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Hi Listener, Want to speak more Dutch? You need exposure to native Dutch conversation. And you need a Dutch speaker to explain it all - the words, the grammar, and cultural nuances. That’s every DutchPod101 lesson. And there’s more on the way! Starting July 8th, 2013, we’ll be publishing brand new seasons and lessons to get you mastering Dutch the fast, fun and easy way! Want to know what you can expect? Here’s a sneak peek at what you can look forward to: Monday: Lower Beginner Series Thursday: Throwback Thursday Friday: Video Series - Dutch in 3 minutes (Part2) Remember, DutchPod101’s newest lessons are free for the first three weeks! You have three weeks worth of lessons at any given time. Oh, and the first 3... Show more

Hi listeners, Last week we made the switch to cleaner, friendlier lesson-page layout! If you’ve completely missed the big news, click here to take a lesson and see for yourself! In the meantime, we’d like to thank you for all of the fantastic feedback. We took your suggestions to heart and over the past week, we’ve rolled out three updates with more on the way. View Comments Report A Problem All Languages Tab for Line-by-Line Dialogue View Comments & Report A Problem Some of our listeners pointed out that comments disappear when you’re in the Lesson Materials section or the Review Section. We’ve went and added a way to easily access lesson comments from any section on the lesson page. ... Show more

Hi listener, Where will you be in 6 months? And your Dutch? Successful students plan ahead. They don’t leave learning Dutch to luck. So, when 2014 comes around and most people are just starting their Dutch resolutions, you’ll be 6 months ahead (if not more!) Forget the 2014 Resolution, start Dutch now! Grab 6 months of DutchPod101 Premium for $66 - that’s 45% OFF! With Premium, you unlock 300+ Dutch lessons (new lessons published weekly), PDF lesson notes, Premium Tools and Exclusive Inner Circle Access! Click Here To Start Right Now! You Speak Dutch From Day One. Want to speak quickly and confidently? You need to be exposed to conversation right now. In every DutchPod101 lesson, you instantly jump into everyday Dutch... Show more

Hello Listener, When you’re out to learn Dutch... 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 Dutch with the effective DutchPod101 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 our... Show more

Hello Listener, Your Dutch progress depends on one thing. Your willingness to spring into action and go after it. Don’t have the confidence to speak Dutch? Tune into a DutchPod101 lesson and mimic the conversation ‘til you get it right. Can’t talk about your favorite topics? You need more words. Visit the 2,000 core word list and drill the words with flashcards. Want to start mastering Dutch? It’s all here at DutchPod101, but you must go after it! Get 25% OFF ALL Basic and Premium subscriptions until May 31st, 2013! 24-month Premium is as low as $7.50/month and 24-month Basic is just $3.00/month! Spring Into Action Sale! Click Here To Save 25% at DutchPod101 ! How Does It Work? Here’s the deal. You need exposure... Show more

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Why do Dutch learners keep coming back to DutchPod101.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 Dutch learning experience at DutchPod101. 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 across... Show more

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Hello Listener, If you've heard at least one DutchPod101 lesson by now, then you know this: The Dutch you hear is the Dutch you speak. That’s why users love our system. You jump into real-life Dutch conversation. We walk you through it all, from Absolute Beginner to Advanced. And until March 29th, 2013 you save up to $55 on the most effective Dutch course. Start Mastering Dutch! Get 24% OFF All 24-Month Subscriptions. That’s 24% OFF 24-month Basic and Premium subscriptions until March 29th, 2013. Most learners subscribe at full price. They’re motivated to learn Dutch regardless of price. But you want to learn for less, right? Click Here To Save 24% On Basic and Premium Subscriptions! Start Speaking Dutch From The... Show more