Success Story: Mark Taylor |
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"Rocket Spanish is effective, because it includes several different tools that match different learning styles, and that are useful in different situations."
It is in the form of a document that I can read on the computer screen, and by clicking on Spanish words in the document I can hear them pronounced and practice repeating the pronunciation at my own pace. The Interactive Course doesn't need a computer or a manual at all. The audio is perfect for using with an mp3 player while driving or exercising. There are also flash cards to print and carry for those times when you have a few spare minutes to practice, and computer games for building vocabulary. I used the Rocket Spanish program several times a week for about 6 months while I was preparing for a mission trip to Honduras. The main focus of the trip was to work on construction sites where I would be side-by-side with people who only spoke Spanish. Since reading and writing was not my primary concern for this trip, I spent most of my practice time listening and repeating with the Interactive lessons. Once I was in Honduras, I found that course had really improved my ability to listen to spoken Spanish and recognize the key words and phrases. Even when the speakers were using new vocabulary that was unfamiliar to me, I was able to gather enough from what I did understand to get the general meaning, and to add the new words to my vocabulary. The real-world experience in Honduras worked just like the Interactive lessons I had been using for practice. So, whether you are interested in learning Spanish for your job, to communicate with neighbors, or if you are planning to travel to a Spanish speaking country, Rocket Spanish program is a great place to get started. Mark Taylor |
