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Speaking is usually the #1 weakness for all French learners. This is a common issue among language learners everywhere. The reason for this is obvious: When language learners first start learning a language, they usually start with reading. They read online articles, books, information on apps and so on. If they take a class, they spend 20% of their time repeating words, and 80% of the time reading the textbook, doing homework or just listening to a teacher. So, if you spend most of your time reading instead of speaking, you might get better at reading but your speaking skills never grow. You get better at what you focus on. So if you want to improve you speaking skills, you need to spend more of your study time on speaking. Here are... Show more

Hello Listener, You’ll want to know about these 2 new French learning tools and features. They’re great for reviewing, motivation and progress. One is an unofficial sneak peek. So what are they? The brand new Achievement Badges and the Word Bank! And... if you want to master French, 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 1. Ends Friday! Learn French with 26% OFF & a FREE Audiobook! No school. No stress. Learn French at your pace and start speaking in minutes... Show more

There are plenty of destinations where you can get by with English, but sometimes you want to do better than just ‘get by’. Here are 6 reasons you should learn the basics of the language of your next trip destination. 1. You will be able to discover your destination better than other tourists. Getting by is one thing, but actually experiencing a trip abroad is quite another. No amount of guidebooks and online research can compensate for a basic lack of language ability. Speaking the language of your destination permits you to explore that destination beyond the regular tourist traps. Your language skills will not only allow you to dig into all the hidden gems of your destination, but they will also allow you to mingle with the... Show more

Hello Listener, Did you start this year out with a resolution to learn French? 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 French. Even if you’re a complete beginner. Even if you’re out of school... You can and will learn French with 150+ hours of lessons from real teachers. The Too Cool for School Sale at FrenchPod101 starts today: Click here to get 26% OFF & a free Audiobook! Start speaking French from your very first lesson and get our entire French 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 upgrade now, you... Show more

Hello Listener, (This is all about new achievement badges at FrenchPod101. Keep reading!) Let’s say you JUST finished a French lesson. For example, an assignment like... You write a self-introduction in French You record your self-introduction via audio or video You send an image to your teacher that’s related to French ...or you complete a weekly writing task Then, you send it over. Your FrenchPod101 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 French learning motivation into your brain! What does this mean? It’s proof that your French is improving, as confirmed by a real French teacher. Real proof that you’re... Show more

Hi there Listener, When you’re learning French and want real progress...look for the consistent method. One that’s non-stop and keeps you going. What’s a good one? FrenchPod101 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 French 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 French Lessons Free Feature Alert: Speak More French With Word & Phrase Lists 1. Summer of French Sale ends Friday! Get a HOT 29% OFF! ... Show more

Hello Listener, The Summer of French is in full swing at FrenchPod101. That means we’re helping thousands of people like you to learn French this summer! Yes, we are helping to make your dream of learning French 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 French? During our Summer of French Sale, you gain full access to our ENTIRE learning system – 150+ hours of French audio and video lessons from real French 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 might be wondering:... Show more

Hello Listener, Where will your French be in 6 months? Successful students start now and don’t leave learning French to luck. So, when 2016 comes and most are just starting on their French goals, you’ll be 6 months ahead. With the 6-Month Challenge, you also get exclusive Inner Circle membership – tested learning methods and strategies for mastering French – to make sure you smash your learning goals. There’s even a BIG 45% discount! In this month’s newsletter: Ends Friday! Click Here to Learn French in 6 Months for $66! Exclusive Inner Circle Membership Ends Friday App Users! 2 New Updates Made to Innovative Language 101 Brand New FrenchPod101 Series & Lessons Start July 6th ... Show more

Hi Listener, Here’s how you speak and understand more French in 2015... With new FrenchPod101 audio and video lessons by real teachers. And this is important – you get new lessons for FREE, every week. How? You simply start a lesson, hear native French conversation and have our teachers explain it all to you. Every word. Every grammar point. Every cultural insight. Sit back and learn – we’ll do the work. Learn directly on our site or on the go on your mobile device. So, you’ll speak and understand more French with new, free lessons every week! Here’s what you need to know. We’re starting a brand new season of lessons for the second half of 2015. So, starting July 6th, 2015, we’ll be releasing new seasons of audio and... Show more

Hello Listener, Did you make a New Year’s resolution to learn French in 2015? Well, the year is half over. If you’re like most learners, you might have let your French goal slip due to time constraints. No worries – we designed a special plan for you and if you act now, you get 45% OFF, exclusive access to tested learning strategies AND best of all, to achieve your goal in 2015: I call it the 6-Month Challenge! Sale Starts Today: Get 6-Month Premium for Only $66! (You'll be automatically enrolled in the exclusive Inner Circle Club at signup). That’s Right: Just $66 ($11/Month) for our Most Popular Premium Plan. Unlimited access to our French learning system with 150+ hours of lessons. Hey, it’s Peter here – I’m the... Show more