{"id":28723,"date":"2025-03-07T17:43:47","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T22:43:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pimsleur.com\/blog\/?p=28723"},"modified":"2025-05-02T15:00:23","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T19:00:23","slug":"pimsleur-cost-breakdown-why-its-worth-the-investment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pimsleur.com\/blog\/pimsleur-cost-breakdown-why-its-worth-the-investment\/","title":{"rendered":"Pimsleur Cost Breakdown: Why It’s Worth the Investment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you have \u201clearn a new language\u201d on your to-do list, one of the first questions that invariably pops up is, how much will it cost? Learning a new language is an investment \u2013 literally (out-of-pocket expenses) and figuratively. You\u2019ll find that a small investment in your personal development can add a whole new dimension to your travels and your world view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pimsleur\u2019s language learning software combines exceptional value with the most proven language acquisition techniques<\/a> you\u2019ll find anywhere. Dr. Pimsleur\u2019s groundbreaking approach has made language learning highly accessible for everyone, and affordable at the same time.Before you make a decision on which type of instruction you choose, we thought it would be a good idea to explore some Pimsleur cost breakdowns, how our program can benefit anyone (even on any budget), and offer a few pointers on how to get the most out of your Pimsleur Premium or All Access subscriptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Pimsleur Worth It? Comparing Pimsleur Costs to Other Language Learning Options<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Private Tutoring: <\/strong>Let\u2019s contrast the cost of Pimsleur with another traditional language learning technique: private tutoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to learn a new language, you can hire a private tutor in person or online. Lessons typically run around $40 to $50 per hour. Other premium services can cost upwards of $75 to $100 per hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s say you sign up for three one-hour sessions per week and commit to 12 months of lessons. For a mid-range instructor at $50 per hour, that\u2019s $600 every month, or over $7,000 for a year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Total Immersion: <\/strong>For that price, you could move to a new country for 6 months and immerse yourself, if your job allows remote work, and if you\u2019re willing to abandon your home, friends and lifestyle for a while. Even then, you\u2019ll have to struggle to get started as the language will be bombarding you from every direction, and people will speak too fast, and everything from renting a place to buying groceries will feel like a herculean effort. It will be like trying to drink from a firehose. You\u2019ll eventually learn, but the price and your frustration levels will be high. It’s hard to put a cost on that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn with the Pimsleur App: <\/strong>Now for the Pimsleur cost breakdown. Both Pimsleur  Premium and All Access subscriptions cost around $20 per month. And you can access our lessons and courses anytime you like, anywhere you happen to be, thanks to the Pimsleur app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can learn as much and often as you\u2019d like \u2013 we recommend 30 minutes a day to speak a new language conversationally in a matter of weeks. If you devote those same 12 hours of monthly learning as you would for a language tutor, your cost is roughly $1.50 per hour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

$50 per hour vs $1.50 per hour. $600 per month vs approximately $20 per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No matter how you slice it, Pimsleur offers superior value, cutting-edge instruction, and the most advanced language learning methods available on the market today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips for Maximizing Your Pimsleur Subscription<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Still trying to decide if Pimsleur is worth it? Here are a few ways to optimize your Premium or All Access subscription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n