How to Learn a Foreign Language

The groundbreaking classic by the creator of the Pimsleur Method, the world leader in audio-based language learning.

If studying a language in high school left you convinced that there was no way you could learn another language, How to Learn a Foreign Language will restore your sense of hope. In simple, straightforward terms, Dr. Paul Pimsleur will help you learn grammar (seamlessly), vocabulary, and how to practice pronunciation (and come out sounding like a native).

The key is the simplicity and directness of Pimsleur’s approach to a daunting subject, breaking it down piece by piece, demystifying the process along the way. Dr. Pimsleur draws on his own language learning trials and tribulations, offering practical advice for overcoming the obstacles so many of us face.

Originally published in 1980, How to Learn a Foreign Language remains an enduringly popular resource—as well as a fascinating glimpse into the inner workings of the mind of this amazing pioneer of language learning.