SwahiliPod101 and new British English lessons!

Want to speak more Russian? New RussianPod101 Lessons Series Starting July!

Hi Listener,

Want to speak more Russian? You need exposure to native Russian conversation. And you need a Russian speaker to explain it all – the words, the grammar, and cultural nuances.

That’s every RussianPod101 lesson. And there’s more on the way!

Starting July 8th, 2013, we’ll be publishing brand new seasons and lessons to get you mastering Russian the fast, fun and easy way! Want to know what you can expect?

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

Monday: Upper Intermediate Series
Thursday: Throwback Thursday
Friday: Video Series – Russian Alphabet Made Easy

Remember, RussianPod101’s newest lessons are free for the first three weeks! You have three weeks worth of lessons at any given time. Oh, and the first 3 lessons of every series are free too! Sign up for a Free Lifetime Account to learn Russian with newest lessons!

Click here to sign up for a Free Lifetime Account!

More Updates To RussianPod101 Lesson Pages

Hi listeners,

Last week we made the switch to cleaner, friendlier lesson-page layout! If you’ve completely missed the big news, click here to take a lesson and see for yourself!

In the meantime, we’d like to thank you for all of the fantastic feedback. We took your suggestions to heart and over the past week, we’ve rolled out three updates with more on the way.

  • View Comments
  • Report A Problem
  • All Languages Tab for Line-by-Line Dialogue

View Comments & Report A Problem

Some of our listeners pointed out that comments disappear when you’re in the Lesson Materials section or the Review Section. We’ve went and added a way to easily access lesson comments from any section on the lesson page.

And of course, every language learning site needs a way for users to report bugs quickly. Alongside the “View Comment” link, you can now use “Report a Problem” to report all technical or language related issues directly to us.

You’ll find these additions at the bottom of each lesson page.

(sample screenshot taken from JapanesePod101.com)

All Versions Tab for Line-by-Line Dialogue

We’ve also added an “All” tab to the Premium “Line-By-Line Audio” section.

Here you can see all versions of the lesson dialogue – in English & in Russian. This is in addition to the English only, Russian only, and Romanization only (where applicable) tabs.

(sample screenshot taken from KoreanClass101.com)

Once again, thank you for your support and stay tuned for more improvements coming soon!

Click Here to Visit RussianPod101 & Test Drive the New Lesson Pages!

To your fluency,

Team RussianPod101

Russian Word of the Day – bread (noun)

Learn a little Russian everyday with the free Russian Word of the Day Widget. Check back daily for more vocabulary!

хлеб (hleb) bread (noun)

Каждым воскресным утром мы покупаем хлеб, торт и печенье в пекарне.
Kazhdym voskresnym utrom my pokupayem hleb, tort i pechyen ‘ye v pekarne.
Every Sunday morning we buy bread, cake, and cookies at the bakery.

нарезанный хлеб и булочки
narezannyi hleb i bulochki
sliced bread and bread rolls

нарезанный хлеб
narezannyi hleb
sliced bread

Own a blog or website? Share free language content with your readers with the Russian Word of the Day with Audio Widget. Click here for instructions on how to embed and customize this free widget!

New Years Resolution To Learn Russian? No. We’re Starting Now!

Hi listener,

Where will you be in 6 months? And your Russian? Successful students plan ahead. They don’t leave learning Russian to luck.

So, when 2014 comes around and most people are just starting their Russian resolutions, you’ll be 6 months ahead (if not more!)

Forget the 2014 Resolution, start Russian now!
Grab 6 months of RussianPod101 Premium for $66 – that’s 45% OFF! With Premium, you unlock 570+ Russian lessons (new lessons published weekly), PDF lesson notes, Premium Tools and Exclusive Inner Circle Access!
Click Here To Start Right Now!

You Speak Russian From Day One. Want to speak quickly and confidently? You need to be exposed to conversation right now. In every RussianPod101 lesson, you instantly jump into everyday Russian conversation. We guide you through and teach you how to respond.

