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Hello Listener, So much has happened this past September! Firstly, you helped us reach 300 million lesson downloads. This massive number starts from our inception back in 2005 and is a huge milestone. It means the lessons work and it motivates us to keep going. So, thank you for downloading, for learning and for your support. We’re happy to see your Japanese grow. On top of that, there’s a new Premium PLUS feature out, and of course, the 300 Million Celebration 30% OFF + FREE Audiobook deal! In this newsletter: Ends Friday! Get a BIG 30% OFF & a FREE Audiobook! New! Learn Japanese 1-on-1 with My Teacher for Premium PLUS Are you learning Japanese on the go with our top App yet? 1. Save 30% on Premium, Premium PLUS & get a... Show more

Hello Listener, JapanesePod101 began with a simple dream – to get you mastering real-life Japanese the fast, fun and easy way. And reaching the 300 millionth lesson download this month means our dream is alive, all thanks to your support. So, as our thanks to you, we decided to do something to help you achieve YOUR dream of learning Japanese while celebrating this momentous 300 million milestone: We’re Discounting Our Premium AND Premium PLUS Plans at 30% OFF! At 30% OFF, you get unlimited access to our advanced Japanese learning system for as low as $7.00 a month. That’s just $0.23 cents a day to start mastering Japanese. Then we thought: “Hey, 300 million lesson downloads is a pretty big deal and means we’ve helped thousands... Show more

Hello Listener, Imagine having your very own JapanesePod101 teacher. They give you personal attention and fix any Japanese problem you’ll ever have. They can... Correct your writing Be a source of constant Japanese practice Give you insider tips on what words sound more natural in Japanese Correct your Japanese pronunciation (something most native speakers are too polite to do!) Point out your weaknesses Tell you how to best master Japanese Access to your own Japanese teacher was already available in our Premium PLUS subscription, but mostly via email interaction. Now, there’s a new Premium PLUS feature that gives you 1-on-1 instruction on the website or on the go via an App: Premium PLUS My Teacher (formerly titled... Show more

Hello Listener, School season’s back! No, wait, stop! No need to buy big textbooks, do homework or set your alarm for 6AM. None of that’s necessary here. The school season is merely a perfect time to start fresh and learn Japanese at JapanesePod101. At your own pace, as fast – or as slow – as you want with effective lessons that we guide you through. That’s it. And of course, you can take advantage of 26% savings to learn for less, and get free features and apps. In this month’s newsletter: Ends Friday! Get 26% OFF 1- or 2-Year Basic or Premium! Reminder! Learning Japanese on the go with our top app yet? Free Feature Alert! Learn one Japanese word a day, every day 1. Ends Friday! Master Japanese this School Year and Save 26%!... Show more

Hello Listener, The only thing a new school year means at JapanesePod101 is a fresh start for you to master Japanese. So, whether you’re in school or out in the world...and finally want to speak and understand Japanese, now’s the time. And don’t worry! There are no tests here. No textbooks required. No experience necessary. No stress. Instead, you learn real-life Japanese conversation with fun and engaging lessons at your own pace. And we guide you every step of the way, here at JapanesePod101. Ready to Make a Fresh Start? Get 26% OFF & Start Your Japanese Journey! During the Too Cool For School Sale, you save 26% on 1- or 2-Year Basic or Premium plans and learn the only Japanese that matters – real-life... Show more

Hello Listener, What do Japanese people talk about in real life? Answer: whatever’s going on in life right now! Let’s take a look. It’s summer. Japanese people definitely talk about that. The hot weather, summer sports and going to the beach. The World Cup just happened. They definitely talked about that. Then, there’s the upcoming fall season, a new school semester – oh yes. School: they talk about that too. These topics are incredibly common, practical and relevant. In fact, you probably talk about them too, so learning the relevant Japanese words for these topics is a must. If you’ve noticed the new Free Japanese Vocab Bonus emails in your inbox, you’re already using vocabulary lists based on holidays, current events... Show more

Hi Listener, Summer is the season for learning and mastering Japanese at JapanesePod101. Why? New free features, a new discount and on-the-go learning that you must take advantage of. Try out the brand new Japanese Vocabulary Lists to learn relevant and practical vocab. And if you want to unlock our Learning System with over 340 Hours of Japanese Lessons, take advantage of the 29% OFF Summer Sale! Keep reading to learn more! In this month’s newsletter: Ends Friday! Get 29% OFF All Basic or Premium Subscriptions! New Feature! Access our Japanese Vocabulary Lists for FREE! Learning with JapanesePod101 on the go yet? Download our app! 1. Summer Sale Ends Friday! Learn Japanese with a HOT 29% OFF! Want to speak and understand... Show more

Hello listener, We know you probably want to start speaking and understanding Japanese this summer, so we’ll get straight to the point: Our JapanesePod101 Summer Sale Begins Today Along with Your Chance to Get 29% OFF Any Basic or Premium Plan! Unlock over 340 Hours of Audio and Video Lessons! Previous Summer Sales have required at least a 1-year subscription but for a VERY limited time, we are discounting ALL Premium and Basic plans by a full 29% – regardless of how long you sign up for – until August 1st, 2014. Let’s put these savings into perspective... That means if you sign up to master Japanese during our Summer Sale, you get our Basic plan for as low as just $2.84 per month! And with our Premium plan, you can gain full... Show more

Hello Listener! You want to speak more Japanese. You want more JapanesePod101 lessons. We hear you and there’s more on the way! A new JapanesePod101 season starts Monday, July 7th, 2014. That’s a whole new season of effective audio lessons and video lessons to learn with. What kind of lessons can you expect? Here’s the JapanesePod101 schedule for the second half of 2014! Monday: - Top 25 Japanese Questions You Need to Know Season 1 - Japanese for Everyday Life Lower Intermediate Season 1 Tuesday: - Culture Class: Holidays in Japan Season 1 - Video Series: Japanese Listening Comprehension Season 1 Thursday: - Free Throwback Thursday Lesson (A random lesson from the past) Friday: - Video Series: Introduction... Show more

Hello Listener, Where will your Japanese be in 6 months? Successful students start now and don’t leave learning Japanese to luck. So, when 2015 comes around and others are just starting their Japanese resolutions, you’ll be 6 months ahead (if not more!) In fact, with the 6-Month Challenge, you get exclusive Inner Circle membership, which gives you tested learning methods, insider tips and more to make sure you smash your learning goals. And there’s even a big 45% discount! In this month’s newsletter: Ends Friday! 6-Month Challenge: Learn Japanese in 6 Months for $66! New App! Take JapanesePod101 on your Android, iPhone, iPad or Kindle! Free Feature Alert: One Daily Japanese Word In Your Inbox 1. 3 Days Left! 6-Month Challenge!... Show more