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Hello Listener, How easy is it to forget new Cantonese words and phrases? First you learn ‘em. Two days later, you forget ‘em. Stopping to note them down takes a lot of time. You can write every word down on 100s of flashcards or in a notebook. That’s the time-consuming part of the battle. But wait! You STILL have to review them all! So here are 5 ways to never forget new Cantonese words with the Word Bank. It’s your personal, ever-growing collection of vocab. Come across a new word in a CantoneseClass101 lesson? Want to master specific vocab list? Save ‘em with 1 click and review ‘em in 1 spot – the Word Bank. And it’s just been updated with new features! If you’re a Premium user, be sure to check it out! If not, take... Show more

Speaking is usually the #1 weakness for all Cantonese 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 Cantonese 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 Cantonese, 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 Cantonese with 26% OFF & a FREE Audiobook! No school. No stress. Learn Cantonese at your pace and start speaking... 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 Cantonese? 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 Cantonese. Even if you’re a complete beginner. Even if you’re out of school... You can and will learn Cantonese with 110+ hours of lessons from real teachers. The Too Cool for School Sale at CantoneseClass101 starts today: Click here to get 26% OFF & a free Audiobook! Start speaking Cantonese from your very first lesson and get our entire Cantonese 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... Show more

Hello Listener, (This is all about new achievement badges at CantoneseClass101. Keep reading!) Let’s say you JUST finished a Cantonese lesson. For example, an assignment like... You write a self-introduction in Cantonese You record your self-introduction via audio or video You send an image to your teacher that’s related to Cantonese ...or you complete a weekly writing task Then, you send it over. Your CantoneseClass101 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 Cantonese learning motivation into your brain! What does this mean? It’s proof that your Cantonese is improving, as confirmed by a real Cantonese... Show more

Hi there Listener, When you’re learning Cantonese and want real progress...look for the consistent method. One that’s non-stop and keeps you going. What’s a good one? CantoneseClass101 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 Cantonese 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 Cantonese Lessons Free Feature Alert: Speak More Cantonese With Word & Phrase Lists 1. Summer of Cantonese Sale ends Friday!... Show more

Hello Listener, The Summer of Cantonese is in full swing at CantoneseClass101. That means we’re helping thousands of people like you to learn Cantonese this summer! Yes, we are helping to make your dream of learning Cantonese 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 Cantonese? During our Summer of Cantonese Sale, you gain full access to our ENTIRE learning system – 110+ hours of Cantonese audio and video lessons from real Cantonese 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 ... Show more

Hello Listener, Where will your Cantonese be in 6 months? Successful students start now and don’t leave learning Cantonese to luck. So, when 2016 comes and most are just starting on their Cantonese 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 Cantonese – 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 Cantonese in 6 Months for $66! Exclusive Inner Circle Membership Ends Friday App Users! 2 New Updates Made to Innovative Language 101 Brand New CantoneseClass101 Series & Lessons... Show more

Hi Listener, Here’s how you speak and understand more Cantonese in 2015... With new CantoneseClass101 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 Cantonese 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 Cantonese 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... Show more