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Hello and Wishing You Holiday Cheer, Well it’s that time of year again when we run around trying to make everyone we love feel special and appreciated (pulling out our hair out the whole while!) but we’re going to dare to ask you one very simple question: “Why Not?” Think about it: Why Not treat yourself to mini exotic adventures whenever you want? Why Not prepare yourself for true adventures in Japan like no tourist could? Why Not pad your resume and potentially boost your earnings potential – all while having fun and doing so at your own pace? And Why Not give yourself the gift that your friends and family will NEVER think of giving: By Finally Learning AND Mastering a New Language Instead of Just “Thinking... Show more

Hi Listener, Where can you find the best online Japanese learning deals? As in HUGE, HALF-OFF discounts on non-stop, effective Japanese lessons? At JapanesePod101. Our Black Friday deal was 51% OFF all Basic & Premium. It’s gone now. But today is Cyber Monday, the biggest online sale after Black Friday...and it’s your next best chance to master Japanese at 50% OFF. Cyber Monday Special: Save 50% on 1-Year or 2-Year Premium and learn real-life, practical Japanese from our native speakers (with over 1,950+ Lessons and counting). At 50% OFF, 2-Year Premium is as low as $5.00/month. But this deal ends midnight, tonight, Dec. 2nd, 2013. Cyber Monday Deal: Click Here To Learn At 50% OFF Learn Japanese Online With Effective... Show more

Hello Listener, We know you were expecting 41% OFF for Black Friday. We planned on it. You got the sneak peek email. But it’s Black Friday! And Thanksgiving and Hanukkah (Thanksgivukkah) just happened on the same day! What do we do? Well...we want to make it even easier for you learn Japanese! So, in the spirit of Thanksgivukkah and Black Friday...here’s an extra 10% OFF on top of your 41% OFF discount! Black Friday Special: Today Only Get an EXTRA 10%... Save 51% TOTAL on our most popular Basic and Premium subscriptions (choose from 1 month to 3, 6, 12, and 24 months)! 24-month Premium is as low as $4.90/month and 24-month Basic is as low as $1.96/month. Take advantage! This deal ends when all spots are filled up or when the... Show more

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 Japanese? If you’re not careful, your Japanese language will take a backseat. So this Thanksgiving, you come first. Thank yourself with something that gets you speaking better Japanese in minutes. We owe you a thank you too! Thank you for learning Japanese with JapanesePod101 and for being part of the Innovative Language family. To show our gratitude, get a head start on 29 languages in under 2 minutes by learning one of the most important phrases, “Thank You.” Learn how to say “Thank You” in 29 languages with this free video lesson! Click Here For Your... Show more

Hi there Listener, Looking for some Japanese Halloween treats? Well, we’re still one day away from the candy-eating holiday that Halloween is, but there are a few inside this newsletter. There’s that new, free iPhone/iPad App with 33 languages inside. And there’s a Halloween Sale with MONSTER 27% savings on all of our Basic and Premium subscriptions at JapanesePod101... except discounted subscriptions are running low and we’re ending the sale on Halloween, at midnight (EST)! Anything else? You’ll have to keep reading to see what’s up this month! In this month’s spooky newsletter: Ends Tomorrow! Learn Japanese with a MONSTER 27% OFF Discount We Stuck 33 Languages Inside this FREE Visual Dictionary iPhone App New iBook!... Show more

Hi there listener! What are 4 signs you’re turning into a Japanese learning zombie this Halloween? You’re up until 3AM studying Japanese and develop bags under your eyes... like a zombie! You’re digging through b-o-o-r-i-n-g textbooks and your b-r-a-a-a-i-n-s just won’t process what you’ve read a minute ago. “Wait... what?” Your spoken Japanese comes out as “uhh...graarhhrrr” because all you’ve been doing is reading. And... your Japanese progress has simply slowed down to zombie-speed. So, this Halloween... we’re helping you break out of zombie learning and learn real-life Japanese — with living, breathing, native speakers that explain all the Japanese you’ll hear in real life and teach you how to really speak! ... Show more

Hello Listener, Can kids learn Japanese? Of course! They’re the fastest learners around! But do they? Not unless there’s a native Japanese speaker in the family. Language experts say children learning a second language enjoy cognitive advantages over those that do not. So, if you need a way to learn Japanese with your child start with the kid friendly e-book that’ll get them mastering words in minutes! With the brand new Talking World iBook for the iPad, your little one will earn all the common Japanese vocab they know in English! New iBook for the iPad: Learn Japanese for Kids - Talking World It’s jam packed with 16 colorful chapters and 274+ common Japanese words for any child to learn. Explore all sorts of vibrant... Show more

Hello listener! That’s right, 33 languages! So whether you go for just Japanese... or try new languages like Korean or Spanish, this app lets you decide. And of course, it’s free! What’s Visual Dictionary about? Visual Dictionary - Learn 33 languages for the iPhone & iPad teaches you practical, real life vocabulary through real-life scenarios like streets, train stations, airports, restaurants, supermarkets and more. Master up to 3,400+ must-know words across 33 languages by simply exploring scenarios one-by-one and tapping on your surroundings to get their meanings. Each language comes with 104 words and 3 scenarios with Visual Dictionary Want to get more words? Unlock the entire language with a $9.99 in-app upgrade... Show more

Hello Listener, Remember your first Japanese phrase? Was it “Hello, how are you,” “My name is....” or maybe “I have no idea what I’m saying?” Every Japanese learner starts out with simple phrases and questions. That’s because learning phrases is easy. They’re exactly what get you speaking, understanding, and improving your Japanese in the first place. Not just random, unusable words. So as a Japanese Beginner, having a powerful Japanese phrasebook is the easiest way to speak more Japanese. And with our brand new iBook, you master over 700 phrases. Master 700+ essential Japanese phrases with the NEW Learn Japanese: PhrasePower iBook for the iPad. This is the perfect first step for Beginners and Travelers that want to learn... Show more

Hello Listener, Do you know the 4 ways to learn Japanese at JapanesePod101? “Well...I just know there’s Premium and I think Free users get a 7-day trial.” Whoa, whoa, hold on. Free Users get access to all the newest lessons published in the last 3 weeks and much more. But if you’re still in the dark about the 4 types of subscriptions at JapanesePod101, we explain them below. And while the EPIC Sale is up, you save BIG on Basic, Premium and Premium PLUS subscriptions and learn Japanese with our advanced learning system. Keep reading to find out more! The 4 ways to learn Japanese at JapanesePod101. Premium:Unlimited Access to All Lessons, Notes & Study Tools. Premium Plus: Premium Access & Your Japanese Own Tutor. ... Show more