You Read Along. Here’s Why It WORKS: Imagine getting a transcript to every conversation you hear. You’ll know every word. You’ll keep up with fast, natural conversation. And best of all, you’ll master Russian in half the time. With PDF Lesson notes, you get the lesson in writing – the transcripts, translations, word lists and grammar explanations.

And You Cut Learning Time In Half With Premium Study Tools. Serious about mastering Russian? With Premium you unlock the Tools – the word lists, spaced repetition flashcards, word bank, and more – that with consistent use will massively improve your vocabulary, pronunciation and speaking skills.

So EXACTLY What Am I Getting With My 6-Month Premium Account?

  • Learning Guidance: We help you start learning Russian. Set your learning level and begin a lesson that’s perfect for you.
  • The RussianPod101 Lesson Library: 570+ lessons and counting. Audio & Video lessons from Beginner to Advanced.
  • PDF Lesson Notes For Every Lesson: Read along with these detailed explanations.
  • Mobile Web App: Access lessons and lesson notes on any mobile device.
  • Progress Tracking Dashboard: An easy way to track your study progress.
  • 2000 Must-Know Words List: Enough for conversational fluency.
  • Smart Online Flashcards: Learn vocabulary fast and create your own study decks.
  • Your Personal Word Bank: Save new words here to review later.
  • Line-By-Line Pronunciation: Perfect your accent with dialogue breakdown.
  • 1-Click Lesson Downloads: Download any series with the Premium iTunes Feed.

And Exclusive Inner Circle Access for 6 Month Subscribers.

  • For 6 Month Subscribers ONLY. The Inner Circle is a monthly, no-holds barred newsletter giving you insider tips and success strategies to mastering Russian from the people who’ve been there. For dedicated learners only.

Click Here To Get 6 Months of Unlimited Russian Learning For $66!

Where Will Your Russian Be In 6 Months? Make the decision to master Russian. Nobody’s ever gotten fluent by hoping to maybe, someday, possibly learn a language.

And get a 6-month Premium membership for $66. That’s a big 45% off and our biggest deal of the year so far. The 6-Month Premium Sale Ends Friday, June 28th, 2013.

Click Here To Get 6 Months of Unlimited Russian Learning For $66!

Get A Sneak Peek At The New RussianPod101 Lesson Layouts Coming June 12th!

Hello Listener,

When you’re out to learn Russian… you want to get straight the point.
You want to jump directly into the lesson from day one.

Why wait? Now, you don’t have to.

These past few months, we’ve been busy redesigning the website and new lesson pages are coming June 12th! And you get straight to the point – you want to learn Russian with the effective RussianPod101 lessons you’ve come to love. With the new design, you jump right into our fun and effective audio and video lesson library and tools.

So, want a quick preview of the new designs? Of course you do! Here’s what’s coming soon!

On June 12th, you’ll be switching from this…
(Sample screenshot taken from ArabicPod101.com)

…to the new layout. Since our fun, fast, and easy Russian lessons take up most of the site (you do get over 570+ Audio and Video lessons) this is our BIGGEST upgrade thus far.

Here’s What’s New!

(Sample screenshot taken from ArabicPod101.com)

Your Russian Audio and Video Lessons now take center stage!
The Audio or Video Lesson is the first thing you’ll see when you open a lesson. Want to download the audio and lesson notes? All convenient quick-links are just below the player.

Take Control Of The Lessons Too! Want to skip the lesson jingle or slow down the Russian conversation? We’ve upgraded the players to help you do just that!

And Access Them On Any Device. Pick a device, any device. The new lesson layout loads beautifully on all screens, so you’ll love learning whether it be at home or on the go!

But that’s not even the half of it! We’ll be unveiling the new lesson page design on RussianPod101 on June 12th, 2013.

Until then you’ll just have to wait and see!

To Your Fluency,
Team RussianPod101