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Response from Pimsleur Language ProgramsSep 23, 2026

Hi Diane, Thank you for taking the time to share this feedback. We’re sorry to hear that Pimsleur Polish has been disappointing so far. Polish can be challenging, especially when it comes to hearing endings clearly and getting used to the rhythm and cadence of longer sentences. We understand how frustrating that can feel when you are putting in the effort and still missing details. Pimsleur is intentionally audio-first because the core lessons are designed to train listening, pronunciation, recall, and spoken response. Rhythm, cadence, and ending sounds are part of the skill being developed, and that kind of ear training takes practice. Polish has 13 unique sounds that do not exist in English, so reading the words during the core lesson can sometimes work against the goal by causing learners to apply English sound rules to Polish spelling. The course uses techniques such as repetition, carefully timed recall, and back-chaining to break down difficult sounds and help learners hear and produce words more accurately, including the sounds at the ends of words. We understand why seeing the words during the lesson can feel helpful, especially in a language like Polish. However, the core audio lessons are designed to keep attention on hearing and producing the language as it sounds, rather than shifting into reading or visual decoding during the speaking practice. Written support is still important, which is why the app includes review tools after the audio lesson, including flash cards, quizzes, vocabulary activities, and separate reading lessons that help learners develop Polish reading skills phonetically. On the pacing, many learners find that repeating or replaying a lesson helps longer sentences begin to sound more natural over time. The goal is not to rush through the course, but to gradually build the ability to hear, recall, and respond with more confidence. We also appreciate your note about gendered language. Polish uses gendered forms, and the course is designed to expose learners to both masculine and feminine forms throughout the course, not just one perspective. Thank you again for trying Pimsleur Polish and for explaining what felt difficult. We’re sorry this was not the experience you hoped for, and we appreciate the chance to better understand where the course felt frustrating. Best, The Pimsleur Team

Response from Pimsleur Language ProgramsSep 10, 2026

Hi Ryan, Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We’re glad to hear that you think the Pimsleur content is great and that the lessons have real value for learning languages. At the same time, we’re very sorry that your customer service experience was so frustrating and did not feel like a real conversation. Even when a request falls outside our standard refund policy, our support team should still read the message carefully, respond to the actual question being asked, and clearly explain what options are available. From what you described, it sounds like we fell short of that standard. We also understand how frustrating it would be to ask about an exception or a prorated refund and receive responses that seemed canned or unrelated. We’d like to review the interaction internally and understand what happened. We’ve requested additional information through Trustpilot so we can identify your account and look into the chat transcript. We also appreciate your balanced comments about the plans. Monthly subscriptions can be a good fit for learners trying one language for a shorter period, while annual plans can offer better value for learners who expect to use Pimsleur over a longer period or across multiple languages. Thank you again for recognizing the quality of the Pimsleur lessons and for bringing the support experience to our attention. We’re sorry this left such a negative impression, and we’d appreciate the opportunity to review it. Best, The Pimsleur Team

Response from Pimsleur Language ProgramsAug 31, 2026

Hi Benjamin, Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We’re glad to hear that the conversation breakdown, pacing, and step-by-step structure made recall and speaking practice feel approachable. That is an important part of the Pimsleur Method™, which is designed to help learners build confidence through listening, active recall, and spoken response without feeling overwhelmed. We’re sorry, though, that the experience did not meet your expectations as an intermediate learner. You raise a fair point about placement. Pimsleur courses are structured sequentially, and many learners begin at Level 1, Lesson 1 because the method is not only teaching vocabulary or sentence patterns. It is also training the ear to hear the new sound system, rhythm, cadence, and pronunciation of the language. Even learners who have studied a language before may not have gone through that kind of systematic listening and speaking conditioning, and much of that work starts in the first lesson. That said, we understand that more guidance for intermediate learners would be helpful, and a clearer placement experience could make it easier for returning or more advanced learners to find the right starting point more quickly. We also appreciate your comments about translation prompts and context. Pimsleur lessons are designed to teach meaning through conversational use rather than one-to-one literal translation, but prompts should still feel clear and should not leave learners unsure about what response is being asked for. One thing that may help to know is that, in the middle of Japanese Level 1, a Japanese narrator is introduced and progressively takes over more of the cueing from the English narrator. As the course progresses, more and more of the prompting is done in Japanese, which is intended to help learners process and respond more directly in the language. Pimsleur is intended to be a premium learning experience, and we’re sorry this fell short for you during the trial. Thank you again for giving the program a try and for explaining both what worked and what did not. Best, The Pimsleur Team

