Pimsleur Japanese Review (Is It Any Good?)

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  • Опубликовано: 27 ноя 2024

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  • @TestPrepInsight
    @TestPrepInsight  Год назад

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  • @milkcaketaeshop
    @milkcaketaeshop Год назад +18

    I want to learn Japanese because I have learned Chinese already. I really like the Asian languages more than any other languages in the world.

    • @TestPrepInsight
      @TestPrepInsight  Год назад +2

      Very cool!

    • @Reilly13445
      @Reilly13445 Год назад

      I hate Chinese. China is bad. And harder than English. Idk could just be me but all my experience with Chinese people in Chinese speaking countries (Taiwan, Hongkong, Beijing) are all related to the word BAD. I couldn't ask if they have wifi but if someone Chinese did they would answer. I'm already Asian so I can memorize phrases I ask them phrases that I know sound fluent then they just act like they can't hear me. I've worked with many Chinese bosses and they just abuse you. They know you are replaceable so they will do their best to make you quit so they can get a new body. Sorry for my rant. I'm never learning Chinese it's giving me PTSD vibes.

  • @scottpilgram696
    @scottpilgram696 Год назад +7

    I'm using this app while at work, then using Genki, and Remembering the kanji at home. That way I'm learning reading and writing at the same time and doing 2x the work

  • @aaronprice4969
    @aaronprice4969 8 месяцев назад +5

    Great video! I appreciate the breakdown of the pros and cons.
    I'm visiting Japanese next year for two weeks and would love to learn as much of the language to be respectful of the people and culture.
    Thanks again for the review

    • @hed-empti2336
      @hed-empti2336 6 месяцев назад +1

      Same, just booked our flights the other day. Any luck with how that's going or what you like learning with best?

  • @Tio_Nel
    @Tio_Nel Год назад +5

    Nice review. Years ago I learnt basic Portuguese with Pimsleur while commuting. Good to see that there's a lot of new features

    • @TestPrepInsight
      @TestPrepInsight  Год назад +2

      They've made a lot of nice improvements over the years. Thanks for watching!

  • @ronlugbill1400
    @ronlugbill1400 Год назад +24

    I use Pimsleur for several languages. I agree. Pimsleur is effective for speaking. It definitely works. However, the main drawback is it is boring. I only do 5 or 10 minutes at a time. I would also note that Pimsleur users have good pronunciation. They don't have the awful american accent that comes from pronouncing words based on spelling.

  • @kennybania5177
    @kennybania5177 Год назад +6

    Great review. I really like Pimsleur. It’s nice they added the voice feature.

  • @Crystal_Starheart
    @Crystal_Starheart Год назад +6

    Yes, Pimsleur is good. I do like the audio lessons. I don't like having really long lessons or having to leave a lesson unfinished. I do think Pimsleur is very effective in the long run though.

  • @Xenmas021
    @Xenmas021 Год назад +5

    Good review--my thoughts on Pimsleur: I don't think Pimsleur is really paralleled by any other language resource when it comes to listening and speaking. It helps your accent, ability to comprehend real-time speech, helps with confidence in speaking, and really quizzes you to quickly come up with legitimate responses.
    There are quite a few drawbacks though. It is very expensive, the pace at which you learn new words and grammar is very slow, and you are essentially only learning phrases without hard grammar rules.
    Learning should include a balanced "diet" where you get information from many different sources that focus on one aspect (grammar, vocab, writing, speaking, listening, reading). Pimsleur is the best for listening and speaking so you should get the rest from other specialized sources.

  • @marinemanga9875
    @marinemanga9875 Год назад +3

    My first focus would be to learn the language, then I’ll focus on reading and writing. I see it as how we learned our first language, by listening and repeating

    • @momochichiify
      @momochichiify 9 месяцев назад +2

      It doesn’t necessarily work the same way on this.
      Knowing how to actually spell the words helps tremendously with your pronunciation in Japanese trust me.
      You could easily same something completly wrong going off audio alone for Japanese . By knowing how the words are spelled/ written you automatically know how to say it unlike other languages
      Easiest example for people is Tokyo. You might here it as Tokyo and say it that way which is incorrect.
      It’s “とうきょう“ which is toukyou. Said completly different . If an English speaker heard “Tokyo” without knowing that- more than likely it would be word.
      And “コ-ヒ-“ or “Tシアつ”
      Your can easily draw out the wrong syllables , making them shorter than they need to be, so on and so forth if you didn’t know how they are spelled because in Japanese - it’s all sounds. And within the word itself the “spelling” is actually the pronunciation.
      Much different than English

  • @GayaneMkrttchian
    @GayaneMkrttchian Год назад +4

    It is refreshing to see such great content on RUclips. Thank you for all the background research you do to bring this to us. Happy New Year!

  • @jackiechiles7552
    @jackiechiles7552 Год назад +3

    very informative! thank you. want to learn to speak Japanese because my main client Kramer has some friends and business associates who are Japanese. they like oranges

  • @debrafrost415
    @debrafrost415 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks for your excellent review. Having just returned from visiting Japan (and wanting to return), I am seeking an audio approach so I can learn conversational language first. I am usually a Duolingo fan but got stuck on them forcing you to learn to read Japanese first. Thanks for making this video.

