Learn Japanese with Pimsleur

Pimsleur Japanese lessons make advanced language training accessible to any adult learner. Based on Dr. Paul Pimsleur's years of research, the Pimsleur Japanese language courses combine scientific techniques of memory recall with spoken instruction from native speakers. You can learn Japanese more quickly and effectively than you've ever thought possible with Pimsleur. The difference? Other language programs try to drill in vocabulary with boring repetition and rote memorization, which only makes you sleepy. Using proven research from one of the first language labs in the country, Dr. Pimsleur discovered exactly how students learn languages, and realized that there was a pattern to retaining new vocabulary and knowledge. After reporting his findings to journals and university lectures, Pimsleur developed coursework and released his approach to learning as the Pimsleur series we know today. Over thirty years ago, Dr. Pimsleur and his partner Charles Heinle (who founded Pimsleur Direct) created the Pimsleur Japanese tapes to help people learn Japanese fast. Sold exclusively to university language programs for years, the Pimsleur method is now accessible to everyone. Some have called his findings revolutionary--today, we're glad to share his vision with you.

The Direct Advantage

We provide prompt customer service for each customer, before or after you buy. We're proud that our Pimsleur courses have helped so many succeed in learning Japanese. We offer a satisfaction guarantee, and secure online and phone ordering. There's no reason to delay--your satisfaction and success are guaranteed!

Customize Your Learning

Pimsleur Japanese is available on two exciting formats: CDs and audiobook chips. The revolutionary audiobook chip is the medium of choice for Pimsleur by packing all 16 hours of a Pimsleur comprehensive course onto a single, easy to use SD card. Out of the box you have everything you need to begin with the Pimsleur method. In minutes you can put the entire Pimsleur course onto your Apple® iPod® and iPhone™. You can also play your audiobook chips in any computer using the USB reader included free with every course. It's a perfect package for those who want to save space and learn on the way to work, at the gym, or on a trip. Unlike CDs audiobook chips will always remember your place with the patented digital bookmark system so you'll never lose track of your progress in the middle of a lesson. The Pimsleur method is also available on traditional CD. Each CD set comes with a sturdy carrying case. And, every Pimsleur Course comes with a reading materials booklet with free bonus material and cultural notes.

Let's Get Started

Which course level is best for you?
Basic contains the first five hours of instruction from Comprehensive Level I.
Compact contains a complete five hour course, tailored for each specific language as an accelerated program.
Conversational contains the first eight hours of instruction from Comprehensive Level I.
Comprehensive Level I, II, or III contains 16 hours of instruction per level.
Most people who start learning Japanese choose the full Level I. It's the best value for language students ready to dive in.