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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 Italy 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... Show more

Hi Listener, Where can you find the best online Italian learning deals? As in HUGE, HALF-OFF discounts on non-stop, effective Italian lessons? At ItalianPod101. 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 Italian at 50% OFF. Cyber Monday Special: Save 50% on 1-Year or 2-Year Premium and learn real-life, practical Italian from our native speakers (with over 800+ 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 Italian Online With Effective and... 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 Italian! 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 Italian? If you’re not careful, your Italian language will take a backseat. So this Thanksgiving, you come first. Thank yourself with something that gets you speaking better Italian in minutes. We owe you a thank you too! Thank you for learning Italian with ItalianPod101 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 Free... Show more

Hi there Listener, Looking for some Italian 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 ItalianPod101... 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 Italian with a MONSTER 27% OFF Discount We Stuck 33 Languages Inside this FREE Visual Dictionary iPhone App ... Show more

Hi there listener! What are 4 signs you’re turning into an Italian learning zombie this Halloween? You’re up until 3AM studying Italian 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 Italian comes out as “uhh...graarhhrrr” because all you’ve been doing is reading. And... your Italian progress has simply slowed down to zombie-speed. So, this Halloween... we’re helping you break out of zombie learning and learn real-life Italian — with living, breathing, native speakers that explain all the Italian you’ll hear in real life and teach you... Show more

Hello listener! That’s right, 33 languages! So whether you go for just Italian... 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, Do you know the 4 ways to learn Italian at ItalianPod101? “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 ItalianPod101, we explain them below. And while the EPIC Sale is up, you save BIG on Basic, Premium and Premium PLUS subscriptions and learn Italian with our advanced learning system. Keep reading to find out more! The 4 ways to learn Italian at ItalianPod101. Premium:Unlimited Access to All Lessons, Notes & Study Tools. Premium Plus: Premium Access & Your Italian Own... Show more

Hi Listeners, Done with a lesson? Take a look back at the new conversation, grammar, and vocab you’ve mastered. It’s always great to stop and see the results in your language learning! Or rather, hearing the results when you’re speaking a new language! Likewise, for us, it’s great to know that someone’s language is progressing with the help of our lessons. This past July, we've been graciously listed in Top 10 US podcasts for road trip listening in TheGuardian.com, one of the most read newspapers in the UK. Below is an excerpt: ItalianPod101.com I'm sure people think I'm crazy when they see me talking to myself as I drive. Imagine what they'd think if they knew I was doing it in Italian? Listen to native speakers... Show more

Hello Listener, Learning Italian? That’s pretty epic. If you haven’t realized this already... the amount of people actually choosing to learn Italian (or any language for that matter), setting goals, and learning despite whatever excuse and distraction daily life throws at them... is very, very small. It’s very easy to do nothing... and get nothing done. Lots of people do that. But learning Italian and going from simple words to speaking and understanding comfortably? It’s worth stopping for a moment to admire your hard work and progress. It’s pretty EPIC. And knowing how much dedicated students invest in a language, it only makes sense to help you master Italian for less cash with an EPIC sale! Save 15% on... Show more