    • @TestPrepInsight
      @TestPrepInsight  11 месяцев назад

      Nice! That's a good plan. Pimsleur would be a great fit. Also check out Rocket Japanese

  • @qooraf7
    @qooraf7 Год назад +1

    Excited about pimsleurs voice coach! Thanks for the review

  • @eduardocorrochio3132
    @eduardocorrochio3132 Год назад +2

    Richard Ross is right! Eduardo is stoked with this Pimsleur Japanese review!!

  • @howardsternel1911
    @howardsternel1911 Год назад +2

    Okay good to know. Thank you for the info good sir

  • @eduardocorrochio3132
    @eduardocorrochio3132 Год назад +1

    Great review of the Pimsleur Japanese language learning app. Eduardo likes Pimsleur's new Voice Coach and audio lessons. I want to improve my Japanese for business purposes. Great job TPI. Happy New Year!

  • @bloodandglory3180
    @bloodandglory3180 Год назад +3

    I want to learn Japanese one for hobby because I love anime and hope to visit Japan and have conversations with locals

  • @TonyLudlow
    @TonyLudlow Год назад +4

    Thanks for this review. I lived in Japan in the 90s and am looking for a good program. One of the weaknesses of this program, that you highlighted, was the lack of kana and kanji. Too much romaji is a crutch that puts people who want to be able to read and write at a disadvantage. Thank you!

  • @alainar6674
    @alainar6674 Год назад +1

    Thanks for the great review! It sounds like Pimsleur is a great choice!

  • @kingsofsummer858
    @kingsofsummer858 Год назад +1

    Helpful video. Thanks for this

  • @YaelEylatTanaka
    @YaelEylatTanaka Год назад +2

    I moved to Japan 10 months ago, and I need to be independent. The only way to achieve that is to learn the language.

  • @BrianWarnerMusic
    @BrianWarnerMusic Год назад

    Thanks for taking the time with this review it helped me make a decision on Pimselur

  • @abbyallan10
    @abbyallan10 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much, John! Such a great review!!!

  • @eduardobonifaz
    @eduardobonifaz 4 месяца назад

    First of all congrats for your excellent review! Im mexican obviously Im a native soanish speaker, I consider my english level intermediate. Im actually a Pimsleur user, learning japanese ( Im on the level 2) I m algo learning french and arabic ( my italki tutor is a native speaker of both languajes and she is helping me there); recently Ive started using Pimsleur with arabic. I have a question here, according to your knowledge / experience, it would be adviceable to use Pimsleur with the 3 languajes? I have the free time to do so, but, do you consider that if a have the 3 pimsleur lessons daily as adviced,my brain with actually absorb and learn all of the languajes? I must say I also have classes in italki platform with a fren and arabic soeaking tutor. What do you think?

  • @haroldgarcia1165
    @haroldgarcia1165 10 месяцев назад +1

    Very informative video thanks.

  • @andrewross6060
    @andrewross6060 Год назад +1

    Great review 👍

  • @nicholasyu9022
    @nicholasyu9022 Год назад +4

    I want to learn Japanese so I can have more enjoyable and meaningful conversations with my wife and her relatives without having to use a translator.

    • @TestPrepInsight
      @TestPrepInsight  Год назад +1

      Very good reason to learn Japanese. Good luck!!

  • @Hotspur62
    @Hotspur62 4 месяца назад

    Thank you. I was not aware that Pimsleur is romaji based throughout. I want to continue learning using kana and kanji so I should consider Rocket Japanese?

  • @danamatitheshepherds3238
    @danamatitheshepherds3238 8 месяцев назад +1

    I have just started Pimsleur Japanese Level 4 and I have found the program incredible so far, I feel like I’m learning lots in preparation for my trip to Japan but I was wondering if maybe Pimsleur has any study groups or any type of community where people learning the same language can connect, share and review with others?

    • @TestPrepInsight
      @TestPrepInsight  8 месяцев назад

      Glad to hear you like it. There's a few options to engage with a community of Japanese learners. I'd suggest reddit or Busuu to start. Good luck!

  • @emmad4tennis695
    @emmad4tennis695 Год назад

    Thanks for this review!

  • @mitchellburris193
    @mitchellburris193 11 месяцев назад +1

    I don't know if i am a visual learner but with language learning it is more important to listen as in real life there is no pictures.
    I want to learn Japanese because I like asian culture and japan has all the anime.
    I try to learn through multiple apps but I keep forgetting and that makes it frustrating.

    • @TestPrepInsight
      @TestPrepInsight  11 месяцев назад

      That is hard, you really need to commit as consistency is key. Good luck!

  • @theunknowngamer2397
    @theunknowngamer2397 Год назад +1

    I do want to also point out that the japanese speakers over-pronounce the pitch accent of words which is huge for making you sound more like a native speaker it's much like tones in Chinese, but isn't covered almost at all by any apps.

  • @Jim10082
    @Jim10082 Год назад +1

    great Pimsleur Japanese Review 2023

  • @envy4932
    @envy4932 3 месяца назад

    Very helpful!

