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Welcome Back Listener! It’s been a while! Last time we saw you, it was still 2012... Christmas trees were up, and you were still making your 2013 resolutions. Now that the New Year has begun, the #1 question everyone’s asking is... “How do I fulfill my resolution and make serious Chinese progress?” One: Stop thinking and start doing. Take on the challenge and jump in. Your progress starts NOW. Two: Create a measurable and attainable Chinese goal. (Master new 100 words in 2 weeks, listen to 5 Chinese lessons a week, hold Chinese a conversation for 5 minutes, etc.) Three: Challenge yourself more each month. (Go for 10 minute conversations, move on to 200 words, etc.) It’s as easy as that! So this 2013, take the... Show more

Rise and shine, listener! You’re in a new year and you've made your Chinese resolution! Just one last thing left to do: start speaking some Chinese with ChineseClass101. Whether you’re just starting out light with the basics, or going heavy...you’re about to add some serious Chinese muscle this year. You’ll go from simple phrases to dominating conversations in Chinese. Why? We’re guiding you every step of the way, that’s why! And we've made it our New Year’s resolution to go heavy too. We’re pushing out all new series – all new lessons to get you learning the Chinese language and culture inside-out with native speakers. Stay tuned because the first lessons start publishing on January 7, 2013! Here’s a sneak peek of the... Show more

Hello Listener, While people were out getting TVs and DVDs... Our listeners were getting better, faster, stronger in Chinese instead. Black Friday and Cyber Monday were prime time for language learning.. But if you missed out on Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals at ChineseClass101, then good news! The holiday season is fast approaching which means two things: one, wear a sweater and two... The ChineseClass101 Holiday Countdown Begins December 10th. Serious about mastering Chinese in 2013? Join the Holiday Countdown as we count down the holiday season with 10 days of the 10 BIGGEST deals on Chinese Apps, Audiobooks, Software Subscriptions, and much much more. How big? Try 53% OFF Premium! 55% OFF Basic! 50% OFF Apps... Show more

Hi everyone, Peter Galante, founder of Innovative Language Learning here. With 2012 winding down, it’s time to check in and see just how far your Chinese has progressed with ChineseClass101! Around this time of year, our inboxes start filling up with success stories from users all around the world. (You can share your story here.) This year, I'd like to share my 2012 Chinese language success story with you. On January 1st, 2012 I made a resolution to learn Chinese. What was different from past years? I wrote out the resolution and left it on my desk, where I looked at it each day; I listened to ChineseClass101 lessons or vocabulary lists each day during commutes on my mobile phone; I used my ChineseClass101 lessons as study... 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 Chinese? If you’re not careful, your Chinese language will take a backseat. So this Thanksgiving, you come first. Thank yourself with something that gets you speaking better Chinese in minutes. We owe you a thank you too! Thank you for learning Chinese with ChineseClass101 and for being part of the Innovative Language family. To show our gratitude, get a head start on 27 languages in under 2 minutes by learning one of the most important phrases, “Thank You.” Learn how to say “Thank You” in 27 languages with this free video lesson! Click Here For... Show more

Hello Listener, Mothers don’t choose favorites. But we do! When it comes to apps, WordPower Chinese v4.0 has a special place in our hearts. And for good reason. WordPower Version 4.0: Not Just an Update, It’s Like a Brand New App WordPower for iPhone and iPad has been rebuilt from top to bottom and the reviews are coming in. This latest update turns WordPower into your complete Chinese language and culture course. We've changed the look and added the Chinese Local List to the current list of 2,000 words. The Chinese Local List contains words and phrases specifically related to Chinese daily life and culture. Ever wonder what the most popular beverages are in China? Need to know the name of famous landmarks?... Show more

Let’s play a game of Would You Rather? Would you rather have this... Over 300 Chinese learning CDs (yeah, CDs...remember those?) piled to the ceiling in your bedroom next to stacks upon stacks of expensive, outdated textbooks that teach you dry, humorless Chinese conversation. ...or this? The same amount of content, shrunken down to fit onto your smartphone or tablet. And all those lessons? They’ve been updated to teach you vocabulary, grammar and culture so that learning Chinese is actually fun! The answer is clear. You’d rather have the ChineseClass101 Mobile! The biggest Chinese course. All on your tiny mobile device. Introducing ChineseClass101 Mobile Beta! Take all of your favorite Chinese lessons and lesson... Show more

Another Fall has come and gone and just like that, another iPhone model has hit the market, along with iOS updates for all. If you’ve updated your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad to iOS 6 already and tried looking for your favorite InnovativeLanguage.com podcast, you may be scratching your head wondering if we’ve packed our bags and closed up shop. We haven’t. In fact, we continue to release new lessons every single week in over 25 languages! Here are some tips on where to find us and listen on-the-go!* Using the Podcast App To find these apps using iOS 6, you’ll need to download Apple’s Podcast app. (Here’s a quick link to the free download.) Once you have the Podcast app installed, you’ll be able to find us under Education or... Show more

Dear Reader, “You’ll Never Master a Language!” That’s what my foreign language teacher, Mr. Barry, told me many years ago. “I’m sorry, you just don’t have an aptitude for languages” is what he added. Well, he was wrong, and I knew it. I went on to master Japanese, a much harder language than the one Mr. Barry taught, obtaining a master's degree from a top Japanese university and founding a Japanese company headquartered in Tokyo. My name is Peter Galante, founder of Innovative Language Learning, and I’m here to tell you the story of how I proved them wrong. So how did I go from language class failure, to founder of a language learning company with over 200 million language lessons delivered? The secret lies in my... Show more

Hi there Listener, Your first Chinese phrase. It’s the first step to speaking Chinese Basic phrases like “How are you,” “Thank you,” and “Where’s the bathroom!?” are what beginners learn first. And since you’ll use them daily in China, mastering these phrases is a must. Learn the Essential Phrases with the Chinese Key Phrases List! The Chinese Key Phrase List is free and the newest addition to the Chinese Resources Corner. You learn the most commonly used phrases of the Chinese language with this list. Each phrase comes with the native audio pronunciation, English translation, transliteration, and an illustration to make it memorable. Mastering these basic phrases takes minutes! Just browse through the list, play... Show more