Can You Learn Multiple Languages On Pimsleur
Mariela Coxon
How do I subscribe or cancel a subscription?
Subscribing is available on Pimsleur.com in the US, Canada, Australia and United Kingdom by clicking, here. You must create a Pimsleur account to subscribe.
How do I switch languages with Alexa?
At present you cannot switch languages inside the Pimsleur Skill, however you can switch between Levels of a single language. To switch languages, you first need to go into your Pimsleur app on your mobile device, and open your Library from the menu at the top of the page.
Each additional user will use the same email address and password to sign into the program. The person you wish to share the course with will need to install the application on their own device. They can also use the web-based app at
Can I download lessons?
The mobile app (available through the Apple and Google Play app stores) allows you to download lessons for offline use within the app, and then remove them once completed to save space. The browser version of the app offers streaming only. Both work best with a strong cellular, Wi-Fi, or broadband connection.
What if I have additional questions or need help getting the course onto my device?
We have support available to help you. Please email Customer Service at Pims...@simonandschuster.com, or call 1-800-831-5497 for information.
The Reading Lessons are a separate part of the course that teaches reading skills through a phonetic approach developed by Dr. Pimsleur. The lessons teach the sounds of individual letters and how letters combine to form new sounds. As you progress through these reading lessons and master this phonetic approach, you will then start to read for meaning.
Note that the Reading Lessons do not teach you to read the same words and phrases you are learning in the conversational lessons, but instead give you a new way to process the language. Combining these two approaches into one program gives you the ability to develop a nuanced understanding of your new language.
Completing Level 1 can also be useful for refining your pronunciation (accent). If you feel like or have been told that your pronunciation is not where it should be, Pimsleur will help, but we recommend you start with Level 1 in that case.
Subscriptions are available in other countries through Apple or Google Play via in-app purchases through the Pimsleur Language Learning App. For more information on the iOS version of the app, go here. For more information on the Android version of the app, go here.
A Pimsleur Audio-Only or Premium subscription offer gives you access to ALL the lessons in any single language for one low periodic charge. An All Access subscription plan gives you access to ALL the lessons for ALL 51 languages available for one low monthly price. During your subscription you will have access to as many levels of a course as are available, for a low price that is charged monthly to your credit card.
The Audio-Only format is available for all of our languages. The Pimsleur mobile app, available from the app stores, features a hands-free driving mode, and allows you to download audio lessons for offline use inside the app. It also syncs with Amazon Echo devices using the Pimsleur Alexa Skill, so you can easily play lessons at home as well. The web-based app can be accessed from any desktop or laptop device using a recommended browser such as Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.
The Premium format adds interactive tools to help you review course content and get in deeper with the written language. Premium versions are currently available for all languages except for these which are being developed:
The All Access format includes ALL 51 languages available from Pimsleur. When you are a current All Access subscriber, any new updates to the courses, additional languages or lessons are automatically added to your account at no additional cost.
The 7-day Free Trial gives you access to all available lessons in one language for Audio-Only and Premium or all available lessons for ALL languages for All Access. You can try as many lessons and features as you like during this 7-day period. You will not be charged during the free trial period.
TO AVOID BEING CHARGED, YOU MUST CANCEL YOUR SUBSCRIPTION BEFORE THE END OF YOUR FREE TRIAL PERIOD. YOUR SUBSCRIPTION WILL AUTOMATICALLY RENEW UNLESS YOU CANCEL PRIOR TO YOUR NEXT BILLING DATE. PLEASE NOTE THAT SIMPLY DELETING THE APP FROM YOUR DEVICE WILL NOT CANCEL YOUR PIMSLEUR SUBSCRIPTION. PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO CANCEL.
Your price may change over the life of your subscription for a couple of reasons. First, some subscriptions might have low price introductory offers. In that case, we will indicate to you at the time of purchase where an introductory price is being offered, as well as the price that will apply to renewals following the expiration of the introductory price.
There is no surcharge for using your credit card with Pimsleur. Please be sure to provide your exact billing information as it appears on your credit card statement. Incorrect information may cause a delay in processing your order or failure to complete your request.
When do I get my course?
If you're on a mobile device, once you purchase or subscribe to your course and download the app, you can start streaming it immediately. For the desktop version, just go to the Pimsleur.com home page and click on the Launch My Course link at the top right.
If I have a problem with my credit card transaction or other billing issue, how can I get it resolved quickly?
If for any reason you have trouble purchasing a course, if your card is not accepted, or if there is a billing problem that needs to be resolved, please contact Pimsleur Customer Service, and we will assist you. We are committed to resolving your issue as quickly as possible.
Will my account be automatically billed for my subscription?
Yes. At the end of each subscription period (or free trial, if applicable), your Pimsleur subscription will automatically be renewed and billed for another subscription period until you contact us to cancel. For details on how to cancel, click here.
How many lessons do I have access to with my subscription?
This varies by language, but you will have access to all the Pimsleur lessons that exist for a particular language. For most popular languages, there are 150 lessons.
Do I need to do anything to keep my subscription once my free trial is over?
No, we ask you to provide payment information when you start your free trial. Once your free trial period is over, your subscription will start automatically, and will continue until you contact us to cancel, or if you subscribed via in-app purchase, until you cancel the subscription through Apple or Google Play as applicable.
Will I be charged during my free trial?
No, we do not charge you for the trial period. Your subscription will begin automatically following the end of your free trial if you do not cancel during the trial period and you will be charged for your first billing period at that time.
What if I want to change my payment method for a subscription purchased on Pimsleur.com?
You can access and edit the payment information used to pay for your Pimsleur subscription at any time. Just click here and update payment.
When do I need to cancel my subscription?
If you purchase your subscription through Pimsleur.com, you must cancel your subscription not later than 11:59pm Eastern Time on the last day of your current billing period (or your free trial period, if applicable) in order to avoid being charged for subscription renewal.
Yes, all Pimsleur courses are available as a lifetime purchase from Pimsleur.com. When you purchase a Pimsleur course, the lessons never expire and are yours to keep. To Purchase, choose the language you want to learn here. On the next page, click on the link labeled See All Pimsleur Products, and select the course you wish to purchase.
All Pimsleur courses are designed to work and sync seamlessly using either the Pimsleur mobile app, available from the app stores, which features a hands-free driving mode, and allows you to download audio lessons for offline use inside the app. The app It also syncs with Amazon Echo devices using our new the Pimsleur Alexa Skill, so you can easily play lessons at home as well. The web-based desktop app can be accessed from any desktop or laptop device using a recommended browser such as Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.
The Me tab is where you can create your personal vocabulary and sentence list from Skills, flash cards or bonus cards. Use it to focus your practice, or quickly recall the phrases you need for a particular situation. Each item in the alphabetical list displays the word in your new language and lets you hear native speakers pronounce it then drops into flash card mode so you can practice all you want.
Subscriptions: we are unable to provide a refund of subscription charges. Please be sure to cancel your subscription before the free trial (if applicable) ends in order to avoid being charged.
Purchased Digital Products: Once you purchase a digital product, we are unable to provide a refund except as set forth in our 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee. If for any reason you have trouble accessing your course, please contact Pimsleur Customer Service, and we will arrange an alternate method for you to receive your purchase.
Checking Your Order Status on Physical Products
Pimsleur no longer sells CD products from its site. To see purchases that were previously shipped to you by Pimsleur.com, click on the Your Account link located at the top of each page on the right. Then click on the Orders tab where you can view or track any recent or past orders.