Commuters who learn by listening get audio lessons after a 7-day trial, from £18.49 a month, and the AI coach is a small add-on.
Kenning's take
What it does
Audio-first language courses built around 30-minute spoken lessons that teach conversation from the first day, with no reading required. Lessons can be streamed or downloaded and played hands-free while driving or cooking, and the app adds flash cards, role-play games and an AI pronunciation coach called Voice Coach.
- 30-minute audio conversation lessons
- offline downloads and hands-free mode
- Voice Coach AI pronunciation feedback
- flash cards, Speed Round and role-play games
- 51 languages on All Access, for up to 4 users
- works with Amazon Alexa
Who it suits. People who want to learn to speak a language by listening, for example on a commute or at the gym.
Key facts
- Category
- Study, homework & learning
- Made by
- Simon & Schuster
- Based in
- United States
- Works on
- iPhone, Android, Web
- In the UK
- Yes
- Free plan
- 7-day free trial; no lasting free plan found
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billed |
|---|---|---|
| All Access | £18.49 | month |
| All Access | £18.99 | month |
| Single-language Premium | £19.49 | month |
| All Access Annual | £129.99 | year |
| All Access Annual | £149.99 | year |
Ratings
Reviews and write-ups
- All Language Resources 2026-10-06
FAQ
How much is Pimsleur in the UK?
On the UK App Store, All Access costs from £18.49 a month or from £129.99 a year. There is a 7-day free trial.
Who makes Pimsleur?
Simon & Schuster, with a developer address in New York, United States.
Can Pimsleur be used offline?
Yes. Lessons can be downloaded and played offline, including in a hands-free mode.
Facts from the maker's own pages and the sources listed. Checked 2026-10-11.
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