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New! Go from your 1st German phrase to knowing 700 with the German PhrasePower iBook

Hello Listener, Remember your first German phrase? Was it “Hello, how are you,” “My name is....” or maybe “I have no idea what I’m saying?” Every German learner starts out with simple phrases and questions. That’s because learning phrases is easy. They’re exactly what get you speaking, understanding, and improving your German in the first place. Not just random, unusable words. So as a German Beginner, having a powerful German phrasebook is the easiest way to speak more German. And with our brand new iBook, you master over 700 phrases. Master 700+ essential German phrases with the NEW Learn German: PhrasePower iBook for the iPad. This is the perfect first step for Beginners and Travelers that want to learn and speak a... Show more

Take The GermanPod101 Challenge!

Welcome Back Listener! It’s been a while! Last time we saw you, it was still 2013... Christmas trees were up, and you were still making your 2014 resolutions. Now that the new year has begun, the #1 question everyone’s asking is... “How do I fulfill my resolution and make serious German progress?” One: Stop thinking and start doing. Take on the challenge and jump in. Your progress starts NOW. Two: Create a measurable and attainable German goal. (Master 100 new words in 2 weeks, listen to 5 German lessons a week, hold a German 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 in 2014, take the... Show more

Get A Sneak Peek At The New GermanPod101 Lesson Layouts Coming June 12th!

Hello Listener, When you’re out to learn German... you want to get straight the point. You want to jump directly into the lesson from day one. Why wait? Now, you don’t have to. These past few months, we’ve been busy redesigning the website and new lesson pages are coming June 12th! And you get straight to the point - you want to learn German with the effective GermanPod101 lessons you’ve come to love. With the new design, you jump right into our fun and effective audio and video lesson library and tools. So, want a quick preview of the new designs? Of course you do! Here’s what’s coming soon! On June 12th, you’ll be switching from this... (Sample screenshot taken from ArabicPod101.com) ...to the new layout. Since... Show more

Power Up Your German With Premium

Hello Listener, You know your German is running low when you... have to stop and think before you speak don’t have the words to say what you want to lose track of a conversation in minutes So how do you power your German up? Textbooks won’t do it. Software can’t help. Only real life German conversation lessons will. Native speakers that translate, explain and teach you how to respond will. At GermanPod101, you jump directly into the conversation and master it from Beginner to Advanced. So, Power Up Your German with GermanPod101! Get 31% OFF Premium until April 26th, 2013. Power up with this discount and learn the only German that matters - real life German. At 31% OFF, 24-month... Show more

Announcing the Lighter, Faster and More Mobile-Friendly Lesson Notes!

Why do German learners keep coming back to GermanPod101.com? For our fast, fresh and fun audio and video lessons, of course! But did you know that an important part of our lessons is the PDF lesson notes? These printable lesson notes are a crucial part of our online learning system. For visual learners, they’re a must! So that’s why we embarked on a long journey to improve the PDF Lesson Notes so that you, our valued listeners, will have the very best German learning experience at GermanPod101. So what’s new? Glad you asked! Here’s what you’ll find with the updated PDF Lesson Notes: Completely Mobile Friendly – View with no problems, both iOS and Android RIP Lesson Notes Lite – PDFs now display reliably... Show more

Be Our German Valentine & Learn German!

Hello Listener, You and I, we make a pretty good team. You love the German language. We love helping you conquer it. You love the lessons with real-life German conversations. We have a blast making them. You love seeing your German skills grow. And we do too. So this Valentine’s Day, we must pop the question. Will you be our German Valentine? Say Yes by February 15th, 2013 and Get 30% OFF all Premium Subscriptions Take our hand and we’ll walk you through the German language! With a Premium Subscription, you unlock the best of what GermanPod101 has to offer – Complete Lesson Archive Access, In-Depth Lesson Notes and Premium Study Tools. Hurry! This offer is for 3 days only! Say Yes & Start Right Now! German... Show more

Your German progress starts now! Take the GermanPod101 Challenge!

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 German progress?” One: Stop thinking and start doing. Take on the challenge and jump in. Your progress starts NOW. Two: Create a measurable and attainable German goal. (Master new 100 words in 2 weeks, listen to 5 German lessons a week, hold German 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

Grab A Sneak Peek At The German Lesson Schedule for 2013

Rise and shine, listener! You’re in a new year and you've made your German resolution! Just one last thing left to do: start speaking some German with GermanPod101. Whether you’re just starting out light with the basics, or going heavy...you’re about to add some serious German muscle this year. You’ll go from simple phrases to dominating conversations in German. 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 German 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 GermanPod101... Show more

10 Days of Epic German Holiday Deals Start December 10th

Hello Listener, While people were out getting TVs and DVDs... Our listeners were getting better, faster, stronger in German 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 GermanPod101, then good news! The holiday season is fast approaching which means two things: one, wear a sweater and two... The GermanPod101 Holiday Countdown Begins December 10th. Serious about mastering German in 2013? Join the Holiday Countdown as we count down the holiday season with 10 days of the 10 BIGGEST deals on German Apps, Audiobooks, Software Subscriptions, and much much more. How big? Try 53% OFF Premium! 55% OFF Basic! 50% OFF Apps and... Show more

No One App Should Have All This German Word Power

Hello Listener, Mothers don’t choose favorites. But we do! When it comes to apps, WordPower German 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 German language and culture course. We've changed the look and added the German Local List to the current list of 2,000 words. The German Local List contains words and phrases specifically related to German daily life and culture. Ever wonder what the most popular beverages are in Germany? Need to know the name of famous landmarks? You’ll... Show more