How to Learn a Foreign Language by Dr. Paul Pimsleur
Speak English like a native. Read English with confidence. Enjoy.
Quickly review your skills. Easy-to-use digital flashcards lock in the most essential vocabulary words, meanings and pronunciations. Just listen and respond as you hear and see the words.
Then, get ready to take on the world. Play the fun and rewarding Quick Match and Speed Round games to relax and practice your quickly growing language skills. Sharpen your speaking skills with role play while enjoying the Speak Easy Challenge.
You'll love how it motivates you to learn English online!
Everyone Can Learn a Foreign Language
Dr. Paul Pimsleur said that with the right method, anyone who had the drive and the need to learn a foreign language could do it. Innate intelligence doesn't matter, nor innate musical ability. What does matter is perseverance and a willingness to try. ... (Read More)
Why Learning a Language Isn't Hard
Dr. Paul Pimsleur said that with the right method, anyone who had the drive and the need to learn a foreign language could do it. Innate intelligence doesn’t matter, ... (Read More)
Are There "Easy" and "Hard" Languages?
There is much that goes in to determining how difficult a language is to learn. At the Foreign Service Institute (FSI), language difficulty is measured by the number of hours of classroom study it takes to “master” the language ... (Read More)
Using Pimsleur as a Shortcut to Mastery
Dr. Pimsleur’s Method uses a limited vocabulary to teach the structure and the common sounds of the language, and embedding cultural information and pronunciation practice into every lesson. By starting with Pimsleur, you get the core learning up front ... (Read More)
Explore Pimsleur’s Language Learning Programs
With Pimsleur, you can take your language lessons online – whether you’re in front of your computer or on the go with our convenient app. You’ll be an active participant, listening and speaking while immersing yourself in the culture. Pimsleur’s unique approach is paced just right to help you learn and remember core vocabulary words. Learn languages from around the globe with our All Access subscription, which includes immediate access to all 51 Pimsleur courses. Or, take your language learning online with a single language – our Premium subscription is a popular option as well. All of our language learning programs include fun, immersive lessons, all designed with the proven Pimsleur Method. Thanks to our efficient, no-nonsense techniques, you can learn a new language in much less time than you think!
- Expand your cultural horizons
- Enjoy memorable travels
- Unlock doors into interesting foreign cultures
- See the world through new eyes
With Pimsleur, our language learning programs put you in control of your learning, regardless of your goals!
