Language Learning | Pimsleur

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4.2
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About this app

Learn to speak a new foreign language fluently in 2025 with Pimsleur's innovative online audio language lessons, designed for real-life conversation!
With Pimsleur, out of the 50+ languages we offer, pick the foreign language you’ve always dreamed of learning, and become conversationally fluent with just 30 minutes’ practice a day. Whether it’s French, German, Spanish, Arabic, Japanese or another foreign language - Pimsleur has you covered. Learn to speak languages fluently and learn about culturally relevant topics along the way, making your language course tailored to your needs.
Our innovative audio lessons focus on enhancing your speaking skills without grammar tables or vocab lists, making language learning enjoyable and accessible. Dive into cultural topics that enrich your understanding and fluency, and join thousands of adults who have transformed their language skills with Pimsleur.
50+ Languages Available: Choose from a diverse range of foreign languages including Russian, Arabic, Korean, Tagalog, Urdu and more! Whether you're just starting or looking to improve, Pimsleur distanced learning platform offers a convenient, hands-free approach that fits into your daily routine: learn anytime, anywhere.
Why Choose Pimsleur for language learning?
Scientifically proven method for fast, lasting fluency.
Just 30 minutes a day to speak with confidence.
30-minute lessons that help you master practical conversations in any language.
Learn offline, hands-free, and without distractions, no Wi-Fi needed.
AI-powered voice recognition to perfect your pronunciation, without embarrassment!
Track Your Learning Progress: Sync across devices, stay on track, and keep your learning streak going.
Trusted by millions. Join the global community of Pimsleur language learners!
Boost Your Fluency with Pimsleur! Start speaking confidently after your first lesson! Whether you're learning for travel, career advancement, or personal growth, Pimsleur’s bite-sized lessons fit into your schedule.
FREE Trial Available: Don’t miss out—try Pimsleur for FREE and start mastering a new language today! With a complimentary lesson in 51 languages, you'll experience the fastest way to achieve fluency.
Join millions who trust Pimsleur for effective, real-world language learning. Download now and see how easy it is to start speaking a new language!
PREMIUM FEATURES:
CORE CONVERSATIONAL LANGUAGE LEARNING LESSONS
Enjoy 30-minute conversational sessions anywhere.
READ
You won’t just learn foreign languages; you'll learn to read your new language without sacrificing speaking skills!
SPEAK
Learn to speak new languages with role-play & review transcripts with AI language learning & voice recognition.
SKILLS
Practice phrases by topic & vocabulary flashcards. Learn languages with Quick Match & Speed Rounds.
SYNC PROGRESS
Track learning progress across different devices, sync & stream offline with no ads. Learn languages without interruptions for effective language transfer.
DAILY LESSONS TO BUILD STREAKS
Keep your daily learning streak as you go and become fluent forever!
Feature availability depends on the language. Visit our website for more information & a complete list of the different languages available for language transfer.
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Updated on
5 Jun 2025
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Ratings and reviews

4.2
13.8K reviews
Ærin Lund
12 June 2025
I've only been using this for two days but I've used other language programs and this gives you a lot more for your money. I love that it starts you out with speaking and listening practice from the very beginning. I struggle the most with listening comprehension. Danes speak very quickly though so I'll see how much it helps in the context of real life. Update: I finished all 30 lessons of Danish and the enrichment exercises and I'm so sad there isn't more. I love this method though.
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Simon & Schuster
24 May 2025
Hi Ærin! We are happy to hear you enjoy our method! I won't say, we've heard this before ... but we have! :) So happy you are finally learning to speak and focusing on conversation. We focus on developing listening skills through various techniques pioneered by Dr. Pimsleur. Happy learning. You've got this! Pimsleur team.
Adrielle Lipsy
2 February 2025
I highly recommend this app. I have tried several others, including Duolingo, Hello Chinese, and Rocket Chinese, and so far this one is teaching very well and very quickly! I am doing the Chinese course, but I also tried their Italian, German, and Spanish. They all seem just as great. I had already studied pinyin before I started their Chinese course, which made it easier however. I advise others to learn some pinyin before you start their Chinese course as well, if you want to make it easier.
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Simon & Schuster
2 February 2025
Hi Adrielle! We are delighted to hear you enjoy the Pimsleur method! So happy you are finally learning to speak and focusing on conversation. We focus on developing listening skills through various techniques pioneered by Dr. Pimsleur. Happy learning. You've got this! Best regards, Leo.
Benjamin Stauffer
11 June 2025
Previously had problems with using battery in the background and switching lessons when I tried to pause, but app has been working much better lately. Thanks! I do wish there was more content available for the language I'm learning (Romanian). Edit: reduced after the app bugged me with 4 or 5 notifications in a day.
6 people found this review helpful
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Simon & Schuster
20 January 2024
We understand how annoying that must be. We're working on a solution. We hope you'll re-consider the rating once we fix the issue.

What's new

NEW! Explore our latest feature “Challenges and Rewards” available for our premium courses and All Access. You can earn points by completing various learning activities within the app.

• Earn Points: Engage with the app and complete activities to accumulate points.
• Redeem Rewards: Use your points to unlock exciting rewards! (US customers only)
• Track Progress: Easily view your points balance and available rewards in your profile.
We’d love to hear from you at pimsleur@simonandschuster.com.