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Paul Noble

Person Creator · Language learning · 10 mentions · 4 subreddits · discussed in r/languagelearning, r/German, r/French, r/LearnJapanese

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Pros

  • Programs like Michel Thomas, Language Transfer, Paul Noble etc are similar in that you need to speak out loud. They are really great for constructing your own sentences as they will teach the most important basic tenses and then test you...
  • Paul nobles is similar. Even though it is a good foundational method it is not good for conversational fluency with normal speed of native speakers
  • I can vouch for Paul Noble! Almost finished with 1. I find the book to be very good with particles as well.
  • I like **Paul Noble** and **Pimsleur**. They are both audio-first spaced repetition recall, conversational practice. Paul Noble courses are short and doesn't have much vocab, but very quickly introduces grammatical concepts without usin...
  • If you want something you can binge without interruptions, PN’s the way to go. Always felt that PN is easier to follow in the background.

Cons

  • to me, Paul Noble is much like a conventional language course, with narration.
  • Not much. He only does the extreme basics but if you want practice getting a handle on declensions, it's useful. Tbf he might do repetitions that are a little too slow/ repetitious for me.

Sentiment

8 positive (80%) · 2 mixed (20%) · 0 negative (0%)

Trust + time weighted score: +76% · raw score 80%

What redditors said (10 of 10)

Programs like Michel Thomas, Language Transfer, Paul Noble etc are similar in that you need to speak out loud. They are really great for constructing your own sentences as they will teach the most important basic tenses and then test you on how to say things.
positive · u/r****r · r/languagelearning · comment · Jul 22, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
to me, Paul Noble is much like a conventional language course, with narration.
mixed · u/s****e · r/languagelearning · comment · Aug 9, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
Paul nobles is similar. Even though it is a good foundational method it is not good for conversational fluency with normal speed of native speakers
positive · u/d****h · r/languagelearning · comment · Jul 24, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
I can vouch for Paul Noble! Almost finished with 1. I find the book to be very good with particles as well.
positive · u/A****a · r/LearnJapanese · comment · Nov 6, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
I like **Paul Noble** and **Pimsleur**. They are both audio-first spaced repetition recall, conversational practice. Paul Noble courses are short and doesn't have much vocab, but very quickly introduces grammatical concepts without using jargon. He also gives a lot of opportunities to practice, so it is considerably easier. I think it is a very good way to get started and get a feel for the language.
positive · u/D****8 · r/languagelearning · comment · Aug 26, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
Not much. He only does the extreme basics but if you want practice getting a handle on declensions, it's useful. Tbf he might do repetitions that are a little too slow/ repetitious for me.
mixed · u/m****d · r/German · comment · Aug 25, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
If you want something you can binge without interruptions, PN’s the way to go. Always felt that PN is easier to follow in the background.
positive · u/a****u · r/languagelearning · comment · Aug 9, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
I recommend trying Paul Noble as it’s a worthwhile introduction to grammar through listening and speaking exercises. But it doesn’t go very far
positive · u/P****2 · r/German · comment · Jul 14, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
I listen to Paul Noble's audible's in the car, while cooking/cleaning, etc.
positive · u/C****3 · r/French · Feb 19, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
Paul Noble is much more affordable and enjoyable than Michel Thomas.
positive · u/m****1 · r/languagelearning · comment · Aug 9, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗

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