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Learn Japanese with The Pimsleur Method
Speak Japanese like a native!
It’s now possible to speak and understand a foreign language effortlessly. The world-famous Pimsleur Method™ combines well-established research, most-useful vocabulary and a completely intuitive process to get you speaking right from the first day. All Pimsleur® courses feature real-world context and flexible vocabulary enabling you to learn your new language in a fluid, natural way. Pimsleur gives you everything you need. It’s the simplest way to start speaking a new language today.
Pimsleur Japanese
Japanese is spoken by about approximately 122 million people in Japan. There are also speakers in the Ryukyu Islands, Korea, Taiwan, parts of the US, and Brazil. Pimsleur's Japanese teaches a polite level of Japanese appropriate for most situations in Japan. Learn Japanese today with Pimsleur.
Language Programs - Audio
Whether you want to perfect your accent, learn critical vocabulary, or understand conversations at native speed, the world-famous Pimsleur method gets you to proficiency fast. Choose from our instant MP3 delivery format or physical audio CDs.
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Japanese I
Learn to carry on simple conversations with a near-native accent: ask for and give basic directions, exchange money, handle basic travel, and deal with social demands confidently. 30 Units plus Culture Notes - 16 hours.
Japanese II
Increased confidence and fluency allow you to communicate ideas with greater accuracy and detail and a near-flawless accent. You’ll understand and speak using longer, more complex sentences. 30 Units plus Culture Notes – 16 hours.
Japanese III
You’ll be able to move easily between formal and informal conversations in Japanese, and to hear and use subtle nuances in a variety of situations. 30 Units plus Culture Notes – 16 hours.
Featured Introductory Program
An affordable way to begin serious language study.
Japanese, Conversational
The Conversational program includes the first 16 lessons from the Pimsleur Japanese I, 30-Unit program. 8 hours. Effective language learning with real-life, spoken practice sessions.
Buy in Increments
Buy as you go. Digital MP3 downloads available in 5 lesson bundles.