Rocket Languages Reviews

You should try as many resources as possible when learning a new language. Prior to Rocket Languages, I consulted a textbook, Rosetta Stone software, and Pimsleur audio lessons. The Rocket Languages program is the most balanced approach, when it comes to learning styles.

Textbook
+ Index and dictionary
+ Many opportunities for explanation and background information
- Very linear
- Not immersive

Rosetta Stone
+ The most vocabulary
+ Visual reinforcement through images
+ Very slick interface
- No English
- No explanations
- Images are bad at expressing multiple ideas
- Images are bad at expressing time and use of tenses
- The grading scale is unhelpful

Audible
+ Efficient explanations
+ Easy progression in small steps
+ Lots of repetition
- The reading lessons are tacked on at the end
- Poor exposure to the written word
- Poor explanation of tenses

Rocket Languages
+ Listening, Reading, and Speaking functionality is strongly integrated
+ High quality audio
+ PDF handouts and downloads make it easy to learn away from the computer
+ Curriculum offers multiple definitions, when appropriate
- The progression is a little fast
- Needs more repetition within the audio lessons
- Maybe pair the audio lessons with a slideshow for visual reinforcement?

Rocket Languages is the best value, when compared to other learning solutions. I will go to Rocket Languages first when I try my next language.

I use Rocket German on my iPod while I'm on the road driving or walking. I enjoy the voices of the familiar Rocket characters, Nik and Paul. I especially appreciate the quirky humor that's worked into each lesson. Thanks guys! You make learning fun!

I am lazy to learn a Foreign Language when most of the 'locals' can speak and understand English (like in the Philippines where I have lived since 2001 and 96% speak English).

However working in China as an ESL Teacher, I quickly learned that perhaps 96% can't speak or understand English! Rocket Languages gives me the 'Tools' to learn, and my Chinese Students the chance to practice it. I'm increasing my vocabulary, that I can 'think in Chinese' now!

Super affordable (purchased on Groupon) and helpful. Very happy with my purchase. I use interactive audio with my phone on the go and can even stream it in my car. I recommend this to anyone trying to learn Spanish quickly.

I've played around with many language learning sites and programs but Rocket Languages is at the top in terms of quality and affordable price. Having the dialogues to go through with such energetic 'tutors' certainly helps, as does the multiple forms in which the learner is asked to practice the material. I have found myself getting otherwise complicated-sounding German phrases in my head, repeating themselves when I'm doing something else. I'm looking forward to continuing with RocketLanguages!

Rocket Languages is definitely a great way to learn a language. I've used it for both Italian and French with ease. It's really about your own dedication but Rocket Languages offers an intelligent system to learn basics and also more advanced tutorials to help you with conversing in the language of your choice. This has been the best tool I've used to learn new languages, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone.

I used Rocket Languages as a valid help in learning languages. It is incredible how fast you can learn with only 30 minutes a day. I am learning Mandarin, and, believe me, the course is great. Do not pay too much attention to who tells you learning Chinese is impossible, and online courses do not work. You should see the face of my Chinese colleagues and customers when they hear me speaking Mandarin. Now, they are the ones who think: "That's impossible!"

You guys are awesome this system makes me feel confident speaking Korean. I want to become an English teacher in South Korea, it has seem that my dream isn't that far away. wont every give up no matter what!

I am just restarting to learn Mandarin using Rocket Chinese because I had been too busy teaching and building new courses at my current school in China.

Positive:
1. Listening, Reading (in pinyin - latin script and Simplified - chinese script), Writing (initially in pinyin) and speaking is available from the very first lesson.
2. Step by step in a logical fashion based on what would seem to be logical needs of a person new to learning the language.
3. Clear and colourful interface that is easy to follow.
4. There are now cute little incentive badges that give you a sense of your progress. These complement the already colourful interface, but I think this is helpful for both younger and older learners

While I like the course layout very much, there are just a couple of tiny problems that I suspect will be addressed quite quickly on the technical side.

1. I haven't yet figured out how to prevent my browser (Firefox) from asking permission everytime RocketChinese wants to use the camera/microphone. Because I am used to the 7/24 customer service, email is obviously slower, but their responses are usually within 24 hours... so, not intolerable.
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Rocket Languages is amazing! For 2 years I've been learning bits and pieces of Japanese dialogue but with Rocket Languages I can get all the information I need because it's right at my fingertips. I now have a more efficient way of learning another language besides French or English.