Response from Pimsleur Language ProgramsAug 18, 2026

Hi Tomas, Thank you for your feedback. We understand wanting even more English for Spanish speakers, and we’re glad the course left you wanting to continue. We do want to clarify that the Pimsleur English for Spanish Speakers course includes 90 core speaking lessons and 60 reading lessons, and we also just released a dozen new Mini Lessons at the beginning of August to provide additional support and practice. Course expansion is something we continue to evaluate, and learner interest helps us make those decisions. Since it sounds like you enjoyed the course and would mainly like to see more content added, we’d be grateful if you would consider updating your rating to reflect your overall experience with the course as it exists today. Reviews are important in helping other learners discover Pimsleur and in helping us continue to support and expand our courses. Thank you for learning with Pimsleur. We appreciate your interest in more English content and wish you continued success. Best, The Pimsleur Team

Response from Pimsleur Language ProgramsJun 11, 2026

Hi, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience with our customer service team was frustrating, especially when you were trying to resolve a refund request. We're also sorry for the delay in responding to your review. Until recently, we did not have the ability to respond on Trustpilot and had to work with the platform to obtain the necessary permissions. We regret that we were unable to reach out sooner. We're glad to hear that you found the Arabic course itself valuable, but we regret that the support experience did not meet the standard we aim to provide. Long response times, dropped live chat conversations, and missed follow-ups are not the experience we want for our customers. We would appreciate the opportunity to review what happened and make sure your request was handled properly. If this matter has not already been resolved, please contact our Customer Support team and reference this review, and we will be happy to escalate your case to a supervisor for additional review. Thank you again for your feedback. We appreciate your business and hope to have the opportunity to address your concerns. Best, The Pimsleur Team

Response from Pimsleur Language ProgramsJun 11, 2026

Hi Fiona, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience left you disappointed, especially after you had been enjoying the program and making consistent progress. We also apologize for the delay in responding to your review. Until recently, we did not have the ability to respond on this platform and had to work with the platform provider to obtain the necessary permissions. We'd like to clarify that the Greek course currently includes 60 audio lessons, along with approximately 40 reading lessons. We're also pleased to share that we are actively developing additional Greek content, which will be made available at no additional charge to existing subscribers. We understand your disappointment regarding access after cancellation. Like most subscription-based learning services, Pimsleur subscriptions provide access to content while the subscription remains active. Once a subscription ends, access to the subscription content also ends. For customers who prefer ongoing access without a recurring subscription, Lifetime purchases are available and provide permanent access to the purchased course. It's also worth noting that your progress, lesson history, and completed coursework are retained on your account even after a subscription ends. If you choose to subscribe again in the future using the same account, you'll be able to continue right where you left off. Thank you again for your feedback. We appreciate your dedication to learning Greek and hope you'll consider continuing your language-learning journey with us, especially as additional Greek content becomes available. Best, The Pimsleur Team

Response from Pimsleur Language ProgramsJun 11, 2026

Hi Richard, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear that the Thai course did not meet your expectations. Pimsleur is designed differently from many traditional language programs. Rather than beginning with lists of vocabulary, numbers, or isolated words like "yes" and "no," the Pimsleur Method™ introduces language through real conversational exchanges. The goal is to develop listening comprehension and speaking ability from the very first lesson, rather than focusing primarily on memorization. Because of this approach, learners are often surprised to find that within the first 30 minutes they are already participating in and understanding a spoken conversation in their new language. For many learners, this becomes a memorable "aha" moment that demonstrates how much language can be acquired through active listening and guided recall. We understand that this style may feel unfamiliar if you expected a more vocabulary-first introduction. Different learners have different preferences, and we appreciate you taking the time to explain what you were hoping to learn early in the course. Thank you again for your feedback. Best, The Pimsleur Team

Response from Pimsleur Language ProgramsJun 11, 2026

Hi Robert, We're sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your experience, and we apologize for the delay in responding to your review. Until recently, we did not have the ability to respond on this platform and had to work with the platform provider to obtain the necessary permissions. We appreciate your positive comments about the Pimsleur program itself, and we're sorry that your experience with our promotional offers and checkout process left you with a different impression of our company. Based on your review, it appears there may have been confusion regarding the promotional offer and the subscription option selected during checkout. Promotional offers for a discounted first month apply to monthly subscriptions and do not apply when an annual subscription is selected. We understand how this could be frustrating if the distinction was not clear during the purchase process. We also strive to be transparent about subscription terms and pricing. The subscription type, billing frequency, and total charge are displayed during checkout before a purchase is completed. That said, we appreciate your feedback and will continue evaluating ways to make our offers and subscription options as clear as possible. Thank you again for your feedback and for your kind words about the Pimsleur product. Best, The Pimsleur Team