Conversation in Spanish

Does anyone else have the issue that in the speaking section - the phrase is shown, I press the record button, I start saying my version of the phrase in Spanish, albeit very slowly, and the program finishes my sentence for me with the correct answer.

In the lesson in module two on directions the word for “the corner” is “la esquina” but it sounds like the “e” is dropped in the pronunciation to sound like “lasquina”.  Is this correct?

How is “Ella” pronounced - I believe that “ll” is a “y” sound like in “yup”, although I know it can also be pronounced “j” like in “judge” - there were examples of saying it both ways.  Does one just pick one way of saying it and stick with it? or use a ...

I thought that the word “yo” in Spanish was pronounced sort of like the “J” in english “Joe”, but in lesson 2.1 I’m sure that Amy is pronouncing it like the “y” in the English word “yellow”.  Is it both? Is one sound used more in one part of Latin Americ...

Hi there - I downloaded the app and bought myself headphones for sleeping and am wondering how you would recommend listening to Spanish while in bed/sleeping for muscle memory? Which lessons if so or do you some links / info that you can point me to - to...

Just started yesterday. When I speak, the app cuts me off before finishing and gives me 100%. Any way to fix this?

Hello My understanding is that the "ll" in Spanish makes a y sound as in yellow and not the "j" sound as in jar. When I'm reviewing the lesson below the word “llega” isn’t pronounced yega but jega and I’m not understanding why. Is this the difference b...

This is more of a cultural question. In Lesson 19.1, Mauricio is playing the role of a potential employer, helping Alejandra practice her interview skills. He uses the “tú” form - is this just because he is Alejandra's friend, or would an interviewer use...

My Mexican house cleaner suggest a correction to my Spanish one day when I said “Abro las persianas.” Trouble is, I can't recall what the correction was. I was referring to window blinds (the type with draw strings). Can anyone help? Thanks!

Hi All Has anyone out there tried Fluencia for learning Spanish? I see there is a free trial with no requirement for a credit card and no cancellation.  Maxie  

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Hi All Came across this site. “Destinos” Video with a story line. Just watched the first episode. Looks like I may enjoy this resource. Also free if anyone wants to have a look Maxie

In lesson 12.2 In ¨Hear It Say It the sentence ¨Quiero empezar una página web.¨, Mauricio says it the following way: ¨Quierem pesar una pagina web¨ but the next sentence ¨Quiero empesar un sitio web¨ he pronounces each word without dropping vowels or ty...

I am so confused when to use donde vs adonde.  This sentence came up:  You have to know how to explain where you went.  Seems like it should end with donde fuiste, but it didn't, it was adonde fuiste.   Por que?

Learning from this program has been great. This was hilarious.

Why do I get 120 points for the Quiz most days, but some days I get 20 (like today)?

In the beginning of this course, it was stated that the Spanish V is pronounced the same as B. However in lesson 1.10, the woman is clearly saying V and not B when saying the word Vosotros, Vosotras and Voy in the section entitled Addressing a group of f...

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Hi Friends, Does recording work for anyone else? It seems to be broken on desktop and android for me.  Here is a recording that immediately displays a “network” error, and I have internet for sure. I've tried daily for the last 4-5 days.  https://w...

Hola Amigo's,  I am trying to learn to trill my “r's”. I've viewed several clips on Yotube and some of the clips/teachers contradict one another. Does anyone have any recommendations on how/where I can learn to trill my r's? Gracias, Senor Merlin

Which would be the best way to say this, when saying it to someone in their mid-twenties? Or maybe it should be said in a different way than either of these two. I'm very new to Spanish so trying to figure out how to say things correctly. Thanks!   Es ...

Are there any fluent speakers we can practice what we're learning with? 

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Hi ! On this thread I would like everyone to please write in Spanish - About anything ! And make sure to correct everyone 's mistakes !

