Pimsleur Language Programs
Book and Periodical PublishingNew York, United States11-50 Employees
Pimsleur Language Programs operates as an imprint within the book and periodical publishing industry, under Simon & Schuster Audio. The organization offers language courses in more than 60 languages and has delivered foreign language instruction for over five decades. Its learning approach emphasizes acquiring everyday vocabulary through listening and speaking, aiming to reproduce the rhythm, pronunciation, and intonation of natural conversation, as learners engage with questions that reveal grammar and meaning. Targeting individual learners seeking practical communication skills, Pimsleur emphasizes real-world use rather than theoretical study. Based in New York, New York, the imprint operates as part of Simon & Schuster Audio and maintains an online presence through its website and mobile apps for iOS and Android.