Learn a Language | Pimsleur

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3.9
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About this app

Learn Spanish, Italian, Chinese, French and More with Pimsleur
Learn a new language with just 30 minutes a day using Pimsleur’s proven, audio-based language learning method! Whether you're commuting, exercising, or relaxing at home, Pimsleur makes language learning accessible anytime, anywhere.
Pimsleur is a scientifically proven, conversation-driven program that helps you speak confidently and naturally through immersive, real-world dialogues. With a step-by-step approach, you’ll quickly build speaking and comprehension skills without the burden of grammar tables.
Why Choose Pimsleur?
Just 30 minutes a day to speak with confidence


Learn offline, hands-free, and distraction-free; no Wi-Fi needed


AI-powered voice recognition to perfect your pronunciation


Sync across devices to track progress and stay on track


Trusted by millions worldwide


Unlock Fluency in 2025
Get ready for full cultural immersion with Pimsleur's innovative audio lessons, designed for real-life conversations and rapid results. Start speaking from your very first lesson.
Designed for Adults On the Go
Join thousands of adult learners who have transformed their language skills with Pimsleur. Learn to speak the way locals do, and explore cultural topics that enhance your fluency and understanding.
For Australians and Beyond
Australians are experiencing language learning like never before with online audio lessons in Mandarin, Japanese, French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Korean, and more. Learn speaking, grammar, and vocabulary in an intuitive, stress-free way.
Languages Available
Choose from over 50 foreign languages including Russian, Arabic, Korean, Tagalog, and more. Whether you’re a beginner or brushing up your skills, Pimsleur offers a convenient, hands-free way to learn that fits into your lifestyle.
Premium Features
Conversational Lessons: 30-minute sessions for anytime learning


Read: Learn to read without sacrificing speaking skills


Speak: Role-play and review with AI and voice recognition


Skills: Practice phrases, vocabulary flashcards, Quick Match & Speed Rounds


Sync Progress: Stay on track across all devices, stream offline with no ads


Daily Lessons: Build streaks and fluency over time


Boost Your Fluency with Pimsleur!
Whether you're learning for travel, career, or personal growth, Pimsleur’s bite-sized lessons help you fit language learning into your day and speak confidently fast.
Try Pimsleur FREE
Don’t miss out, try a complimentary lesson in any of our 51 languages and experience the fastest way to fluency. Download now and join the global community of Pimsleur learners!
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
8 May 2025

Data safety

Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
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Location, Personal info and 5 others
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Ratings and reviews

3.9
13.6K reviews
Zee Mehmood
24 April 2025
Was just trying out the trial before i properly signed up. The voice recognition is quite bad. it confuses the sound of B with V whilst I was trying the vietnamese. multiple times, I tested it by just saying one word, which is ba, but time and time again, it kept thinking I'm pronouncing và. made no sense considering 2 very different words. I'll hold off on paying for it, knowing it's clearly not there yet. This is an easy fix for the developers.
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Simon & Schuster
24 April 2025
Hi Zee! We apologize for the experience you've had. We are going to forward your comments to the development team. We are always looking to improve the app experience and will take your advice into consideration as we update. Please contact us at pimsleur@simonandschuster.com for further questions. Best regards, Leo.
Ted C
9 May 2025
I would probably give this a 1, but most will skip over the angry 1 star ratings. Set up is for Romance or Germanic; not Arabic, Urdu, Hindi. Poor teaching of sounds, alphabet, structure. No visual queues. Very frustrating. Irritating narrator. "Say, I speak a little. Now remember structure, chocolate is good, summertime 7." After he rambles on, you forget the original question. No break in between to be able to respond. You have to pause the program. Natives speak too fast; no way to alter it.
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Daniel Dunkl
23 December 2024
Focused on listening, which it does excellently. Personally I found it difficult that I can only read the lesson content after the audio lesson, but after doing it for a while I recognise that it has a learning effect to first try to figure something out by only listening to it. One thing I wish was better is to practice specific sets of vocabulary that I choose rather than to practice the whole lesson content. It is possible to save specific vocabulary but it's not easy to practise that set.
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Simon & Schuster
13 December 2024
Hi Daniel! We are happy to know that you have found the Pimsleur app useful. Thank you for providing your valuable feedback! We promise this is part of the learning process! Our research found that the fastest way to truly learn a new language is by listening to and being asked to recall a new word or phrase. Best regards, Leo

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.