Quality degradation at Pimsleur: Language Learning  
Users report higher volume of Quality Issues than usual
65
fair

Pimsleur: Language Learning | unitQ Score

The unitQ score is the fraction of public feedback data (iOS & Android) that mentions quality issues.
100 = No Issues. 50 = Some Issues. 0 = All Issues
-20 Points Past 7 Days
Category: Education
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Android unitQ Score
Android User Feedback
36%
Android
64 Reports
iOS unitQ Score
iOS User Feedback
64%
iOS
114 Reports
User Feedback
64%
iOS
114 Reports
36%
Android
64 Reports
Pimsleur: Language Learning - Latest Quality Issues
Android
Apr 20, 2024
Clumsy method, totally outdated. It's good for nothing else.
iOS
Apr 20, 2024
Allow use on iPad without rotating screen
Allow use on iPad without rotating screen
Android
Apr 21, 2024
Haven't even been able to utilize my first lesson as it won't load for any language. It's like opening your computer and being stuck on the login screen. This frustrates me cuz this is definitely my type of lessons
iOS
Apr 21, 2024
Only one complaint
I am on lesson 20 of the Latin American Spanish course, and I'm loving it so far. The only complaint I have is related to the Voice Coach Challenges. No direction is given as to whether it expects to hear the pronoun or not, and I invariably guess wrong, so points are deducted, which is kind of unfair. Otherwise, I highly recommend this app. I've learned a ton in just under three weeks!
iOS
Apr 21, 2024
LIES AND BLASPHEMY
to anyone looking to learn a new language using this app, be warned. I tried to use it to learn Japanese, and it only let me complete one lesson. The rest are locked behind a paywall for premium. If you're looking for a free app, this ain't it. You would be better off just using duolingo, because at least they have their lessons available for all and the only things locked behind super is the speaking and you could find another app to help you speak. This app is great for people who have money to spend, but for people who can't afford to spend money, it's not.
iOS
Apr 22, 2024
It was okay….
This app is helpful but it's not free and for someone like me who doesn't have much money it's quite frustrating when in the adds it's not told that we have to pay… but over all it was a good first lesson and I learned some things, but I'm just disappointed…..
Android
Apr 23, 2024
Why is the ad a person who speaks very clear Spanish with a Spanish accent? I think this is kind of disappointing because it doesn't actually show someone who is practicing the language but doesn't have the exact accent for it. I've already uninstalled this program.
iOS
Apr 23, 2024
Great app; terrible dark patterns
App is great, at least the trial that I have access to. Attempting to purchase an annual subscription is insane. Clearly they prefer that you go the monthly route because there's no way in app to select the annual option. I have hit every option to try but it won't show me an option to. On their site, it's absolutely worse to try to subscribe. It's an absolute shame because I was excited to subscribe but I don't want to pay $7/month more than going the annual route.
iOS
Apr 23, 2024
Stop asking!!!
Stop asking me how much I like it, I'm just not on Lesson 4. The app wont let me proceed without rating so my rating is lower!
Pimsleur: Language Learning - Product Description
Is your goal to ACTUALLY SPEAK a new language? Millions of people have learned to SPEAK a new language with Pimsleur - the scientifically proven language learning app.
 
Pimsleur is uniquely focused on conversational language skills, unlike many other language apps. Our focus is on the language learner’s conversational goals, so we won’t have you matching words and images on a screen, we actually teach you how to speak from day 1. You will be able to hold your first conversation within 30 minutes!

THE PIMSLEUR METHOD: 
For 50 years, we’ve been helping people rapidly learn languages in 30 days. Do you want to learn Spanish for your trip to Mexico? Do you want to learn Japanese for a trip to Tokyo? Pimsleur is the language learning app for you. And best of all, you can learn Japanese, Spanish, French, and more … while driving, at the gym, or while cooking dinner. No Internet needed with offline mode. Plus the built-in hands-free mode makes it easy to learn a new language anywhere, anytime, even in the car!

Pimsleur language courses are available for 51 languages, so you can learn Japanese, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Chinese Mandarin, Korean, Norwegian, Hebrew, Tagalog, Hindi, Arabic, Portuguese, Russian and English.

Pimsleur also integrates beautifully with the Amazon Alexa for working through lessons at home.

TRY IT FREE:
Download the app and try a free lesson today in one of 51 languages. Discover why we’ve been in business for 50 years!

PIMSLEUR PREMIUM APP FEATURES:

CORE CONVERSATIONAL LESSONS
Enjoy the enhanced continuity of 30-minute Pimsleur conversational lessons you can take anywhere, or do at home with Alexa.

READING LESSONS
Learn to read your new language – easily, but not at the expense of your goal of speaking the language!

SPEAK EASY CHALLENGE
Role-play while reviewing written transcripts of the conversations.

DIGITAL FLASH CARDS
Practice vocabulary and dive deeper into the written language.

SKILLS CATEGORIES
Review and practice sentences and phrases by topic.

SKILL-BUILDING TOOLS
Relax, have fun, and test your new skills with the Quick Match and Speed Round.

SYNC PROGRESS
Learning stays on track as your progress is automatically synched across all your mobile devices including Amazon Echo.

UNINTERRUPTED LEARNING
Stream or download and listen offline. There are no ads. You listen and learn without interruptions.

*Not all features are available for all languages. For more information or a complete list of languages, please visit our website.

CHOOSE FROM 51 LANGUAGES
Learn Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Hebrew, Korean, Mandarin, Chinese, Arabic, Turkish, Polish, English, Indonesian, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Polish, Farsi, Greek, Tagalog, Norwegian, Thai, Finnish, Czech, and many more.

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SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS:
Pimsleur Terms of Use: https://www.pimsleur.com/c/terms-of-use#_Toc1489408
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