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My son advises listening to T.V. shows, to help me with pronounciation (he says the more you listen, the more you get how things are pronounced.) It seems solid to me, but I really can't deal with the teen shows he watches. I've heard Latin American soap...

Hola amigos.   Where would you suggest practicing conversational Spanish in real time online?  There are not many Spanish speakers in the community I live in in Western Canada and I'd love the opportunity to practice.     Muchas Gracias

I have just started lesson 8.2, which wants me to respond to Mauricio's cues with Amy's responses. The instructions says, "Don't worry it's is not cheating to peer at the written transcript." I don't see the written transcript. I want little hints as I g...

Hello, I have been extremely happy with my rocket Spanish subscription. And now I am thinking of giving myself an extra boost with online 1:1 tutoring with a Spanish language instructor.  Can anyone recommend a few options? I greatly appreciate any sugge...

Hey everyone, I'm new to Rocket Language and the forum, so hopefully I'm not posting stuff that has been discussed a 1000 times over.  But next to using DuoLingo and since a few days also Rocket I find Netflix also a really awesome way to learn more Spa...

I often hear your native speakers placing the accent on what seems to me to be the wrong vowel.  As an example  in lesson 10.5 Hear it Say it # 38 "Compramos las manzanas, pero olvidamos las peras." My hearing indicates that she is placing the accent on t...

Hola amigos. Anyone learning willing to have a conversation in Spanish? I just started learning and I'm ready to put what I've learned to a little use.

Is there closed captioning for the Spanish audio lessons?

Hello there, Years ago, a Spaniard told me about a colloquial expression that translated literally (I think) as "Don´t make me nervous!" It is used as a response to someone being overbearing, pushy or mildly threatening. I don´t think it is "¡No me po...

Hello everyone.  I am in Merida, Mexico, and I often hear people saying "permiso" when passing others on a sidewalk.  Occasionally though, people will say "permisa".  I can't seem to find any reference to a feminine version.  Can someone please clarify?  ...

Como mismo veinte preguntas. Describe un animal, un lugar o una cosa. Adivina la solución entonces escribe la próxima pregunta. Espero que va a ser muy divertirse. (corretions welcome!)

how do I know from the sentence if 'manana' is morning or tomorrow

Hola! Como Estas? Estoy Muy Bien!! I need help spelling "thank you" in spanish if you can please help me I'll be happy

Where can I find the instructions for each step of each lesson?  

I can't get into my Rocket Spanish Lesson.

Here is something that I would like to pass on to anyone interested. I have found that using an mp3 player and listening to Rocket Spanish while I am doing my daily walks is very helpful as I can repeat phrases and learn as I am walking. Yesterday I was ...

The difficult thing about reading in a second language is finding books that are both interesting and yet don't require you to continually consult the dictionary because of the extended vocabulary. I lose interest really quickly otherwise.   I highly re...

Everything related to audio has gone to zero on all lessons. Any idea what is going on ? Frank

How can I download Spanish audio to my mobile devices for use when I do not have internet service? \nRegards, \nBarbara Billups \n[redacted]

Hola todo    I recently have been trying to get into language exchanges since I feel as though I don't get enough speaking practice. The other day I did 3 exchanges with 3 different people. 2 from Colombia and 1 from El Salvador. Although I...

I recently "dumped the dish" in favor of an OTA antenna, an Apple TV box, and a Netflix subscription. I see there is plenty of Spanish programming on Netflix, but I wonder if anyone has found any programs that are particularly suited for learning Spanish....

Hola Rocket Team and fellow learners! Sooo........ I have had the program for three years now, and there has been a persistent issue for me.  At first I thought it was me, being somewhat new to the language and having a gawdawful accent,  but now I ...

Can I reset to the starting point? I have been inactive for so long, I want to start over.

I have been learning Spanish for about 3 months and  about to complete Level 1.  My vocabulary is good and I am confident in understanding written Spanish but I really struggle in understanding spoken Spanish..I am improving week by week but should I focu...