  • @LaSouthernGemini
    @LaSouthernGemini Год назад

    Incredible, great review!

  • @atricewarner5705
    @atricewarner5705 2 месяца назад

    I found Pimsleur Japanese audio in the library.

  • @kurumiPH
    @kurumiPH Год назад +1

    Pimsleur is good too if you are done with lingodeer and rosetta stone. Right now I'm on jlpt n4 on lingodeer

  • @liblime8836
    @liblime8836 Год назад

    Wr live in an area that learning anything besides French or Spanish in person... is never going to happen. As a parent, I want my kiddo and I to both be able to learn a language (Japanese) that we can really enjoy, and maybe give her a chance to travel confidently when she's old enough.

  • @shiubshiushiu
    @shiubshiushiu Год назад +2

    I want to learn Japanese before i want to travel there

  • @alanthew6490
    @alanthew6490 7 месяцев назад +1

    Duolingo still doesn’t have voice recognition for Japanese

  • @MindDrip
    @MindDrip Год назад

    is it possible to do multiple 30 minute audio lessons in a single day or is there a limit?

  • @MaryaliciaVerdecchia
    @MaryaliciaVerdecchia Год назад +1

    I want to learn japanese because we are going to japan in about a year To visit a friend and I wanna surprise her What's some conversational language.

  • @tomeddiemang9538
    @tomeddiemang9538 10 месяцев назад

    Looks great but do the lessons eventually remove romaji in favour of using kana/kanji?

    • @TestPrepInsight
      @TestPrepInsight  10 месяцев назад

      Yes, but the kana/kanji teachings are limited - I would say Pimsleur is more geared for conversation (speaking and listening), not reading and writing. Check out Rocket Japanese and Rosetta Stone for kana/kanji

  • @Mike-rp1hw
    @Mike-rp1hw Год назад +2

    Heyo! Thanks for the review. Pimsleur was one of my main options before I took the Rocket route. I'd still rather take Rocket Japanese, but Pimsleur is one one of the best out there from what I've seen from the your reviews. It is though a pretty expensive course compared to others.
    P.s. Happy new year!

    • @TestPrepInsight
      @TestPrepInsight  Год назад +1

      Thanks, and Happy New Year!!

    • @emmad4tennis695
      @emmad4tennis695 Год назад

      Why did you choose Rocket over Pims? Im looking to find a good course too. Thx

    • @Mike-rp1hw
      @Mike-rp1hw Год назад

      @@emmad4tennis695 heyo, Pimsleur was/is subscription based. If I can't own it permanently then I won buy it. I bought lvl 1 of the language in Rocket, cost me $60. It's fantastic and if I want to upgrade later I have those options. The voice recognition and way the course is structured is very good and I have learned and retained a lot of knowledge. If you are a more audio focused learner I would highly recommend. But you really can't go wrong with rocket if you are serious about learning a language. It's one of the best at the moment

  • @richardross612
    @richardross612 Год назад +2

    I bet Eduardo Carochio will also really like this video

  • @siobhanmerle9203
    @siobhanmerle9203 Год назад +3

    Not having to be glued to the phone is an enormous bonus. It feels like a new language app comes out every few months now, and it's making it hard to decide on one 😩 I want to learn Japanese to watch anime without subtitles

  • @GhostofSicklesleg
    @GhostofSicklesleg Год назад

    Iam planning on a trip to Japan in 2025 and I will be 58 at the time and want to learn the language. Just one question when do you recommend I start

    • @TestPrepInsight
      @TestPrepInsight  Год назад +1

      Oh I would start now. Honestly. The earlier, the better. It's not like an exam you can cram for right before you leave. It truly is a process and is about consistency day to day. So I would start now. Plus, starting early might give you the chance to finish two apps which would enhance your fluency level.

  • @jace4223
    @jace4223 Год назад

    So would this be better for learng to speak I only want to speak Japanese.

    • @TestPrepInsight
      @TestPrepInsight  Год назад +1

      Yes - listening and speaking is Pimsleur's focus. They're not as interested in reading/writing

  • @ksajamx
    @ksajamx Год назад

    By the title I thought you studied Japanese using Pimsleur but it’s just a manual of how it works…

  • @bisen33
    @bisen33 Год назад +1

    Is it just me or is every word he ends with he “speeds” through it like I know my ears aren’t deceiving me I’m just curious if it’s just me 🤔…

    • @bisen33
      @bisen33 Год назад

      Great Cadence though 👏🏽🫱🏽‍🫲🏾

    • @MoreJelly
      @MoreJelly Год назад

      Same I was so confused lol

  • @sanaa3151
    @sanaa3151 Год назад

    Hi John, I want to learn Japanese so I can watch anime without subtitles haha

  • @hystericalkeys8891
    @hystericalkeys8891 Год назад

    It looks pretty sucky, no kanji

  • @AtropaBlossom
    @AtropaBlossom 10 месяцев назад +1

    Hey! Little update ~ pimsleur lets you split the membership up to 4 people now 🎉 so basically only $5/month ❤