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Learn Japanese anywhere with JapanesePod101 on your mobile device!

Hey Listeners! Did you know that all of our lessons, lesson notes, progress tracking and premium tools are available on your smartphone or mobile device? Well, they are! With our Innovative Language 101 App, you can study Japanese on-the-go wherever you want! Getting on the fast-track to learning Japanese is THAT simple! Want to switch from the app to your computer and continue where you left off? You can! Our system is fully integrated! Download the App for FREE to your Android, iPhone, iPad or Kindle Fire Click here to download the App for FREE & learn Japanese on the go! What's Inside The Innovative Language Learning 101 App: New Users – Try It Free: Start your 7-Day Free Trial! 7-Day Free Premium Trial for new... Show more

You Got Us to 500 Million! Here’s 30% OFF & 2 New Japanese Study Tools for You.

Hello Listener, Can you believe it? You got us to 500 million lesson downloads. To put that number in perspective, that’s 9,513 years of learning done since we started teaching in 2005. It means that you’re learning with a proven system. 500 million downloads and 10 years of experience don’t lie. So, to thank you for helping us reach this milestone, we’ve been giving you a BIG 30% OFF and two new study tools. In this month’s newsletter: Ends Friday! Click here to get 30% OFF Premium or Premium PLUS! Never Forget Japanese Words with the Updated Word Bank New! Stay Focused, Learn 2x Faster with Lesson Transcripts 1.Ends Friday! Get 30% OFF with the 500 Million Celebration! You’ve helped us reach 500 million lesson... Show more

Why Sapporo is my favorite city in Japan

わや*!That was a hard decision to make Kyushu? Okinawa? South Korea? Taiwan? No… I made it to Hokkaido and have to start this article by talking about Salmon Ikura Don (raw salmon with salmon fish eggs on rice that I ate in Sapporo), in honor of the best dish I’ve ever eaten. First, If you want to travel in Japan and don’t know where to start, I suggest you to take a look at this list: here So...why Sapporo? Well, my two closest Japanese friends are living there... What better reason to fly north? First of all, I love big cities. Tokyo is massive and I enjoy it. However, I’m still a Swiss girl from the Alps… So I was actually really excited about this trip. The image I had of Sapporo is pretty similar to the one foreigners can have... Show more

Get 30% OFF our Proven Japanese Learning System. 500 Million Downloads Don’t Lie.

Hello Listener, We want to thank you. JapanesePod101 has reached 500 MILLION lesson downloads – that’s HALF a BILLION since we began in 2005! You’ve downloaded and you’ve learned with us. As you can imagine, we’re celebrating this milestone. And what better way to celebrate than to reward the people who helped – members like you! At JapanesePod101, you learn Japanese with real lessons by real teachers – with 370+ hours of audio and video lessons – but now it’s even more affordable too! 500 Million Celebration: Get 30% Off ALL Premium and Premium PLUS plans! 500 Million Celebration! Get 30% OFF Premium and Premium PLUS! (Only 500 spots available for this huge discount) Premium Plan for Just $7/Month or $0.23/Day! ... Show more

5 Ways To Never Forget Japanese Words with the NEW Word Bank

Hello Listener, How easy is it to forget new Japanese words and phrases? First you learn ‘em. Two days later, you forget ‘em. Stopping to note them down takes a lot of time. You can write every word down on 100s of flashcards or in a notebook. That’s the time-consuming part of the battle. But wait! You STILL have to review them all! So here are 5 ways to never forget new Japanese words with the Word Bank. It’s your personal, ever-growing collection of vocab. Come across a new word in a JapanesePod101 lesson? Want to master specific vocab list? Save ‘em with 1 click and review ‘em in 1 spot – the Word Bank. And it’s just been updated with new features! If you’re a Premium user, be sure to check it out! If not, take... Show more

Sneak Peek: Review More Japanese with This Feature, Badges & Your 26% OFF

Hello Listener, You’ll want to know about these 3 new Japanese learning tools and features. They’re great for reviewing, motivation and progress and learning consistently with easy 1-minute lessons. One is an unofficial sneak peek. So what are they? The brand new Achievement Badges, the Daily Dose of Japanese and the Word Bank! And... if you want to master Japanese, unlock our proven learning system at 26% OFF and get a Bonus 6.5-hour Audiobook! In this month’s newsletter: 72 Hours Left! Click here to get 26% OFF + FREE 6.5-Hour Audiobook New Feature! Achievement Badges Now Available for Premium PLUS Sneak Peek: Save & Review Vocab with this Study Tool New! Easy 1-Minute Lessons with the Daily Dose of Japanese ... Show more

You’re Too Cool for School: Master Japanese at 26% OFF & Get a FREE Audiobook

Hello Listener, Did you start this year out with a resolution to learn Japanese? Haven’t found time to make it happen yet? Well, with students everywhere going back to school this month... Now’s a perfect time to renew your dream of truly learning Japanese. Even if you’re a complete beginner. Even if you’re out of school... You can and will learn Japanese with 370+ hours of lessons from real teachers. The Too Cool for School Sale at JapanesePod101 starts today: Click here to get 26% OFF & a free Audiobook! Start speaking Japanese from your very first lesson and get our entire Japanese learning system at 26% OFF! That’s just $2.96/month with Basic or $7.40/month with Premium and up to $62.40 in savings. So if you... Show more

NEW! Complete Japanese Assignments, Earn NEW Badges, Level Up Your Japanese

Hello Listener, (This is all about new achievement badges at JapanesePod101. Keep reading!) Let’s say you JUST finished a Japanese lesson. For example, an assignment like... You write a self-introduction in Japanese You record your self-introduction via audio or video You send an image to your teacher that’s related to Japanese ...or you complete a weekly writing task Then, you send it over. Your JapanesePod101 teacher checks it. Approves it. Ding! You get a new achievement badge for your hard work. It's your mark of progress. It definitely sends a burst of Japanese learning motivation into your brain! What does this mean? It’s proof that your Japanese is improving, as confirmed by a real Japanese teacher. Real... Show more

3 Consistent Ways You’ll Learn Japanese Fast: All New Lessons, Word Lists & 29% OFF!

Hi there Listener, When you’re learning Japanese and want real progress...look for the consistent method. One that’s non-stop and keeps you going. What’s a good one? JapanesePod101 Lessons – free audio and video lessons, every week. In fact, a new season of lessons has started this month that you can grab. Anything else? Vocab lists, where you learn new words and phrases all the time. And don’t forget that our 29% OFF Summer of Japanese Sale ends Friday! In this month’s newsletter... Sale Ends Friday! Click Here to Get 29% OFF Basic or Premium! A New Season Has Started: New, Free, Weekly Japanese Lessons Free Feature Alert: Speak More Japanese With Word & Phrase Lists 1. Summer of Japanese Sale ends Friday! Get a... Show more

Your Summer of Japanese Starts Now! Get 29% OFF Lessons from Japanese Teachers

Hello Listener, The Summer of Japanese is in full swing at JapanesePod101. That means we’re helping thousands of people like you to learn Japanese this summer! Yes, we are helping to make your dream of learning Japanese easier and more affordable with a LIMITED TIME 29% OFF Basic and Premium. Up to $69.60 in savings! Click here to get a BIG 29% OFF! Ready to learn Japanese? During our Summer of Japanese Sale, you gain full access to our ENTIRE learning system – 370+ hours of Japanese audio and video lessons from real Japanese teachers, exclusive apps, plus loads of additional study tools and resources for just... $7.10/Month for Full Access to Our Premium Plan $2.84/Month for Full Access to Our Basic Plan But you... Show more