Learn foreign languages with Pimsleur, a trusted language learning resource for building real world speaking skills in 50+ foreign languages with as little as 30 minutes of daily practice. These online foreign language courses support distance learning & independent study, helping language learners improve pronunciation, vocabulary, listening and conversation skills through flexible audio based lessons.
Build real-world speaking, pronunciation, vocabulary, listening and conversation skills through 30-minute audio lessons designed for independent study, self-paced education and distance learning.
WHY LEARN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE WITH PIMSLEUR Learn & practice foreign languages in just 30 minutes a day Improve core language skills for real world use Use audio lessons, flashcards, quick match or speed rounds to learn vocabulary as well as listening, reading & pronunciation skills Online language courses & educational software for independent study and distance learning Offline learning with hands-free lessons & no Wi-Fi required
Pimsleur combines fundamental foreign language resources, educational software and online language courses to support flexible language learning. Follow structured audio lessons, guided repetition, vocabulary practice and real-world conversations, with open online courses available for Spanish, French, German, Italian, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic & more.
Whether you’re a beginner or improving existing skills, Pimsleur offers flexible distance learning for adults who want to learn a foreign language confidently.
FREE TRIAL AVAILABLE Try Pimsleur for free with complimentary lessons across 51 languages and improve conversational fluency from Day 1.
PREMIUM FEATURES INCLUDE:
CORE CONVERSATIONAL LESSONS Complete 30 minute conversational lessons designed to help learners speak and understand a new language.
READ Develop reading skills alongside speaking and listening comprehension.
SPEAK Practice conversations with role play, review transcripts and use AI supported voice recognition. Available for Spanish learners.
SKILLS Build vocabulary and communication skills with flashcards, Quick Match and Speed Round activities.
SYNC PROGRESS Track progress across devices and download lessons for offline learning with no ads.
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Chaz
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April 20, 2026
It's a very good app for learning Korean. The use of genders and having a distinctly American voice for prompts and narration works very well up until lesson 28 of level 1. There's a point when the American keeps saying, "Time" in conjunction with the Korean speaker, but it's not clear why he's saying it. My guess is that his part is supposed to be part of her explanation, but if that's so, then they should have had the Korean saying, "Time" instead. Other than that, so far so good.
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Simon & Schuster
April 20, 2026
Hi Chaz! We are happy to know that you have found the Pimsleur app useful for learning Korean. Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback about lesson 28—We will take a look and fix it if necessary. Because we want to earn 5 stars from you. Please write to us at pimsleur@simonandschuster.com. We’d love to hear from you!
Pimsleur Team
Ærin Lund
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June 12, 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
May 24, 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.
Brittany Sharpe
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October 15, 2025
Ive used the app for over a month and i really like the way Pimsleur teaches. I'm learning Japanese and started the beginning lessons even though I'm a little past beginner level. Pimsleur is really good at helping you be more comfortable with speaking and forming sentences. my suggestions in japanese are to include lessons on plain way of speaking and not just the polite way. I really wish I could learn the plain way to speak and more vocabulary.
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Simon & Schuster
October 15, 2025
"Hi Brittany! We are happy to know that you have found the Pimsleur app useful. Thank you for providing your valuable feedback about our ads! Anything we can do to earn 5 stars? If so, please write to us at pimsleur@simonandschuster.com suggesting what we can do to improve. We would love to hear from you!
Pimsleur team"
What’s new
We hope you enjoy the Pimsleur app and try the new AI Conversation Coach (Beta), now available for All Access Latin American Spanish and French learners! In the latest update, we've:
• Improved the audio playback experience • Added new Minis for ESL Spanish learners, available for a limited time • Fixed bugs and improved overall performance
We’d love to hear from you! Please reach out to us anytime at pimsleur@simonandschuster.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @Pimsleur